DisAbility_in_AI

We are going to have our panel discussion on Thursday 12/12 19:00 @NeurIPSConf where everyone is welcome to join us! Our wonderful panelists are: Constantinos @KonstDaskalakis, Kat @kat_heller, Empti @EmtiyazKhan, Hugo @hugo_larochelle, Negar @negar_rz and Hanna @hannawallach !

📣 DEADLINE UPDATE: Good news! We’ve extended the Gen² paper submission deadline to: Feb 11, AoE We look forward to hearing about your latest research in Generative AI in Genomics at @iclr_conf! Tiny papers are also welcome! More on papers and program: genai-in-genomics.github.io/index.html

📣 DEADLINE UPDATE: Good news! We’ve extended the Gen² paper submission deadline to: 📅 Feb 8, AoE We look forward to hearing about your latest research in Generative AI in Genomics at @iclr_conf! More on: genai-in-genomics.github.io/call_for_paper… #ICLR2026 #GenAI #CompBio #BioML #Genomics 🧬

It is understandable that there is relevant, and immensely important, research around those matters, but it is also immensely important that we are mindful about what we post and how it affects/what repercussions it might have to fellow readers.

Content warning . . . . . . . . . 🧵We feel like bringing to everyone's attention the concept of #contentwarning prior to posts about sensitive matters, like suicidal behaviours, major depressive disorder, major neurodevelopmental disorders, sexual assault.

🚨Announcing our #ICLR2026 Workshop, Generative AI in Genomics (Gen2): Barriers and Frontiers! .@iclr_conf 📣Call for: Full workshop papers (5-8 pages) and Tiny papers (2-4 pages) 📅Submission deadline: 7 February 2026 AoE 🌐Learn more: genai-in-genomics.github.io (1/7)

📢 Announcing the dates for #ICML2026 in Seoul! 🇰🇷 July 6th - 11th, 2026 (Monday through Saturday) 📆 Mark your calendar! ✈️ Book your flights! 😅 ...Start stressing about the deadline!

Given the exponentially increasing amount of attendees of #AI conferences, it is absolutely crucial to introduce to ALL of them: 1) sensory-friendly poster sessions; 2) quite rooms proportional to the number of attendees; 3) lactation rooms (that should have been there long ago)

Lets stop the #stigma and start impementing #inclusion and #Accessibility, celebrating the #Diversity amongst individuals and committing to #Equity #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities

Beyond Nature: America's Most Unusual Parks This #disability #travel article explores a diverse collection of national and state #parks across the United States that offer unique geological, historical, and artistic attractions beyond traditional natural scenery - disabled-world.com/travel/usa/unu…

Models of Disability: Types and Definitions Overview of the models of #disability, explaining how each frames the concept of disability and influences societal attitudes, policies, and support systems. disabled-world.com/definitions/di…

“Prior to this year, there was such a hope that the needle had moved,” a former employee of the Department of Labor who is legally blind said. “Now, I’m looking for employment. Do I even say I’m a person with disabilities?” nyer.cm/7QC1s0I

Several articles have been published at @NaturePortfolio/@Nature on mental health deterioration amongst PhD and postdocs,eg nature.com/articles/d4158…, nature.com/articles/d4158… This has been well known for too long now, which makes the lack of Academia's response even more concerning

A Seat at the Table: Amplifying the Voices of Young People with Disabilities This article presents a compelling call for systemic change to ensure meaningful participation of young people with #disabilities in policy-making and development initiatives. disabled-world.com/disability/blo…

#depression is a beast, a huge one During holidays, weekends, days that you're expected to "have fun" it hits hard I'm not sure whether it helps or not, just felt like reminding that no matter how lonely, no matter how low, blue, sad, it is okay, and it will eventually get better

WTF ?! theguardian.com/us-news/2025/f…

In my opinion, one of the key points in life, is to acknowledge change and to adapt accordingly. It is okay decaying in some ways, you might find a way in growing along other directions. Just remember to pause, observe, revaluate, proceed #BeKind #KeepCalm

New Year's blues is kind of sota for many people, especially those ones (us) that face mental health challenges I hope that we all find a way to feel some warmth of love and compassion Please, do take care and have faith on the next day #MentalHealthMatters #depression #BeKind

Here's a FREE virtual conference for next year regarding equity in STEM/chemistry called BRIDGES: events.zoom.us/ev/AtnaLdDxlhe… #DisabledInSTEM