*AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility Summer School 2026*
*15-17 June 2026 | University of Surrey, UK*
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-translation-studies/convergence-2026/summer-school
The inaugural ADA Summer School on AI-enabled Digital Accessibility will
take place from 15 to 17 June 2026 at the University of Surrey, hosted
by the Centre for Translation Studies with support from the ADA
Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarships Network. The summer school
precedes the Convergence 2026 conference
<https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-translation-studies/convergence-2026>:
Human-AI Integration for Multilingual and Accessible Communication.
*About the Summer School*
AI-enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA) is an exciting field that brings
together expertise from artificial intelligence, computer science,
translation studies, accessible communication, cognitive and social
sciences, and inclusive design. ADA explores how advances in AI can work
/alongside/ human expertise to improve digital media access for a wide
range of users. The specific focus of ADA is on enhancing accessible
communication and creating high-quality accessible content at scale.
Current ADA projects focus on the use of AI in accessibility practices
such as subtitling, captioning and audio description, as well as on
approaches to improve cognitive access, text simplification and
multilingual accessibility.
This emerging field represents a paradigm shift from purely
engineering-led, AI-driven methods towards an AI-enabled approach where
user needs guide the development of responsible, nuanced solutions for
accessible digital content. At ADA’s core is the principle that only
human-in-control approaches can effectively mitigate AI risks, such as
bias, errors, and privacy concerns. ADA therefore aims to establish a
new interdisciplinary research paradigm leading to truly responsible
research designs and solutions.
This intensive 2.5-day Summer School will equip participants with
critical knowledge, research insights, and methodological skills
essential to kickstart and/or refine cutting-edge research in this area.
You’ll explore interdisciplinary approaches based on the latest projects
in this field and develop collaborative research skills that prioritise
human-centred integration of AI technologies in digital accessible
communication.
Application process will open on the 15^th Feb 2026. More details can be
found at
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-translation-studies/convergence-2026/summer-school
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*Prof Constantin Orăsan *
Professor of Language and Translation Technologies
Centre for Translation Studies
<https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-translation-studies>
Personal page:_https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/constantin-orasan
<https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/constantin-orasan> _
Office: 06LC03, Phone: +44 (0) 1483 68 4115
Library and Learning Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey,
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