Equitable AI Alliance

Putting Disability on the Agenda

An Initiative supported by the Zero Project and The Seneca Trust

Experts of the global and cross-sectoral Zero Project Network with significant experience in the development, implementation, and use of artificial intelligence, champion disability-inclusive AI at leading conferences worldwide.

Steering decisions for disability-inclusive AI:

Risks

If AI products are not inclusive by design, persons with disabilities risk exclusion from and discrimination in day-to-day life activities, workplace, education, and other spheres of life. Accessibility, inbuilt prejudice and inclusive design have to be addressed in the first stages of development, not added on later.

Moreover, failing to include persons with disabilities limits the potential for broader societal and economic gains, stifling innovation and creating barriers that negatively impact everyone by reinforcing inequality and reducing the overall diversity of ideas and perspectives that drive progress.

Opportunities

Conversely, AI holds immense potential to benefit everyone, both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities. 

The positive impact of disability inclusion goes far beyond accessibility, driving innovation, boosting the economy, and improving productivity for all. By creating solutions that empower individuals of all abilities, society as a whole becomes more dynamic, resilient, and prosperous.

Thought Leaders with significant expertise and lived experience

A unique pool of cross-sectoral experts

“The global Zero Project Network of more than 10,000 experts from 180 countries is uniquely positioned to provide expertise at the intersection of disability inclusion, innovation, and artificial intelligence.”

David Banes, Head of the Advisory Board

Liaising with conference organisers to identify and place inspiring speakers

The Equitable AI Alliance places experts with direct experience of disability and technology at the heart of influential debates about opportunities and risks related to artificial intelligence.

In line with the Zero Project’s mission of creating a world with zero barriers for persons with disabilities, the Alliance’s objective is to steer decision-making in critical developments that are poised to fundamentally change our society.

A unique pool of experts:

Cross-sectoral

Public services, business sector, and civil society

Global

The Zero Project Network spans 180 countries

Lived experience

In combination with extensive expertise

Get in touch today to identify the right expert for your initiative!

Are you organizing a conference on Artificial Intelligence? 
Connect with leading experts from the Equitable AI Alliance to ensure your project benefits from insights that champion disability inclusion in AI.

We offer tailored advice to suit your needs, with no hidden fees or charges.

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Contact Details

David Banes, Head of the Advisory Board

Email: david@davebanesaccess.org

Contact Details

Mariia Horbivnenko, Operational Lead

Email: m.horbivnenko@zeroproject.org

Advisory Board

Join the discussion on equitable AI on LinkedIn!

The “Disability-Inclusive AI" LinkedIn group is a forum to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities.

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Join the discussion on equitable AI on LinkedIn!

The “Disability-Inclusive AI" LinkedIn group is a forum to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities.

Join the group

References

Presentations and discussions at AI-related events:

  • Zero Project Conference 2024

    Forum on Artificial Intelligence and disability inclusion

    In this Forum, exciting new AI-based solutions were presented, as well as methods discussed, which…

  • COSP17

    An introduction to AI in the context of Inclusive Employment

    This video was part of a dedicated Zero Project side event at the 17th Session Of The Conference Of…

  • Next Step Foundation

    AI4SDG Centre Launch Event

    The Next Step Foundation, in partnership with the Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust…

Disability Ethical? AI

The Disability Ethical AI? Alliance (DEAI) was founded by Susan Scott-Parker OBE at Scott-Parker International with IBM and Oxford Brookes University Institute for Ethical Artificial Intelligence. This is an informal thought leadership initiative that offers a wide range of resources on the topic of Disability Ethical AI:

Explore the initiative


 

A brief introduction to AI: "Zero Project – The Basics: Artificial Intelligence"

This is a brief, educational introduction about artificial intelligence to provide food for thought in an entertaining and accessible way. Moreover, it gives practical examples of relevance for persons with disabilities.

The Basics are produced in three different and accessible formats: Accessible pdf, audio, and videos with English captions and International Sign translation.

Coming soon: Equitable AI Knowledge Hub

A collection of resources to support experts and decision-makers

The Equitable AI Alliance is building a directory to curated research papers, videos, and other resources on disability-inclusive artificial intelligence.

Check back soon for updates!