Virtual Talk: Disruptive Technologies for Accessibility
Thu, Nov 20 • 12–1 PM CST · 1–2 PM EST · 7–8 PM CET · Online (Join Link to be Provided)
Overview
How are AI and wearable tech transforming everyday access for people who are blind or low-vision? Join Karthik Mahadevan, co-founder and Chief Designer of Envision, for a practical look at where accessibility innovation is headed next—and what it means for designers, engineers, educators, and advocates.
About the Speaker
Karthik Mahadevan co-founded Envision in 2017. Envision builds AI-powered assistive tools—including the Envision app and smart glasses—that help people who are blind or low-vision access information instantly: read text from any surface, recognize faces, describe scenes, find objects, and more. Today, Envision supports thousands of paid users worldwide, advancing independence through everyday AI.
What You’ll Learn
- Real-world use cases: text reading, scene description, object finding, navigation
- Designing for accessibility: inclusive research, ethics, and privacy-by-design
- Wearables + AI: why hands-free matters, and what’s next for on-device intelligence
- Implementation tips: how teams can evaluate and pilot assistive tech
Who Should Attend
Accessibility professionals, product/design/UX teams, engineers, disability advocates, educators, rehab specialists, and anyone interested in inclusive technology.
