From Fiction to Function: AI as a Lifeline for Inclusion
Author: Jaldeep Sapkota – Contact: Contact Details
Published: 2025/06/03 – Updated: 2025/06/04
Publication Type: Paper, Essay
Topic: AI and Disabilities – Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis – Introduction – Main – Insights, Updates
Synopsis: This paper, authored by Jaldeep Sapkota, a visually impaired advocate, is a compelling exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from science fiction to a vital tool for enhancing accessibility and independence for people with disabilities. It details AI’s transformative applications, such as screen readers for the blind, real-time captioning for the deaf, and speech recognition for those with motor impairments, highlighting tools like Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, and Voiceitt. The paper is particularly valuable for its clear explanation of AI’s potential to foster inclusion, making it relevant for individuals with disabilities, seniors who may face mobility or sensory challenges, and caregivers. It also addresses critical challenges like algorithmic bias and privacy concerns, offering actionable strategies for ethical AI development. This makes it a practical resource for technologists, policymakers, and advocates working to create a more inclusive world – Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond the pages of science fiction novels into the fabric [...]