DisAbility_in_AI

{Dis}Ability in AI is an affinity group that aims at supporting and advocating for disabled people in AI.

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

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 !

[Gergely Neu @neu_rips]

proud to announce the program of social events we've put together with Maria @skoularidou for @NeurIPSConf 2019!!
once again, many thanks to the community for coming up with all these amazing proposals!!!

[Disabled World (DW) Disability News Service @DisabledWorld]

Tetraplegia in Turkmenistan - Personal account from a 43 year old man in #Ashgabat, #Turkmenistan, living with #tetraplegia for 22 years following a 2004 cervical #spinalcord injury #SCI - https://t.co/5MXZflQU2H

[Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯 @HabenGirma]

The French Ministry of Culture has appointed me a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. I am only the second Deafblind person, after Helen Keller, to receive this distinction. If only Helen were here to guide me. She could read and write French; I’m still working on that. 1/3

[GenAI in Genomics (Gen²) Workshop @ ICLR 2026 @Gen2Workshop]

📣 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:
https://t.co/n9kpwcvtG5

[GenAI in Genomics (Gen²) Workshop @ ICLR 2026 @Gen2Workshop]

📣 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: https://t.co/FkFxYyvfzl

#ICLR2026 #GenAI #CompBio #BioML #Genomics 🧬

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

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.

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

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🧵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.

[GenAI in Genomics (Gen²) Workshop @ ICLR 2026 @Gen2Workshop]

🚨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: https://t.co/7ZhSaufFR6
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[ICML Conference @icmlconf]

📢 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!

[Maria Skoularidou (she/her) @skoularidou]

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)

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

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

[Disabled World (DW) Disability News Service @DisabledWorld]

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 - https://t.co/64Rbix7kJo

[Disabled World (DW) Disability News Service @DisabledWorld]

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.

https://t.co/5rGI00KI3S

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

“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?”
https://t.co/oA7fOpKtG3

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

Several articles have been published at @NaturePortfolio/@Nature on mental health deterioration amongst PhD and postdocs,eg https://t.co/fCLNNwT9c1, https://t.co/p0QSwa7dJ7
This has been well known for too long now, which makes the lack of Academia's response even more concerning

[Disabled World (DW) Disability News Service @DisabledWorld]

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.

https://t.co/JtnAw3fC6L

[Maria Skoularidou (she/her) @skoularidou]

#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

[DisAbility_in_AI @AiDisability]

https://t.co/R6yhxGcGaM

[Maria Skoularidou (she/her) @skoularidou]

WTF ?!

https://t.co/haIDroPTUo

[Maria Skoularidou (she/her) @skoularidou]

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

[Maria Skoularidou (she/her) @skoularidou]

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