The European AILAIC project, in which Innogestiona Ambiental participates, has been presented to José Luis Gil Soto, Secretary-General for Culture of the Regional Government of Extremadura, with the aim of exploring opportunities for collaboration to improve accessibility and inclusion in public libraries.
On 6 November, the Extremadura Federation of People with Hearing Disabilities, Parents and Friends of Deaf People (FEDAPAS), coordinator of the European project AILAIC (Artificial Intelligence for Libraries as Agents of Inclusion, Resilience and Community Building), held a meeting with José Luis Gil Soto, Secretary-General for Culture of the Regional Government of Extremadura, to present the objectives and main activities of this initiative funded by the Erasmus+ programme.
AILAIC aims to transform public libraries into more accessible, inclusive and participatory spaces, harnessing the potential of generative artificial intelligence to remove barriers and facilitate access to information, culture and learning for people with disabilities.
During the meeting, the importance of establishing synergies with the Regional Government of Extremadura was highlighted, particularly to support the implementation of the pilot activities planned within the project and facilitate the subsequent transfer of their results across the public library network.
Technological innovation supporting accessibility
AILAIC seeks to strengthen the role of libraries as centres for lifelong learning, cultural participation and social cohesion, where everyone can access services and activities on equal terms.
To achieve this, the project includes training for library staff in the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence tools, enabling them to develop and adapt content to meet the needs of people with hearing, visual, physical or cognitive disabilities.
Planned activities include the development of accessible materials, the creation of training resources and the implementation of pilot initiatives in libraries in Spain, Italy and Bulgaria, with the direct involvement of people with disabilities.
Innogestiona’s commitment to inclusive innovation
Innogestiona Ambiental is actively involved in AILAIC, contributing its expertise in social innovation, digital transformation and participatory methodologies.
Within the project, Innogestiona co-leads activities focused on assessing accessibility needs and will coordinate the pilot initiatives in Spain, promoting collaboration between libraries, professionals and people with disabilities.
Cooperation with public authorities, particularly the Regional Government of Extremadura, is a key element in facilitating the implementation of these solutions in real-world settings and encouraging their long-term sustainability and wider adoption across other libraries.
Through its participation in AILAIC, Innogestiona reaffirms its commitment to a people-centred digital transformation, where technological innovation helps build a more inclusive society and ensures that access to culture and knowledge is an opportunity for everyone.
