Joe Devon
Co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and accessibility advocate with a background as a developer and technology entrepreneur; chairs the Gabb Foundation and works on benchmarks and tools to improve digital accessibility.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 56min
Generative AI Meets Accessibility: Benchmarks, Breakthroughs, and Blind Spots with Joe Devon
Joe Devon, co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and tech entrepreneur, dives into the intersection of generative AI and digital accessibility. He discusses how AI can improve captions and audio descriptions while highlighting the inconsistent accessibility of code generated by large models. Joe introduces the AI Model Accessibility Checker to benchmark accessible code production and shares practical steps for better inclusivity. He emphasizes involving users with disabilities in design processes to create truly accessible AI solutions, making it clear that accessibility is a crucial human-rights issue.
Dec 31, 2023 • 26min
A Day of Awareness to Learn About Accessibility
Joe Devon, co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the GAAD Foundation, shares his inspiring journey in web development and accessibility. He discusses how his early programming experiences sparked his passion for inclusive tech. Joe highlights the transformative potential of AI in enhancing assistive devices, while emphasizing the importance of community in advancing digital accessibility. He reflects on the global movement of awareness days and the necessity of thoughtful implementation of technology to ensure it's beneficial for individuals with disabilities.
