Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

06/04/2026

Creativity was on full display at our annual paint event!

One of our favorite team tradition gave us the opportunity to unwind, have fun, and strengthen connections outside of our day-to-day work. Moments like these help foster collaboration, team bonding, and the strong sense of community!

06/02/2026

Are you or someone you know with a physical disability who uses voice input or control technology at work? Researchers at the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation want to hear about your experiences!

Help our researchers by participating in a 15-minute online survey to better understand how voice input technologies serve as workplace accommodations. The experiences shared in the survey will be presented during our webinar on June 10, focused on hands-free computer access!

Survey link: https://b.gatech.edu/4o19qLg
Webinar registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ifDZE1cgav

06/02/2026

The CIDI team visited the Texas Correction Industries Billman Braille Center in Gatesville, TX, the largest prison braille program in the country.

Hearing from the women in the program about the pride and purpose they find in creating accessible materials was a powerful reminder of the impact behind this work. We’re grateful for this long-standing partnership and their dedication to expanding access through braille.

05/28/2026

This month, our team was proud to attend the 2026 OMSCS Conference Resource Fair and connect with students and alumni from across the Georgia Tech community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about CIDI and the resources available to support accessibility and inclusion.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Please note that our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours the following business day.

05/21/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is observed each year on the third Thursday of May, highlighting the importance of digital access for the more than one billion people worldwide living with disabilities. We’re reminded that access to digital experiences matters. Let’s keep building, designing, and sharing with accessibility in mind!

05/14/2026

Educators and administrators have a responsibility to ensure that education is accessible to all learners. For those who are unfamiliar with what that looks like, CIDI Executive Director Bill Curtis-Davidson shares “Five practical tips to make online and in-person courses more accessible” in his article on Times Higher Education.

Read the article here: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-practical-tips-make-online-and-inperson-courses-more-accessible

Addressing accessibility in teaching materials can be confusing and complicated, especially for university educators or administrators who are new to the concept. Here are five steps to get started

05/07/2026

Choosing the right accessible file format is essential for inclusive document sharing. Learn the strengths of PDF, Word, HTML, and EPUB to ensure your content is accessible to everyone.

04/30/2026

Now streaming! Dive into GTRI’s latest podcast on Georgia Tech’s CHIRP consortium exploring how collaboration is expanding research participation and inclusion. Featuring insights from CIDI’s Fran and highlighting work within the ACCESS-PD project. Hear expert perspectives and real-world impact. Follow the link below to listen on your favorite platform.

GTRI: https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/group/introducing-georgia-techs-consortium-helping-improve-research-participation-chirp
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N6yVA5Yb7EA68GQ2BqMFf
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-georgia-techs-consortium-helping-improve/id1606929519?i=1000757707557

04/23/2026

This position closes April 28! Please apply and share with your networks.

We are hiring! CIDI at Georgia Tech has an Atlanta-based job opening for an ICT Accessibility-UX Manager.

This person will lead a team delivering accessibility audits, AI-enabled testing, UX research, and expert guidance on accessible design, remediation, and assistive technology testing in Georgia and across the country. Please share with others who may be interested.

| |

To review the job description, and to apply, visit:

https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=03000&JobOpeningId=296943&PostingSeq=1