The Individualized Education Program (IEP)--the plan for specialized instruction, supports, and services to meet the needs of a student with a disability is often:

• Lengthy (50+ pages)

• Filled with complex terminology

• Difficult to understand for non-native English speakers

• Challenging to navigate without specialized knowledge

We want to empower families to advocate effectively for their children’s education.

At the same time, we are studying:

• How can we effectively educate community members about AI so they can meaningfully participate in its development?

• What methods make co-design processes efficient and respectful of community members' time?

• How can we leverage AI to amplify diverse community voices?

• How can we translate community insights into practical technological solutions?

• What strategies increase equity in AI design, especially for vulnerable populations?

In addition to the free AIEP tool, the project will produce a course and curriculum for community AI training and a playbook for community-centered AI development.

The Community-Centered AI project is about reimagining how AI is developed. By positioning affected communities as architects of their own solutions, we’re working toward a future where responsible AI goes beyond mitigating risks and actively advances equity and empowerment.