The Impact of Emerging Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Webinar

During Gaby and Maria's presentation, they will delve further into the arena of emerging technologies. The presenters will discuss what new types of wearable electronics are being developed to help monitor health needs, store data and deliver feedback to the wearer and to health care professionals, and can then deliver medication remotely. The speakers will discuss how we use technology to bridge the gap between our digital devices and our physical world, allowing us to interact with devices and information via gestures. The presenters, who are technology experts, have noticed trends with Smart Home technology, environmental control, and complete home automation however, no one has really addressed the ethics surrounding in home monitoring of the individual; the presenters will touch on this topic as well. Finally, the speakers will showcase devices that were specifically developed to address specific functional needs of individuals with disabilities, such as smart memory aids for individuals with cognitive disabilities, speech controlled devices that allow individuals with physical disabilities to perform multiple functions hands free, 3D printing as a teaching tool for individuals with visual impairments, smart apps that allow deaf or hard of hearing individuals to have face to face communication with hearing individuals in real time, and the importance and implications of crowdsource funding in reaching the financial goals of developing these types of technologies.

Who Should Attend?

• Employers

• Business owners

• People with disabilities

• Attorneys

• Social Service Providers/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

• State and local government agencies

• Federal government agencies

• ADA Coordinators