[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: Upcoming program at LAMP: Accessibility and Ableism in the Age of AI

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Lynn, I can’t read this.

 

Jan

 

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From: "Thrasher-Hanson, Aimee" <Thrasher-HansonA at freelibrary.org <mailto:Thrasher-HansonA at freelibrary.org> >
Date: May 29, 2026 at 2:15:46 PM EDT
To: Aimee Thrasher-Hanson <thrasher-hansona at mylamp.org <mailto:thrasher-hansona at mylamp.org> >
Subject: Upcoming program at LAMP: Accessibility and Ableism in the Age of AI

 

Please share with your networks:

 

 

WHYY and LAMP present:

Accessibility and Ableism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP)

1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 230

Philadelphia, PA 19130

 

This event will also be live streamed for attendees who wish to join virtually. A viewing link will be sent on the day of the event to all registered participants.

To register: whyy.org/bridging-blocks <http://whyy.org/bridging-blocks> 

 

 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how

people work, learn, create, and

communicate. It is becoming part of daily life

for many Philadelphia residents, from

translating speech to text, explaining new

concepts, identifying surroundings, and even

providing customer service. It appears in all

aspects of our society, including our personal

and professional lives.

 

Accessibility, or the lack thereof, remains a

major concern nationally and locally.

Navigating ableism through microaggressions

or overt discrimination can be challenging for

people living with a disability.

 

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what

are some of the risks it poses? How has AI

positively and negatively impacted your own

life? What tools exist, and what are the gaps?

How do we build a city where information and

opportunity are accessible to everyone?

 

Bridging Blocks is a series of neighborhood

discussions aimed at bringing together culturally

and politically diverse households for civic

dialogue and understanding.

 

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement

team for Bridging Blocks, in partnership with The

Free Library of Philadelphia, PECO, and

supported by the Sutherland Family.

 

Have wonderful weekend,

Aimee Thrasher-Hanson, MLS ( <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fpronouns.org%2fwhat-and-why&c=E,1,IBZBsO4M2CSW9Q7eI4Qzs0FnVpIHX475EBtcCNm_AZ9bLh-xRlTutrsbobrkaOFq8pUF1fmqdimWzM8rbiHdwDqhJUsEpEow5RXKQjLLV3GEraRA&typo=1> she/her)

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Outreach and Engagement Supervisor

 

Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

800-222-1754

1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 230

Philadelphia, PA 19130

 <mailto:Thrasher-HansonA at mylamp.org> Thrasher-HansonA at mylamp.org

 

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