SPONSORS
Event Information
TechSummit 2025
September 12, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
(Registrations and vendor hall opens at 8:30am)
Conference Venue:
The Conference Center at OCLC
6600 Kilgour Place
Dublin, OH 43017
This event offers attendees a chance to learn about current and emerging technology solutions to support people with developmental disabilities who want more independence in their lives.
Hear from people with lived experience | Engage with experts | Explore technology solutions
Location
Where to stay and things to do:
EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS: DUBLIN & BRIDGE PARK
Hotels close to Conference Center at OCLC:
Nearby Airport:
John Glenn International Airport (CMH)
Scholarship opportunities:
A limited number of scholarships are available to support individuals with disabilities and family members who register for the event. Scholarships may cover registration fees and a portion of travel expenses.
For more information, contact:
Project Manager, Technology Projects
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration includes access to the all plenary and breakout sessions plus the vendor hall. Coffee, snacks and lunch are provided as a part of registration. For those who provide dietary restrictions during the registration process, an alternative menu item will be made available.
Accepted form of payment: Debit/Credit card.
ATTENDEES
Individual with a disability/Family member:
Professional:
VENDORS
Vendor:
$500.00 (comes with one table)
$700.00 (comes with two tables)
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship benefits:
(1) Logo will be displayed on the TechSummit homepage.
(2) Logo will be displayed on the sponsorship flyer in the conference folder.
(3) Logo will be displayed between sessions on the sponsorship PowerPoint slide.
(4) Logo displayed with sponsored item.
(5) Printed recognition of sponsorship displayed at the vendor table.
(6) Prioritized vendor table location.
Tote bag: $1,500
Sponsor Lunch: $1,000
Sponsor a Morning break: $1,000
*TechSummit 2025 tote bag, lunch, and break will only include logos from sponsors who select that item.
For special requests reach out to Jordan Wagner (Jordan.Wagner@osumc.edu).
SCHOLARSHIP
A limited number of scholarships are available to support individuals with disabilities and family members who register for the event. Scholarships may cover registration fees and a portion of travel expenses. To see if you qualify, please email Jordan.Wagner@osumc.edu
Attendee substitutions and cancellations: Substitution requests can be sent by email to Jordan.Wagner@osumc.edu. Payment for Sponsorships and Vendor registrations are final and may not be cancelled. For all other registrations, cancellations made between August 15, 2025 and August 29, 2025 will be reimbursed at 50%. Due to purchases having already been made based on registered attendance, cancellations will NOT be able to be reimbursed after August 29, 2025.
KEYNOTE PRESENTER:
Rylin Rodgers, Disability Policy Director, Microsoft
Why Are We So Tired: Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Accessibility and Navigating a Challenging Moment
PRESENTERS:
Keith Banner
Community Life Engagement Project Lead, DODD
Andrew Buck, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, OSU
Jessie Green, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, LEND – OSU
Issam Khoury, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of ORITE and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, OU
Melissa Morelli
Community Life Engagement Project Manager, Works4Me
Kelly Schuck, MOD
Community Life Engagement Project Manager, DODD
Randall K. Smith, B.S., M.B.A.
Co-founder/President, OnSeen
Emily Shea Tanis, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor, KU
Anne Tapia, LISW
Community Life Engagement Project Manager, DODD
Ohio Tech Ambassadors
Tech Influencers
SESSIONS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Why Are We So Tired: Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Accessibility and Navigating a Challenging Moment
Rylin Rodgers, Disability Policy Director, Microsoft
PLENARY PRESENTATION
State of Ohio and the Nation: Supportive Tech 2025
Shea Tanis, KU & Keith Banner, DODD
Keith Banner, the Technology First Initiative Project Lead in Ohio, and Shea Tanis, Principal Investigator, State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National Significance, will walk attendees through updates about the current status of Ohio’s Technology First journey, and how Ohio compares/contrasts with other states working toward improving access to supportive technology.
From Hesitant to Hands-Free: Shifting Older Adult Perspectives on Autonomous Vehicles
Issam Khoury, OU
Understanding that the interaction between older adults and AVs is not only crucial for advancing technological development but also for informing policy and regulatory frameworks that ensure the safe and equitable integration of these technologies. Ethical considerations, such as data privacy and accessibility, must be addressed to prevent the marginalization of older adults in the evolving transportation landscape. The session will present data on a study that focused on older adult perceptions and attitudes toward the most advanced form of SDVs, autonomous vehicles. With support from DriveOhio the researchers in this study provided an educational presentation on AVs to groups of older adults across Ohio and collected surveys before and after the presentation. This was followed by focus group discussions. The aims of this mixed-methods study were to: 1) explore older adult awareness of and perceptions towards AVs; 2) assess the efficacy of an educational presentation on AVs; 3) identify key aspects that shape participant attitudes towards AVs; and 4) propose how study findings can be integrated into the development of AVs.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Assessing and Planning with Supportive Tech in Mind
Anne Tapia, DODD; Kelly Schuck, DODD
Finding the right sized supportive technology requires the team to begin by understanding who each person is including their preferences, interests, needs, and strengths. In this session attendees will sharpen their individualized assessment and planning skills to better identify technology that meets the needs of each person supported and improve independence.
