{"podcast":{"title":"The CoSN Podcast","slug":"the-cosn-podcast-1211543","podcast_index_feed_id":1211543,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/13547dac/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.cosn.org/news-publications/podcasts/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/3143043/3143043-1752523005607-a74eae52190d1.jpg","author":"COSN - The Podcast","episode_count":116,"summary":"The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T02:18:00.033961+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543"},"episode":{"title":"AI & Accessibility in Education","slug":"ai-accessibility-in-education","published_at":"2026-01-21T03:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/ai-accessibility-in-education","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosn/episodes/AI--Accessibility-in-Education-e3du853","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/13547dac/podcast/play/114286179/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-20%2F1f4a624a-94bb-3ffb-02f6-09e06a326c3f.mp3","summary":"Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping what accessibility can look like in K–12 schools. In this episode, we explore how generative AI is expanding opportunities for students with disabilities while also introducing new risks around bias, privacy, and equitable access. Drawing on insights from the 2024 Blaschke Report and district examples from across the country, the conversation focuses on how education leaders can adopt AI responsibly—keeping Universal Design, human expertise, and student protection at the center. What You’ll Learn How generative AI can support accessibility through reading-level adjustments, visual supports, translation, and assistive communication Real district use cases, including AI-enhanced AAC tools, customized worksheet creation, and accessible math design Why accessibility gaps often stem from platform design, training shortages, and the broader digital access divide The limits of AI in special education and why IEP decisions must remain human-led Practical governance models districts can use to match AI tools with capacity and risk tolerance What the updated ADA Title II requirements mean for digital resources by 2026–2027 Key Takeaway AI can be a powerful force for inclusion—but only when implemented with strong privacy protections, accessibility-first design, and educator expertise guiding every decision. Thoughtful leadership today will determine whether AI narrows or widens opportunity gaps for students with disabilities. To learn more, visit cosn.org to access the full Blaschke Report and additional guidance on accessible, responsible AI adoption. Resource: 2024 Blaschke Report: AI and Accessibility in Education This report explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance educational accessibility…","meta_description":"Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping what accessibility can look like in K–12 schools. In this episode, we explore how generative AI is expanding…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":538,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/episodes/ai-accessibility-in-education/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/ai-accessibility-in-education.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}