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Pension Age Disability Payment opens for people with long-term health conditions across Scotland
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Pension Age Disability Payment for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition to help them look after themselves, or supervision to stay safe, is now open for applications across Scotland. The Pension Age Disability Payment is available to people of State Pension age and is also available to pensioners who are terminally…
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REACTION: Experts weigh in on formal start of the government’s independent commission into adult social care
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Baroness Louise Casey On 2 May 2025, the UK Government formally began its independent commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, with the publication of its terms of reference. The commission aims to reform adult social care through a two-phase approach. Phase 1 (medium term), reporting in 2026, will outline a…
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Monday Tech Tip: Talking Keyboard for Children
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During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Sam Hyman from Talking Keyboards, showed us the Talking Keyboard for Children, which is a speech-generating learning tool to develop literacy skills. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Talking Keyboards.
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NarrAD: Automatic Generation of Audio Descriptions for Movies with Rich Narrative Context
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Audio Description (AD) is a narration designed to enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals by conveying the key visual elements of a video. Thus, automating AD generation for long-form videos, such as movies and dramas, provides high social value but is a challenging task. First, AD must reflect the narrative context of the entire…
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Design of an Automatic Adaptive Video Caption Generation Technology for Users in Need of Linguistic Accommodation
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This study aims to design and validate an automatic adaptive caption generation system that addresses the diverse linguistic needs of users who are excluded from conventional video caption services, which typically provide only direct speech-to-text conversion. These users include sign language users with hearing impairments, foreigners learning Korean, and individuals with language development disorders—groups…
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RainbowTact: An Automatic Tactile Graphics Translation Technique that Brings the Full Spectrum of Color to the Visually Impaired
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Tactile graphics enable visually impaired people to access visual information via touch. Despite extensive guidelines and solutions, effectively representing color, vital for visual communication, remains a key challenge. This research aims to address this gap by developing RainbowTact, inspired by the correlation between visible colors and light wavelengths, to translate colors into intuitive tactile…
Where AI Meets Inclusion
Welcome to Assistive AI Lab Where AI Meets Inclusion
At Assistive AI Lab, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to enhance accessibility and empower individuals with diverse needs. Our interdisciplinary team passionately pursues innovative research and practical solutions, bridging the gap between advanced AI techniques and inclusive, real-world applications.
Our mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits everyone, particularly those traditionally underserved by technology. By focusing on accessibility, usability, and human-centered design, our lab creates transformative tools and systems that facilitate greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life.
We specialize in:
- Assistive Technology Development: Creating intelligent solutions that improve daily living, communication, and mobility.
- Inclusive AI Systems: Ensuring AI applications are designed to be universally accessible and beneficial.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Collaborating closely with users and communities to develop meaningful, impactful technologies.
Join us in shaping a future where artificial intelligence genuinely meets the needs of all individuals, fostering a society that is truly inclusive and accessible.
