Rachel Adler

Rachel Adler is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the School of Information Sciences, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the Siebel Center for Design. Her research focuses on accessibility in technology, particularly for individuals with disabilities and cancer survivors, alongside computational thinking and multitasking behavior.

Her work emphasizes inclusive design, mHealth interventions, and educational approaches to accessibility. Notable projects include developing apps for cancer survivors and co-designing peer navigation systems. She has collaborated on studies analyzing occupational performance measures for survivors and assessing usability of health technologies.

• Research Highlights: Accessibility in software, health informatics, and educational technology.
• Key Collaborations: Beckman Institute, NCSA, Siebel Center for Design.

Adler’s publications address topics like music experiences for the deaf community, digital inaccessibility challenges, and family workshops for accessibility education. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, healthcare, and education.