Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

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.

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.

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!

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

Five practical tips to make online and in-person 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

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.

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

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.

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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

Congratulations to Zerrin Ondin-Fraser on receiving Georgia Tech’s 2026 Innovation in Co-Curricular Education Award! Her leadership in advancing assistive technology, fostering global collaboration, and creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students continues to inspire. 👏

Discover how the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation is advancing technology and design for people with disabilities and those aging with long-term disabilities!

Join us for the CIDI Open House to explore our accessibility work from across our units, connect with our community, and enjoy food and beverages along the way.

Place: 512 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA
Day: April 14th
Time: 4:30-6:30

We can't wait to see you there!

Register:

https://forms.office.com/r/i1zMnTqtYJ

Passionate about UX and accessibility? We want you on our team! Help us create digital experiences that work for everyone. Ready to make a difference? Check out the details and apply below! ⬇️

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