Accessibility is not just a technical consideration; it is a question of equity, rights, and empowerment. Through initiatives like the Samarth SoochnaPreneur Program, Digital Empowerment Foundation has been working closely with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to build inclusive information ecosystems, enable digital livelihoods, and strengthen community-led access to information. These grassroots experiences underscore why accessibility must be central to AI design, deployment, and governance.

This roundtable convened policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, accessibility experts, and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to deliberate on how Artificial Intelligence can be responsibly leveraged to advance accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment across India, ensuring that emerging technologies truly leave no one behind.