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UMD Tech Tool Aims to Make Workplaces More Inclusive for Autistic People
Video Platform Designed by Neurodiverse Team Could Improve Communications for All. A new communications platform in development at the University of Maryland could increase employment opportunities for the autistic community by helping individuals navigate the nuances of communication with their neurotypical colleagues.
Stephanie Valencia-Valencia Explores How Large Language Models Can Accommodate People with Disabilities
The INFO assistant professor studies the benefits and limitations of technology in aiding communication.
Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) informs public policy on technology accessibility for people with disabilities
Jonathan Lazar provided testimony about digital accessibility to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and MIDA provided comments to the rulemaking related to web and mobile app accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
News Release: Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) Launches
Led by the UMD INFO College, Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) aims to change technology design to include disability communities as equal partners, proactively building in accessibility.
