The Daily Bulletin

Maria C. Garrity, senior systems programmer, and Andrew T. Garrity, associate database administrator, were speakers for a professional development session on artificial intelligence and accessibility at the SUNY Technology Conference (STC) in Lake Placid, New York, on Thursday, June 5. The session, titled “A ‘EYE’ (AI) Enhancing Accessibility and Ethical Fairness,” welcomed representatives from SUNY universities and community colleges. The presentation explored how emerging AI tools can be leveraged to improve accessibility in higher education while ensuring ethical fairness and inclusivity. Attendees engaged in discussions on practical applications, challenges, and best practices for integrating AI to support diverse learning needs across the SUNY system. The four-day SUNY Technology Conference was held from June 2–5. The session was well-received and contributed to the ongoing dialogue about the role of AI in advancing accessibility and equity in education.