July 2025 — AI’s Disruption on Design, Part 2
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In June, hosts Mark Miller and David Sloan started to explore AI and how it is reshaping design and development workflows. The conversation was too big for one episode, so join them for this episode to finish out the conversation.
Mark and Dave also discuss the EAA, Disability:IN, and … tator tots? Listen now to learn what this fried snack has to do with inclusive design!
What happens when accessibility meets self-service tech? In our next episode, we sit down with JAWS for Kiosk expert, Matt Ater, to demystify what it really takes to design an accessible kiosk experience. Join us on LinkedIn, live on August 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST.
Related Resources
The EAA Is Here!
As discussed in this episode, enforcement of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is already beginning. Disability advocacy groups in France have taken direct action against retailers with inaccessible ecommerce websites. In this blog, David Sloan outlines what the EAA means for global digital teams and the immediate steps organizations should take to mitigate risk and align with conformance expectations before enforcement ramps up further.
United Nations Global Digital Compact
In our discussion, we referenced the UN’s Global Digital Compact, which sets out shared principles for responsible tech development. If your organization is experimenting with AI, this is a must-read framework for integrating ethical, inclusive practices from the ground up.
AIMAC Accessibility Leaderboard
Mark and David explored how generative AI can streamline digital accessibility work, but also cautioned against relying on tools that don’t produce accessible output. The AIMAC leaderboard evaluates popular AI coding tools based on their accessibility output quality. Use this resource to make smarter decisions about the tools your team adopts and how to monitor their impact over time.
Disability:IN
Our hosts attended the 2025 Disability:IN conference and reflected on its emphasis on neurodiversity, inclusive innovation, and visible disability representation. Learn more about the conference’s role in pushing accessibility forward across industries and discover new suppliers and technologies highlighted at this year’s event.
