Leah Findlater

Leah Findlater is a Professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Accessibility, particularly in developing AI and Machine Learning systems for users with disabilities.

• Key areas: Assistive Technologies, Speech Recognition, Visual Privacy
• Collaborators: Jon E. Froehlich, Dhruv Jain, Emma J. McDonnell, Abigale Stangl

Her recent work includes sound personalization for Deaf users, AI-driven sign language generation, and privacy tools for blind individuals. She explores interactive machine learning and user-centered design to improve accessibility in smartwatches, AR, and generative AI.

Articles highlight cross-disciplinary collaborations with disability communities, focusing on inclusive AI, sensory augmentation, and ethical technology design. She advocates for user-driven accessibility solutions in social media and urban environments.