Outside Event: Assistive Technology, AI, and Accessibility

Presented by: Josh Anderson, Director of Assistive Technology, Easterseals Crossroads This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of adaptive tools that individuals with disabilities use daily to navigate barriers created by their disabilities and the environment. Participants will learn best practices for web and document accessibility to ensure content is compatible with assistive technology. The session will also explore the promising integration of artificial intelligence in assistive technology and provide valuable resources for further learning. Bio: Josh has worked at Easterseals Crossroads since 2011, first in employment services and then moved to the assistive technology department. In 2023, he was promoted to the director of assistive technology. Josh holds a Bachelor of Public Affairs in nonprofit management with a minor in sociology and is a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). In 2018, Josh took over hosting duties of Assistive Technology Update, the #1-ranked assistive technology podcast. Josh is also a panelist on the podcast “ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions.” This session is part of the Fall 2025 Online AI Capstone Virtual Speaker Series hosted by the Purdue University Online Capstone Experience. For more information and to learn how to get involved, please reach out at POCapstone@purdue.edu https://www.purdue.edu/online/artificial-intelligence/master-of-science-in-artificial-intelligence-msai-capstone-experience/