Starting in 1 hour - CCCOER Summer Book Club - Accessibility and AI

[Liz Yata]

Hello CCCOER Community! 

It’s not too late to join CCCOER’s EDI Committee for the next summer book club session. This month the session Accessibility and AI will be moderated by Wayde Oshiro, EDI Committee Co-Chair and Interim Learning Commons & Library Coordinator at Leeward Community College in Hawaii.

This session will NOT be recorded, so we hope you can join us! Register once and attend any of this summer’s book club sessions.

If you haven’t participated in one of our book clubs before, please see the EDI Book Club Community Norms. 

Zoom Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CM75mQCqSjKvSVAe_TerSA#/registration 

Accessibility and AI

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 2:00PM Central Time

Facilitated by Wayde Oshiro

Selected Articles

• Zhao, X., Cox, A., & Chen, X. (2025). The use of generative AI by students with disabilities in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 66, Article 101014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2025.101014

• Gibson, R. (2024, September 10). The impact of AI in advancing accessibility for learners with disabilities. EDUCAUSE Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/9/the-impact-of-ai-in-advancing-accessibility-for-learners-with-disabilities

Updated Discussion Questions

• How have the articles either reinforced or changed your perceptions of AI-driven assistive technologies for students with disabilities?

• The Zhao article highlighted student concerns about AI use, including uncertainty about its appropriate use, resulting in hesitancy to use AI or anxiety among those unsure whether they are using it in an institutionally approved manner.

• How might we address these and other concerns around AI use by students with disabilities?

• How have you implemented AI to enhance accessibility and usability for yourself and others?

Next session: 

Topic: Open Pedagogy

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 2:00PM CST

Facilitated by Lauren Kosrow

Full Bookclub description: https://www.cccoer.org/2026/05/13/2026-cccoer-summer-book-club/