#COSP17
An introduction to AI in the context of Inclusive Employment
With David Banes, Hector Minto, Susan Scott-Parker, and Georg Kapsch
Artifical Intelligence
Utilizing AI for disability inclusion
The Zero Project at COSP17
Watch the side event “Inclusive Employment meets Artificial Intelligence” online:
Tools, solutions, and a global network of experts
In the context of Artificial Intelligence, the Zero Project is focusing on the following areas:
Zero Project AI Assistant
Across the EU, disabled people are advocating for more inclusive policy, such as the Zero Project initiative emerging from Austria and supported by Microsoft. It uses AI to make the world’s accessibility best practices and innovations readily available to policymakers, tech innovators, and the disability community. It contains vast amounts of research on accessibility innovation and disability policies in an easily accessible and findable format, helping to promote successes and learnings across different regions.
Supporting global decision-makers and opinion leaders
With the Zero Project AI Assistant, the Zero Project's vision is to support global decision-makers and opinion leaders in innovating and scaling disability-inclusive solutions to implement the CRPD.
The Zero Project AI Assistant opens the wealth of knowledge on successful innovating and scaling processes to everyone – a wealth developed by the Zero Project Network since 2013 accessible as a public resource.
In partnerships, we will constantly develop new tools supporting decision-making and collaboration globally and for all sectors of society.
A unique treasure trove of data
In collaboration with Microsoft, the Zero Project is exploring different routes to using its data: with more than 4,000 nominated and 800 awarded solutions between 2013 and 2023, it offers a comprehensive body of research that captures innovation for disability inclusion on a global scale.
The Zero Project’s database goes far beyond numbers and includes thousands of presentations, video recordings, and photos that capture innovative solutions and projects from around the world. This data can also be leveraged via AI technologies to implement entirely new applications, for instance, to:
- develop new products and services,
- scale an innovation,
- fund innovations,
- write inclusive curricula for schools or trainings, and create improved rulebooks for inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.
More information on projects and initiatives will be released soon.
Are you interested in using the Zero Project's data for AI applications?
Zero Project Network: Experts on AI and disability inclusion
Are you seeking experts at the intersection of AI and Disability Inclusion?
The Zero Project can assist in connecting you with experts of the global and cross-sectoral Zero Project Network.
A unique global and cross-sectoral network
Over the past decade, Zero Project has established a global network of 10,000+ experts, policy makers, corporates, academics, and other persons with and without disabilities who are advancing the implementation of the CRPD. This network contributes to the Zero Project’s work and continues to grow, fostering a global community for disability inclusion.
Sharing insights and expertise at events globally
Experts of the Zero Project Network have been sharing their knowledge on AI at the Zero Project Conference, and other events globally. Explore these videos to gain insights on the risks and potential, as well as on innovative solutions that use Artificial Intelligence:
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#ZeroCon24
Forum on Artificial Intelligence and disability inclusion
David Banes, Christopher Patnoe, Michael Lorz, Hector Minto, Alyson Pace, Susan Sscott-Parker,…
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#ZeroCon22
Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Urban Sidewalks
James Thurston, Anat Caspi, Hector Minto, and Katherine Michelle Chacón Martínez
AI-based and inclusive solutions
Zero Project Awardees: innovative, impactful, and scalable
Here are just some examples of Zero Project Awardees from different countries and sectors.
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Israel
Voiceitt
Voiceitt is an app that uses AI to recognize the speech patterns of its users and enables people…
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Brazil
Livox
The Livox app enables users with speaking or learning difficulties to communicate using virtual…
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India
Educate Yourself Easily (EYE): A self-learning tool equipping the visually impaired to integrate into mainstream society.
The EYE Tool is a self-learning tool that teaches visually impaired people digital skills to prepare…
AI - The Basics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technological simulation of human intelligence, that seeks to imitate the way in which we humans do things and think. In relation to persons with disabilities many questions arise: What can AI do for us? Are we replacing old barriers with new ones? Where does it affect inclusion and accessibility already? We at the Zero Project believe that AI is here to stay: find out why.
The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
The Zero Project presents The Basics, a series of brief educational introductions in print, video and audio. Loaded with practical examples, The Basics delivers food for thought in an entertaining and accessible style.
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It promises new benefits to people with disabilities, but can also be a new kind of barrier. In this episode of Zero Project series, the Basics, renowned emerging technology expert David Banes explains how AI can reduce barriers.
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Accessible PDF (EN)
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Audio (EN)
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Video (EN)