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CIDI's Impact

CIDI's Impact

Explore the stories of CIDI's local, regional, and international impact. 

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Introducing Two New Labs:

Tactile Technology & Accessible UX

Nestled in the basement of 512 Means St. NW are two of Georgia Tech’s best kept secrets.
People having a discussion in Rwanda. There is a child in a cardboard wheelchair.

Innovation Without Borders:

Vision for Bridging the Assistive Technology Access Gap

Simply shipping over assistive technology is a short-term, and somewhat short-sighted, solution. But building local capacity and fostering innovation where the need is the greatest can have the most sustainable, long-term impact.
Researchers gathered around for a demonstration in Kigali, Rwanda.

GATI Engages Students

in Rwanda Research Collaboration

Tech students are fighting the lack of access to assistive technologies in sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to CIDI's new research project.
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CIDI Expands Its Role to Include

Faculty Accessibility Support

CIDI is actively exploring new ways to support faculty in developing accessible courses.
A person in a wheelchair at a desk.

GaDOE and CIDI Expand Partnership

to Produce Accessible Educational Materials for K-12

Educational materials in alternative formats will increase access for students with disabilities all over the state of Georgia.
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Tangible Learning in a World of Screens:

Introducing the Tactile Media Alliance

One of the primary goals of the Tactile Media Alliance is to explore the ways tactile media can be used to communicate and help people learn.
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CIDI Hosts Accessibility Workshop

with Mayor’s Office

The purpose of the mayor's team's visit was to learn about CIDI’s services and discuss ways they might advance accessibility efforts in the City of Atlanta.
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CIDI Staff Judge the 25th Annual Braille Challenge

at the Georgia Academy for the Blind

Not only does braille literacy ensure future successes; it also makes students with low or no vision feel welcome in the present.
Zerrin Ondin-Fraser

For the Good of Humankind:

A Journey in Accessible Design Across Three Continents

How a young girl’s interest in computers led to a research career developing technology for global learners with disabilities.
A person in a wheelchair uses assistive technology at the TFL lab.

Innovation and Progress:

CIDI's 2024 Impact Report

2024 was a remarkable year of success and growth for CIDI.

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