Enhancing Digital Accessibility with AI: A11yTalks Features Sheri Byrne-Haber

Sheri Byrne-Haber, a multi-award winning values-based engineering, accessibility, and inclusion leader, will lead a presentation titled "Improving Accessibility through Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)" as part of the upcoming Accessibility Talks. Scheduled for May 16 at 12pm ET, the session will explore how LLMs can automate essential accessibility tasks, enhance digital inclusion, and alleviate burdens on content creators and developers.

The discussion will address how these technologies help generate image descriptions, provide real-time captions, and translate content, which are crucial for making digital platforms more accessible to people with diverse assistive technology needs. Sheri, who is herself disabled, brings a unique and essential perspective to the integration of LLMs in accessibility efforts.

This talk is particularly relevant for professionals involved in digital content and accessibility. It offers insights into the practical applications of advanced AI in fostering digital inclusivity. A live Q&A will follow, allowing attendees to engage directly with Sheri on the implications and benefits of LLM technologies.