Protecting Your Privacy & Safety Online: Lessons from Ohio Tech Ambassadors
In this session learn best practices for how to prioritize privacy and safety when using technology, including understanding vulnerabilities and how to protect against them when using apps and engaging in online community. The Ohio Tech Ambassadors will discuss their experience and offer strategies for safe use of technology.
The LiveCare Marketplace – Delivering Choice, Independence, and Self-Direction to Individuals with I/DD
Randy Smith, OnSeen
The LiveCare Marketplace is an integrated technology platform that supports end-to-end, service delivery for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from provider searching/matching/selection, to service/transportation scheduling and management, to community engagement and outcome documentation. With the upcoming addition of the LiveCare CommunityBuilder Module, the Marketplace will not only provide the ability to connect Individuals to caregivers and manage their services, supports and transportation, but it will also help Individuals connect to community engagement and inclusion opportunities.
Tech4Me: Plug in and Power Up Competitive Integrated Employment
Andrew Buck, OSU; Jessie Green, OSU; Melissa Morelli, DODD
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, technology can be a powerful equalizer—especially for individuals with disabilities striving for success in competitive integrated employment (CIE). This session introduces Tech4Me, an innovative initiative designed to bridge the gap between technology and employment outcomes. Developed by a multidisciplinary team, Tech4Me features a comprehensive Technology Toolkit that includes a user-centered survey to assess individual tech needs and preferences, and a curated resource guide that connects users with practical tools, apps, and strategies tailored to support employment success. Participants will explore how the toolkit can be used by job seekers, employment specialists, educators, and vocational rehabilitation professionals to identify and implement technology solutions that enhance workplace performance, independence, and inclusion. Real-world examples and case studies will illustrate how Tech4Me empowers individuals to leverage technology in meaningful and personalized ways.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Friday, September 12th 2025
Vendor/Registration
8:30am – 9:00am
Introductions
William Darling, PhD, Assistive Technology of Ohio
9:00am – 9:15am
Keynote: Why Are We So Tired: Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Accessibility and Navigating a Challenging Moment
Rylin Rodgers, Microsoft
9:15am – 10:30am
Vendor/Networking
10:30am – 11:15am
State of Ohio and the Nation: Supportive Tech 2025
Shea Tanis, PhD, KU & Keith Banner, DODD
11:15am – 12:15 pm
Lunch provided
12:25pm – 1:10pm
Room A |
Room B |
| Assessing and Planning with Supportive Tech in Mind
Anne Tapia, DODD & Kelly Schuck, DODD 1:10pm – 2:10pm |
Tech4Me: Plug in and Power Up Competitive Integrated Employment
Andrew Buck, OSU, Jessie Green, OSU; Melissa Morelli, DODD 1:10pm – 2:10pm |
|
Internet Safety: Using The Internet And Benefitting From What It Has To Offer While Keeping Safety In Mind 2:15pm – 3:15pm |
The LiveCare Marketplace – Delivering Choice, Independence, & Self-Direction To Individuals With I/DD
Randy Smith, OnSeen 2:15pm – 3:15pm |
From Hesitant To Hands-Free: Shifting Older Adult Perspectives on Autonomous Vehicles
Issam Khoury, OU
3:20pm – 4:20 pm
VENDORS
SimplyHome – Lunch Sponsor
Smart Living Systems – Lunch Sponsor
THS Remote Support Services – Tote Bag Sponsor
AngelSense
Assistive Technology of Ohio
Life Bridge Remote
Medforall
MidState Arc, Inc.
Nisonger Family Resource Network of Ohio
Ohio DD Council
Ohio Tech Ambassadors
Remote Supports by RMS
Rest Assured
SafeinHome
TruCare Provider Services
Wynn-Reeth, Inc.
Are you a vendor? REGISTER HERE!
TECHSUMMIT ARCHIVE
For previous year’s session descriptions, presenter bios, and presentation slides, follow the links below.
TechSummit 2018 
TechSummit 2.0:
TechSummit 2021:
TechSummit 2022:
