Technology For All Technology Summit
For every person with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability to have and use as much technology as the average American for independence and self-determination.
For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier.
For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.
IBM, 1991
June 17, 2025
Agenda (times are Central Time)
Welcome
Mark Friedman and David Taylor
9:00 – 9:10
Kickoff
Video welcome from Commissioner Brad Turner, TN Department of Disability and Aging
9:10 – 9:20
Keynote Speech
Shea Tanis, Ph.D., Professor, U of Kansas
9:20 – 9:40
Breakout Sessions One
- Smart Aging: Tools for Independence & Connection
- Remote Supports – SafeInHome
- Voice Technology for people with speech related disabilities
- Who Would’ve Thought…A Computer in our Pocket!
- AI: What are the Benefits and Dangers for people with disabilities?
- Person Driven tools for Employment, using low and high tech accommodations for increased success!
- Telehealth
- Exploring Smart Health Technologies
- Remote Supports – NOSS
- How to Use AI in Your Daily Life
- Internet Apps to Support Independence and Self-Determination
- Able Accounts to obtain technology
- Easy Ways to Keep Your Tech Up to Date
- Wearables 2.0: Transforming Health, Fitness, and Accessibility for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
- Technology First in Action: Centering People, Empowering Change
9:40 – 10:25
Break and Music
10:25 – 10:35
Breakout Sessions Two
10:35 – 11:20
Wrap-up
Free Alexa Echo Dot drawing
11:20 – 11:30
The Technology Summit is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
FAQ
It’s absolutely free.
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, family members, allies, advocates, professionals, and tech experts.