Jun 17 2025

Digital Accessibility Training – AI in Accessibility Demos

UIC Digital Accessibility Training

June 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago

Zoom link

https://uic.zoom.us/j/83911208659?pwd=wV92IkqpfQvfY96wiXFDT18VcGAw9U.1

Cost

Free

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Overview

Join us for the second installment of our AI in Accessibility training, featuring returning speakers Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, Michael Armstrong, and Michael Fu.

Building on the foundation set in our May 20th session, this follow-up event will dive deeper into how AI is transforming digital accessibility in higher education. This presentation will focus on three key areas: PDF testing and remediation, chatbot-driven support, and AI-powered transcription. Attendees will take part in group-based breakout sessions with even more live demos, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies to apply AI within accessibility workflows.

Target Audience

Web Designers, Developers, Accessibility enthusiasts, and anyone who is interested in how AI is shaping web accessibility would be interested in this discussion.

Learning Objectives

Participants will engage with interactive demonstrations through breakout sessions, including:

  • A demo of PDF testing and remediation
  • A demo of chatbot-driven support
  • A demo of AI-powered transcription

These activities will provide practical insight into how AI can support digital accessibility workflows.

Accessibility Information

This Zoom training will feature automatic captions. If available, electronic copies of the presentation materials will be shared prior to the session.

For any additional access requests or questions, please reach out to the DASE team using the contact information below.

Contact

Technology Solutions - Digital Accessibility Services and Engineering Team
digital-a11y@uic.edu

Date posted

May 30, 2025

Date updated

May 30, 2025

Speakers

Blake Bertuccelli-Booth (He/Him) | Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility Engineering | University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Technology Solutions

Blake is UIC’s Assistant Director of Web Accessibility Engineering. In addition to passionately working to advance the rights of people with disabilities, Blake is the creator of Equalify – an open source web accessibility platform – and leads accessibility testing for WordPress. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including HighEdWeb, WordCamp, and WPCampus. Blake is passionate about raising the bar for digital inclusion through open tools, community-driven standards, and real-world impact.

Michael Armstrong | Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist | University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Technology Solutions

Mike Armstrong is a seasoned technology leader with a strong commitment to collaboration and creating inclusive digital experiences. In his most recent role at Allstate Insurance, Mike led a digital marketing development team and played a key role in defining company-wide accessibility standards and production strategies. He is also a proud father of two daughters—one in high school and one in college—and is excited to join UIC to help advance our shared accessibility goals.

Michael Fu | Digital Accessibility Specialist | University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Technology Solutions

Michael Fu is a Digital Accessibility Specialist at UIC dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible digital experiences. He has advanced accessibility initiatives at NYU and led research and design projects for the United Nations, Google, and the Humboldt Forum Museum, applying human-centered design and compliance strategies to improve digital inclusivity. As a problem solver and AI enthusiast, Michael is passionate about bridging technology and accessibility to drive innovative and equitable solutions.