Networks Looks At... AT & Communication
Subtitle: part of our Getting Back to Communication Basics series
Recording Date: May 6, 2021
Transcript: Download transcript here
Keywords: AT & Communication, technology innovation from assistive technology, early adopters, unused assistive technology, need vs. function, matching technology to the person
Summary: Four of Networks' colleagues share stories from their years of communication support to others. Today's discussion takes a look at how assistive technology innovation has often fueled technology accomplishments that we now see as mainstream. Also discussed are cautions about selection of technology, and matching the technology to the person's needs and preferences.
Topical Index
- Introductions [00:00]
- The progress of technology [01:55]
- Technology today - mid-Covid [03:53]
- Tech users with disabilities lead the way [05:50]
- Who are you? Early adopter vs. majority va. "laggard" [07:57]
- More tech than we can handle? [12:46]
- Buyers remorse - what do you do? [15:15]
- Tech depends on your preferences [20:24]
- Examples of when tech was chosen for someone [21:23]
- Empower the supporters [28:35]
- No Device Left Behind [32:57]
- Closing [35:01]
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