Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation CIDI's mission is to improve the human condition through equal access to technology-based and resear

At CIDI, we believe equal, inclusive access empowers
everyone to achieve more. By providing equal access to information, products, and services for people with disabilities,you improve the human condition. CIDi is an international leader committed to the promotion of innovation and the development of user-centered research, products, and services for individuals with disabilities housed at Georgia Tech. We address unmet needs in higher education, government, nonprofits, and other corporations by providing accessibility and inclusive environments for the universal benefit of all people.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation! 🦃We’re grateful for our community and the work we ...
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation! 🦃

We’re grateful for our community and the work we do together toward accessibility for all. 💙

Reminder: CIDI will be closed November 27–28.

With the Title II Accessibility changes coming, we got your back! ✅Our team brings deep accessibility and UX expertise t...
11/24/2025

With the Title II Accessibility changes coming, we got your back! ✅

Our team brings deep accessibility and UX expertise to higher ed, corporate, nonprofit, and government partners—supporting stronger, more effective digital experiences.

Book a consultation today on our website to make sure your business is compliant to avoid any issues.

Did you know?💡 CIDI researchers at Georgia Tech are shaping the future of accessibility! From assistive technology to ac...
11/21/2025

Did you know?💡

CIDI researchers at Georgia Tech are shaping the future of accessibility! From assistive technology to accessible learning, our work focuses on enhancing independence for people of all ages and abilities.

Research areas include:
Accessible Education 📚
Accessible Workplace 💼
ssistive Technology (AT) 💻
Technology & Aging 👵
Student Research + Opportunities 🎓

Together, we’re designing a more accessible world—one innovation at a time. 💛

Contact CIDI:

cidi.gatech.edu 🌐
cidi@gatech.edu 📧
404-894-8000 📞

Empowering organizations across sectors to create better, more accessible digital experiences—for every user. 💻Explore h...
11/18/2025

Empowering organizations across sectors to create better, more accessible digital experiences—for every user. 💻

Explore how our UX and accessibility experts support higher education, corporate teams, nonprofits, and government agencies.

11/10/2025

Accessible Innovations through AI💡

We’re proud to share thought leadership featured in the ACM Digital Library: Automated, Context-Aware Alt Text Generation for Educational Documents Using Large Language Models

This research explores how artificial intelligence can make creating alt text easier and more effective, ensuring digital spaces are available to everyone.

Special recognition to Disha Baglodi as the primary author, and to Norah Sinclair, Bruce Walker, and AccessCORPS for their contributions to making course materials accessible.

By leveraging AI, we can automate access at a speed impossible before.

Read the full paper here: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3663547.3759748

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Today, CIDI attended City of Atlanta Government's celebration of veterans to honor the courage and sacrifice of those wh...
11/05/2025

Today, CIDI attended City of Atlanta Government's celebration of veterans to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our nation.

Many veterans live with disabilities, and we are committed helping our veterans live independently after serving our nation, especially through Tools for Life, Georgia's AT Act Program.

Happy early Veteran's Day to all who served. Your dedication inspires us to keep building a world that works for everyone.

Are you interested in playing online games with friends and family members and earning up to $75?🎲Participants must be:B...
11/03/2025

Are you interested in playing online games with friends and family members and earning up to $75?🎲

Participants must be:

Between 50-85
Cognitively healthy or have mild cognitive impairment
Fluent in English

Learn more about the study: https://cidi.gatech.edu/research/mci-game

What's better than bats during spooky season? Making sure that everyone can experience them!🦇In Dr. Abigale Stangl's Inc...
10/31/2025

What's better than bats during spooky season? Making sure that everyone can experience them!🦇

In Dr. Abigale Stangl's Inclusive Media Tactile Design Course co-taught with Guy Toles, Industrial Design student Victoria Gamez worked with BLV co-designer Lindsay Yazzolino to create an anatomically correct tactile bat kit.

"Providing BLV users with access to tactile materials on niche topics creates greater opportunities for growth, confidence, and self-expression," says Gamez. "To me, this project is a stepping stone toward making more experiences accessible, fostering independence, and helping others connect with their interests in a meaningful, personal way."

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The future of Human-Computer Interaction visits CIDI 💻This past Friday, CIDI, Tools for Life, Georgia's AT Act Program, ...
10/29/2025

The future of Human-Computer Interaction visits CIDI 💻

This past Friday, CIDI, Tools for Life, Georgia's AT Act Program, & Executive Director Bill Curtis-Davidson hosted the current graduate students of Georgia Tech's MS Program in Human-Computer Interaction. They got some hands-on experience on how to design for maximum access!

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From classrooms to corporate boardrooms, our Captioning & Described Media Services help ensure your content is clear, en...
10/28/2025

From classrooms to corporate boardrooms, our Captioning & Described Media Services help ensure your content is clear, engaging, and accessible to every audience.

Discover how we support Higher Education, Corporate, Non-Profit, and Government sectors with professional media solutions. 💡

REMINDER: Your pitch to help people aging with disabilities is due on November 2!---------------------------------------...
10/24/2025

REMINDER: Your pitch to help people aging with disabilities is due on November 2!

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Innovation in Action: 2025 STRETCH Robot Pitch Competition 🤖

CIDI is excited to support the 2025 STRETCH Robot Pitch Competition, a dynamic event empowering Georgia Tech students to design innovative hardware and software solutions using the Stretch™ robot to support individuals aging with disabilities.

This year’s competition is sponsored by:

TechSAge RERC – a collaborative research center focused on aging and disability, housed at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign & at CIDI

Hello Robot – creators of the Stretch™ robot

AI-CARING – advancing collaborative AI for older adults

Institute for People and Technology at Georgia Tech – fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation

Students will pitch novel concepts that integrate human-centered and principles, with top teams earning cash prizes and the opportunity to further develop their ideas in Georgia Tech’s Aware Home Research Initiative.

Submission Deadline: November 2, 2025

First Prize: $1000 + Spring 2026 development opportunity

Open to all Georgia Tech students (individuals or teams)

Learn more and apply: techsage.ahs.illinois.edu/2025-stretch-robot-pitch-competition

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We believe equal, inclusive access empowers everyone to achieve more. By providing equal access to information, products, and services for people with disabilities, you improve the human condition. We address unmet needs in higher education, government, nonprofits, and other corporations by providing accessibility and inclusive environments for the universal benefit of all people.