The PETRA Conference brings together researchers and practitioners advancing technologies that improve accessibility and quality of life. In this spirit, the IAS workshop focuses on bridging cutting-edge research and real-world accessibility impact.
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), human-computer interaction (HCI), and pervasive computing are transforming accessibility from smart assistive devices to adaptive software, multimodal interfaces, and intelligent environments. At the same time, many challenges remain in usability, deployment, affordability, and long-term adoption.
This workshop invites contributions that explore how intelligent systems can meaningfully improve accessibility in practice. We especially encourage work that is:
· User-centered and evaluated with real users
· Interdisciplinary (e.g., HCI + AI + healthcare + education)
· Practical, deployable, or in-progress
· Focused on impact, inclusion, and accessibility in everyday environments
IAS aims to create an interactive forum for sharing research, prototypes, case studies, and emerging ideas, and to foster collaborations across academia, industry, and community organizations.
Topics of Interest: Aligned with PETRA’s interdisciplinary scope, topics include:
AI for Accessibility
· Generative AI (LLMs, multimodal AI) for assistive applications
· Adaptive, personalized, and context-aware systems
· Vision, speech, and multimodal interaction for accessibility
· AI systems supporting communication, navigation, and daily living
Human-Centered Accessibility & HCI
· User-centered and participatory design with people with disabilities
· Accessibility evaluation, usability studies, and field deployments
· Human–AI interaction in assistive contexts
· Interfaces for diverse and underserved populations
Pervasive & Assistive Technologies
· Smart assistive devices (mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive support)
· Wearables, IoT, and sensor-driven systems
· Smart homes and ambient assisted living
· Edge and embedded AI for real-time accessibility
Digital Accessibility
· Accessible web, mobile, and cloud applications
· Accessibility in AR/VR/XR and immersive environments
· Inclusive gaming, media, and communication platforms
· Developer tools and frameworks for accessibility
Robotics and Embodied Systems
· Assistive robotics and human-robot interaction
· Embodied AI for everyday assistance and rehabilitation
Healthcare & Rehabilitation
· AI in rehabilitation, therapy, and assistive care
· Accessibility in clinical and home healthcare systems
Ethics, Policy, and Inclusion
· Accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and compliance
· Ethical AI, bias, fairness, and trust
· Barriers to adoption and socio-technical challenges
· Accessibility in low-resource and global contexts
Real-World Deployment & Case Studies
· Longitudinal studies and in-the-wild deployments
· Industry and community-driven solutions
· Low-cost and scalable accessibility technologies
· Lessons learned from real-world implementation