Accessibility Intelligence, the other AI that transforms culture, creativity, and connection.

If you missed our live session on The Act of Accessibility Intelligence: Creativity, Mindset, and Institutional Impact, presented by Jonathan Kaufman, the full recording is now available. In this talk, Jonathan expands on journalist and anthropologist Gillian Tett’s concept of anthropological intelligence, the ability to notice what is often overlooked and question hidden assumptions,  and applies it to the world of cultural and art institutions.

Accessibility Intelligence, the other AI, as a way to move beyond compliance and reframe accessibility as a cultural mindset that sparks creativity, strengthens institutional identity, and drives meaningful change. At its core, this approach highlights the powerful intersection of accessibility, mental health, and mattering: when people feel seen, valued, and essential, cultural spaces become places of belonging, healing, and inspiration. By adopting Accessibility Intelligence, institutions can unlock creativity while creating lasting institutional and human impact.

Three Takeaways:

• Accessibility Intelligence, the other AI  is a mindset that reshapes culture, not a checklist of requirements.

• True inclusion supports mental health and fosters a deep sense of mattering.

• Institutions that embrace accessibility intelligence unlock creativity and sustainable impact.