Karyn Mofatt is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Studies at McGill University and the Canada Research Chair in Inclusive Social Computing. Her research studies how technologies can be envisioned to enable older adults and people with disabilities to better share, communicate, and connect with those around them.

David Flatla is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on augmenting human perception to overcome sensory impairments and to help people with typical abilities understand what it is like to have a sensory impairment.

Jiamin (Carrie) Dai is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. Her community-based research innovates inclusive technologies to tackle complex accessibility challenges, notably supporting older adults in social, fnancial, and digital engagements. Carrie completed her Master’s and PhD in Information Studies at McGill University.

Amira Ghenai is an Assistant Professor in the Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on inclusive and accessible technologies that support how people search for, interpret, and engage with information online. She studies how interactive systems can be designed to better promote accessibility, trust, and equitable participation, particularly for older adults and other underserved communities.

Jaisie Sin is an Assistant Professor at Carleton University and the Canada Research Chair in Accessibility and Digital Technology. Her research investigates how to design technologies that are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with older adults’ needs.

Cosmin Munteanu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and the Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Healthy Aging. His interests include designing intelligent applications that improve access to information, support learning late in life, and reduce digital marginalization.