In 2017, DDA investigated technology solutions that can increase the capabilities of people with disabilities. DDA’s goal is to develop and provide client-centred technological supports to optimize independence. The use of assistive technology promotes work towards independent living for people with disabilities. To do this, DDA provides education for frontline staff and site managers to …
iPad technology has become increasingly more accessible for individuals with disabilities since its first release in 2010. Built-in accessibility options now allow caregivers to quickly make changes to both the audiovisual presentation and functionality of the device for individual specific adaptations. These features are available out of the box and can be used without the …
The Coleman Conference, held just outside of Boulder, Colorado by the Coleman Institute, brings together academics, service providers, families, self-advocates, bureaucrats, and tech industry pioneers to discuss the use of digital technology to increase the independence of people with cognitive disabilities. This year, I was asked to talk about our robot project by the American …
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