Leveraging AI to Support Students with Sensory Disabilities

Session Description:

This presentation will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing educational experiences for students who are blind or have low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, and deafblind. Participants will learn about various AI tools and technologies that can facilitate personalized learning, improve accessibility, and foster inclusion in the classroom. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, educators will gain insights into how to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices to support diverse learners.

Presented By Dr. Lacey Long

Dr. Lacey Long is employed through the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD) at Minot State University as a Research Associate. She serves as the Project Director for the ND Dual Sensory Project, the state's deafblind project, and is a contracted TSVI, TOD, COMS, and CATIS. Lacey currently facilitates the AT Builders Project for the ND Department of Public Instruction, Office of Specially Designed Services, a collaborative effort between the ND DPI and ND Assistive, the state’s Assistive Technology implementing agency. Lacey lives in Bismarck, ND, with her husband, Jackson, and two sons, Reuben and Louis.

Host or Publisher USD Center for Disabilities