This talk explores how AI reshapes accessibility through technology that empowers participation. From assistive technologies that enable communication and creativity to AI-driven tools that foster global collaboration, we’ll uncover how AI is redefining what it means to contribute and connect in today’s world. Marva Bailer is a board director and global executive with deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and go-to-market strategy. She has led over $1B in revenue and supported Mergers and Acquisitions integrations totalling more than $20B across Fortune 500 and high-growth tech companies. A member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, she serves on the Board of Women in Technology and advises multiple startups. Marva was named a 2025 Women of Influence by Success Magazine, contributes to national media, including Fox News, NBC, and TMZ, and frequently publishes on business and technology. She holds an MS in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University, a BA in Business Communications from the University of Maryland, and has completed Harvard Executive Education’s Competing in the Age of AI program. Marva lives between Atlanta, GA, and Charleston, SC, with her husband of 33 years, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ruby, their son and daughter-in-law, and their daughter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx