Accessibility and GenAI - Online (CTE7554)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Location: Online

Facilitators: Matthew Babela and Victoria Feth

Description

​This session is designed for instructors and staff who want to create more inclusive learning environments while navigating the opportunities and challenges of emerging AI tools. 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Common barriers to accessibility and how AI can be used to address them 
  • Examples for AI-supported accessible course design and implementation 
  • Emerging issues and barriers with AI 
  • Myths, pitfalls, and privacy concerns when integrating AI into teaching and learning 

Note: This webinar provides opportunities for engagement, but participation is optional. Participants are welcome to join in by listening, actively participating in some of the guided examples, and/or contributing to conversations throughout. 
This description has been adapted from Co-pilot results.

Registration

Registration Link (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please update your "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 43153) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.