This Thursday - CCCOER Summer Book Club - Accessibility and AI
Liz Yata, CCCOER
Hello CCCOER Community!
Thank you for your patience as we rearranged the book club sessions a little. The next session is this Thursday, 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
Discussion Questions
Reflecting on these readings, what are your thoughts on the capacity of AI to improve learning accessibility for students with disabilities?
In what ways can AI-driven assistive technologies be utilized to assist students with disabilities?
Identify the primary concerns highlighted in the Zhao article and suggest ways for addressing them.
How should educational institutions address concerns that students with disabilities have regarding the ethical and appropriate use of AI?
How have you implemented AI to enhance accessibility at your institution?
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/