This year’s theme, “Celebrating 40 Years of Progressive Leadership,” acknowledges TASH’s 40 years of generating change within the disability community and anticipates a brighter, more inclusive future for people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Each year, the TASH Conference impacts the disability field by connecting attendees to innovative information and resources, facilitating connections between stakeholders within the disability movement, and helping attendees reignite their passion for an inclusive world.
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There are many obstacles that individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD) encounter daily as they age that can hinder them from remaining at home and age successfully in communities of their choice. This talk will present what’s new in Assistive Technology (AT) and the Aging in Place movement as we explore where we were, where we are, and perhaps, where we are going. Real-life examples of AT that assists with fall detection and prevention, environmental control, memory, healthy-living, hearing, seeing, communication, and computer access will be shared.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe 3 AT solutions for aging in place. 2. Identify 3 apps to assist with successful aging. 3. List 3 resources to stay current with aging resources and AT trends.