WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Archive

The Future Is Automated — But Will It Be Accessible?

Intermediate

October 16, 2025 at 05:00 UTC

Rose Kivuva is a software developer and passionate advocate for accessibility and ethical technology. In this eye-opening session, she takes a deep look at how artificial intelligence — while exciting and powerful — isn’t always designed with everyone in mind. From chatbots that can’t understand certain speech patterns to image generators that skip alt text, many popular tools unintentionally leave people with disabilities behind.

Drawing from her experience in open-source projects and real-world development, Rose will break down where AI is falling short, why it matters, and what developers, designers, and content creators can do about it. You’ll see real examples, learn about the risks of ignoring accessibility in automated tools, and get practical steps to make sure your use of AI helps everyone, not just the majority.

Whether you’re building WordPress themes, plugins, or just writing content with AI help, this talk will challenge you to think differently — and empower you to build smarter, more inclusive tech for the future.

Speaker

Rose is a Black African woman with dark skin, wearing glasses and braids, and often seen with a warm, welcoming smile
Software Engineer, Byon8