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

[LyVette Byrd]

Hope this helps,

*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
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0APhiladelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0APhiladelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>
Philadelphia, PA 19130
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0APhiladelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>

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


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

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Outreach and Engagement Supervisor



Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

800-222-1754

1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 230
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Philadelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>

<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Philadelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>Philadelphia,
PA 19130
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Philadelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1500+Spring+Garden+Street,+Suite+230+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Philadelphia,+PA+19130?entry=gmail&source=g>

*Thrasher-HansonA at mylamp.org* <Thrasher-HansonA at mylamp.org>



*MyLAMP.org*
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmyLAMP.org&c=E,1,ymnHoak3QpLYiohmAx-QPWwKT6qcERLqBEIQ_fjIhdfAJQcSaqauNmSLlpf-3JLbIlHLWS_p6C1A0X3wkApVWxeyd6xhIg7aKa7-PscIjbityu_hylMw-A,,&typo=1>

*instagram.com/read_with_lamp/* <https://www.instagram.com/read_with_lamp/>

*facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574186751343*
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574186751343>

<http://www.mylamp.org/>

<http://www.mylamp.org/>

*This project is made possible in part by Library Services for the Visually
Impaired and Disabled funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.*



*Este proyecto es posible gracias en parte a los fondos de Servicios
Bibliotecarios para Personas con Discapacidades y Discapacidades Visuales
administrados por el Departamento de Educación de Pensilvania, Oficina de
Bibliotecas del Commonwealth.*




LyVette E. Byrd
For The Byrd's Consulting

On Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM Michelle McManus via NFBP-Talk <
nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Yes, I am unable to read this on my phone, but if you have a computer you
> are able to read the information.  I'll try and copy paste information and
> resend to the list.
>
> Michelle
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Donna W Hill
> via
> NFBP-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 11:10 AM
> To: nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org; nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org; jrlattuca at gmail.com
> Cc: Donna W Hill <applebutterhill at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBP-Talk] Fwd: Upcoming program at LAMP: Accessibility and
> Ableism in the Age of AI
>
> Lynn and Jan, neither can I. the only thing visible in my text on my phone
> is the stuff that's automatically put on the bottom of each message from
> the
> list. Donna hill, Susquehanna County
>
>
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