Lawrence "Larry" Weru, S.M.'23

O’Grady, E. (2024). Why AI fairness conversations must include disabled people. Harvard Gazette. Publisher's Version Abstract

Tech offers promise to help yet too often perpetuates ableism, say researchers. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Lively, C. (2024). Bringing Accessibility to Bio-Tech: An Interview with Larry Weru. Harvard Medical School, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine. Publisher's Version Abstract

"I met with Lawrence (Larry) Weru by zoom on Monday, December 18, 2023. He called from the Harvard Medical School Department of Biomedical Informatics. Larry grew up in Jacksonville Florida with an interest in art and technology. His curiosity about different subjects and creativity have resulted in some projects with a wide-ranging reach. Our conversation was also wide-ranging and touched on subjects like maps, oxygen tanks, wrestling, and donuts. Larry completed the Media and Medicine certificate program and continued to the Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health program, and shared insights on that program too."

Weru, L. (2023). Scholarships Awarded to DBMI Master's Students. Harvard Medical School, Department of Biomedical Informatics. Publisher's Version Abstract

DBMI has taken a bold step towards fostering diversity by awarding the first INDECS (Inclusive, Diverse, and Equitable Communities Success) Scholarship to two aspiring women in the biomedical sciences, Kyla Gabriel and Sofía Rojas. The INDECS Scholarship covers full tuition and mandatory fees for the Master of Biomedical Informatics program at Harvard Medical School.

Weru, L. (2023). The Digital Inclusion Manifesto: How the Inaccessible Web Kills People with Disabilities, and what we can do about it. Harvard Medical School, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.Abstract

Web accessibility is a social justice issue with far-reaching health implications. A structurally
violent web, inaccessible to people with disabilities, can negatively impact their physical and mental health, restrict access to information, and limit opportunities. In this capstone paper, I undertake a biosocial analysis of the health impacts of an inaccessible web and trace the history of web accessibility and the ADA. I then review previous scholarship on the topic, identifying the themes and debates that have emerged in research. Finally, I propose a media project that uses storytelling and social marketing methods to raise awareness, encourage empathy, and drive action towards a more accessible web. By addressing the root causes of inaccessibility, we can alleviate human suffering and work towards a more just and sustainable world.

Collins, B. (2023). How to Cultivate, Maintain, Regain Mental Well-Being. Harvard Medicine News. Publisher's Version Abstract

Harvard Medicine News asked some HMS community members to share their life tips for cultivating, maintaining, and regaining their mental well-being.

Hardy, L. J. (2022). Community Engagement Through Collaborative Writing (1st ed. pp. 146) . Routledge. Publisher's Version

Lawrence "Larry" Weru, S.M.'23

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