Co-creation
We design AI solutions together with persons with disabilities, centering lived experience from the start.
Accessibility
Accessibility is built into every stage of our AI design, not added as an afterthought.
Ethical AI
We develop AI responsibly, prioritizing fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Impact
Our work delivers practical AI solutions that create real inclusion and opportunity.
About us
We are an inclusive artificial intelligence initiative dedicated to ensuring that AI benefits everyone. We co-create accessible and ethical AI solutions by working in partnership with persons with disabilities, centering on their lived experiences throughout the AI design and development process.
Our Vision
A future where artificial intelligence is inclusive by design and empowers persons with disabilities to participate in society fully.
Our Mission
To co-create accessible, ethical, and impactful AI solutions with persons with disabilities at the center of innovation and decision-making.
Our Projects
Our projects are designed to bridge the gap between emerging technology and accessibility.
By focusing on Africa-centric datasets and scalable AI solutions, we are creating a foundation where innovation directly serves the needs of persons with disabilities
Sign-Talk Project
The SignTalk Project is dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility for the hearing and speech-impaired in Ghana by creating a Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) translation system.
Our team
The multidisciplinary team at HAIDI-KNUST is dedicated to advancing responsible AI and fostering global disability inclusion.
Mrs. Betty Kponyo
PhD RESEARCHER
Ayao Mawukplimi Gbassakpo
pROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Juliet Arthur
RA/COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Ama Branoa Banful
PROJECT ADMIN/OPERATIONS
Elizabeth Owusu Ansah
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Dr. Emmanuel Ahene
SIGN-TALK TEAM LEAD
Osborn Frimpong
gRAPHIC DESIGNER
Jeffrey Owusu Ansah
RESEARCHER/CONSULTANT
Ros Owusu Ansah
RESEARCHER/CONSULTANT
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Contact us
Have questions about our work or want to get involved in the HAIDI project? Reach out to us. We are committed to open dialogue and building a supportive community for AI-driven disability inclusion.