Dr. Roger J. Stancliffe, PhD, FAAIDD, FIASSIDD is Professor Emeritus of Intellectual Disability at the University of Sydney's Centre for Disability Research and Policy, and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration. With over 47 years of research experience in the field of intellectual disability, he has internationally recognized expertise in community living, active support, social inclusion, self-determination, retirement, ageing, and end-of-life issues. He has more than 225 academic publications and has presented at research conferences across five continents. From 2003 to 2008, he served as editor of the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the 2011 AAIDD Research Award and the 2019 Centre for Disability Studies Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Peter Zentel is Head of the Department of Intellectual Disability at the University of Munich. His research focuses on intellectual and multiple disabilities, as well as assistive technologies that promote inclusion and empowerment.
This keynote session will explore how thoughtfully applied AI-based technologies can enhance mobility, independence, and self-determination for individuals with intellectual disabilities—opening up new possibilities in education, housing, employment, and daily life. At the same time, he will critically examine the potential risks of exclusion if these tools prioritize performance over inclusion. The session addresses both the opportunities and challenges of AI for people with a wide range of support needs, from mild to profound disabilities.
