Olivia Quesada – The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology

Street level view of Bellevue, Washington.

The Sidewalks Inventory and Accessibility Mapping under Washington State Proviso-

Under the directive of the state legislature and using innovative technology by the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, Washington is now creating an AI-generated, human-vetted network graph inventory of sidewalks across Washington State—the OS-CONNECT dataset. With this data, state agencies,…

GoInfoGame App

The Volunteerism App for Pedestrian and Accessibility Mapping Imagine a world where you can contribute to the accessibility of your city simply by playing a game on your phone. Introducing GoInfoGame, a volunteerism app that leverages the power of crowdsourcing to…

Completed toys from 2019 Microsoft Day of Caring Hackathon arranged on a table

Pacific Northwest Adaptive Technology Library

Our mission is to provide free and easy access to accessible tools to the community. We also host events teaching volunteers to “adapt”, or fix these tools for better accessibility. The PNW Adapted Toy Library Check out this video for…

Courses

Community in the classroom Our undergraduate courses engage Community Needs Experts! Please email uwtcat@uw.edu for more information. CSE 482A: Accessibility Capstone (Spring) The Accessibility Capstone at the Paul G. Allen school focuses on the use of participatory design methods to address…

Impact Reports

Coming soon!

TCAT in the News

White House showcases what’s possible with AI across 12 agencies↗ Federal News Network, June 2024 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act: Celebrating Inclusion ↗ King County Mobility Coalition, February 2024 “Making an impact on local communities is where it starts”:…

bright, purple-toned illustration of a group of people with various disabilities collaborating on a digital project

Publications + Recorded Talks

2024 Dr. Anat Caspi presents, “AI for Accessibility: Real-World Impact through Policy and Innovation“ at the Technology Alliance: Policy Matters Summit Yuxiang Zhang, Bill Howe, Anat Caspi:Reliable, Routable, and Reproducible: Collection of Pedestrian Pathways at Statewide Scale. (2024) Bin Han,…

Illustration of a person in a wheelchair with a tablet of some sort. There is expressive decoration extending from the person and their tablet.

Non-Ableist AI

The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology is dedicated to ensuring that artificial intelligence technologies are developed and implemented in ways that do not perpetuate discrimination or exclusion based on ability. We focus on developing AI technologies that actively counter ableism,…

Futuristic illustration of a transit center with a diverse group of commuters.

Mobility + Transportation

The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology is dedicated to advancing accessibility in mobility and transportation, aiming to create inclusive solutions that benefit individuals of all abilities. We focus on developing and promoting technologies that enhance access to, and improve experiences…

Futuristic illustration of a a group of wheelchair users collaborating.

Work + Play

The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology recognizes the importance of autonomy and focuses on developing and advocating for innovative technologies that empower people with disabilities in both professional and recreational settings. Through research, collaboration, and technological advancements, the Taskar Center…

Author: Olivia Quesada