Bridging Blocks | Accessibility and Ableism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians | Philadelphia

WHYY
Publisher/HostWHYY
Bridging Blocks | Accessibility and Ableism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people work, learn, create, and communicate. It is becoming part of daily life for many Philadelphia residents, from translating speech to text, explaining new concepts, identifying surroundings, and even providing customer service. It appears in all aspects of our society, including our personal and professional lives.
Accessibility, or the lack thereof, remains a major concern nationally and locally. Navigating ableism through microaggressions or overt discrimination can be challenging for people living with a disability.
As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life? What tools exist, and what are the gaps? How do we build a city where information and opportunity are accessible to everyone?
This event will be live-streamed for attendees who wish to join virtually. A viewing link will be sent on the day of the event to all registered participants.
For questions or additional requests, please contact Brisa Luzzi Castro ([email protected]) or Rushawn Stanley ([email protected]). We are happy to assist with any event-related inquiries.
Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News
Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News

Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland
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