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From screen readers to smart support: What can AI really do—and where are basic skills still needed? Artificial intelligence expands the possibilities for blind and visually impaired people when it comes to reading, working, and accessing information. But how does it fit into proven rehabilitation and assistance concepts? Does it replace existing aids—or does it complement them in a meaningful way? In a joint discussion, the speakers will shed light on current applications in a practical way, discuss opportunities and limitations, and ask which skills remain indispensable even in the age of AI. AI as a white cane for the digital world Rainer Brell from BFW Würzburg will demonstrate “AI Assistant Pro” for NVDA – a powerful add-on that makes it much easier for blind and visually impaired people to access digital content. He will show how the assistant intelligently translates, simplifies, or explains text directly at the cursor, making complex information accessible. It also demonstrates how the add-on analyzes and describes screen layouts, objects, and online videos, making visual content understandable. Another focus is on the advanced document reader, which recognizes PDFs and images in a structured way, makes them navigable, and outputs them as audio on request. It also shows how individual workflows can be created with custom prompts to automate recurring tasks. The presentation is rounded off by accessible speech recognition and transcription, which reliably converts spoken content into text, making everyday work easier. Orientation and mobility training for the everyday practice of physical therapists, massage therapists, and medical bath attendants