Innovation in accessibility: A talk with Microsoft’s Saqib Shaikh
- Date
- March 06, 2023
- Time
- 12:30 PM EST - 1:30 PM EST
- Location
- https://torontomu.zoom.us/j/99476668480?pwd=UTNzd29IS2hlenVESzI1UmtGVXo4dz09 (external link)
- Open To
- TMU community members and the general public
- Contact
- Heather Willis, hwillis@torontomu.ca
The Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion in partnership with The School of Disability Studies welcomes Saqib Shaikh, a blind engineer and designer of the Seeing AI app.
Saqib Shaikh positions disability as a driver of innovation. He will describe and illustrate the Seeing AI app that provides descriptions of the user’s environment using their phone’s camera. He will also discuss how the app helps bridge the gap between Artificial Intelligence and inclusive design.
Live captioning and ASL will be provided
The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please email accessibility@torontomu.ca.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email Heather Willis, Accessibility Coordinator, OVPECI at hwillis@torontomu.ca.