YAI
YAI
Posted 3 months ago
Internship
New York, New York
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Responsibilities
The intern will support projects exploring how technology can better serve people with disabilities through design, research, and implementation. Responsibilities include organizing assistive technology databases, designing accessible app concepts, or managing 3D print design projects.
Qualifications
This internship is perfect for individuals with an interest in technology, design, research, or social services, especially those curious about the positive impact of technology on daily life for people with disabilities. The Assistive Technology Intern will support projects exploring assistive tech across design, research, and implementation, with no prior assistive technology experience required. Interns can choose from project areas such as assistive technology database development, app design, 3D print design, or assistive tech research.
Job Description
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
About the Role: We’re seeking an Assistive Technology Intern to support projects that explore how technology can better serve people with disabilities. This flexible, hands-on role offers exposure to assistive tech across design, research, and implementation. Interns select at least one project area based on their interests and skills.
Project Areas (choose one or more):
Assistive Technology Database: Help organize and build an internal catalog of assistive devices using Microsoft Office/SharePoint tools.
Assistive App Design: Brainstorm and design accessible app concepts that address unmet needs for adults with disabilities.
3D Print Design: Design or modify 3D-printable tools and assist with tracking and managing print requests.
Assistive Tech Research: Research and share new or emerging technologies that could be used as assistive tools.
Who This Is For
Individuals interested in technology, design, research, or social services.
Those curious about how technology can positively impact people’s daily lives.
No prior assistive technology experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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