AI-Driven Assistive Technology: The Disability Justice Imperative.

In the field of health informatics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) heralds a new era of assistive technologies, redefining opportunities and challenges for persons with disabilities. This chapter will discuss the role AI plays in developing technological aids. However, to ensure these technologies genuinely promote equity and inclusion, it is essential to adopt a disability justice lens. It will further examine the transformative potential and limitations of AI-powered assistive technologies, identifying challenges through the disability justice framework. We argue that while AI holds promise in enhancing communication, mobility, and overall quality of life, its development must center the lived experiences of persons with disabilities. The "nothing about us without us" principle will guide our analysis, highlighting the need for collaborative design processes that prioritize the needs and perspectives of the disability community. By addressing ethical concerns, biases, and accessibility barriers, we can work towards a future where AI-driven technologies truly serve as agents of empowerment and inclusion, harnessing the true potential of AI to transform the way we perceive and facilitate accessibility.