S1E21 - Networks Looks At... AT & Communication

part of our Back to Communication Basics series

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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