The distinct cadence of a computerized voice echoing across the room was part of my early introduction to the world of accessibility. I was working in the disability services office at a university, and the robotic narration of JAWS (a screen reader) from a colleague's...
May can feel like a sprint, a pileup, and an emotional goodbye all at once. One week, a child may be studying for finals, rushing to a band concert, worrying about friendship shifts, and counting down to summer. A parent may be tracking permission slips, late...
Dear Friends and Colleagues, This year marks a meaningful milestone for Fluent Research: our 20th anniversary. When I launched Fluent two decades ago, the world looked very different. Social media barely existed. Smartphones were not yet in everyone's pockets. AI was largely the subject of research labs...
My brother-in-law is a potter. Not as a hobby. That is actually his job, and he is very good at it. Over the years he has explained a fair amount about his craft. One of the things that he explained has always stuck with me:...
Earlier this month, Allison Caplovitz and Stefanie Cousins attended SXSW EDU in Austin, TX, where they explored the intersection of technology, early childhood education, human connection and wellbeing. The event offered a wealth of insights into how we can thoughtfully integrate AI and digital tools...
By Nellie Gregorian Last night, I peeked into my teenage daughter’s room. She was lying on her bed, phone in hand, earbuds in, completely absorbed in her digital world. Every few seconds, she’d laugh softly, shake her head, or roll her eyes. A small, everyday moment. But...