THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR TECHSUMMIT 2.0
For this year’s TechSummit, visit Go.osu.edu/TechSummit
From tablet and phone apps to in-home remote support systems, this one-day event offers attendees a chance to learn about different kinds of technology available to support people with developmental disabilities who want more independence in their lives.
TechSummit 2.0 is BIGGER and BETTER than last year’s event. With two tracks of breakout sessions, there won’t be any difficulty finding presentations of interest.
– Hear from families –
– Hear from and visit experts –
– Sample Technology to help support people with IDD –
For more information, contact:
Coordinator, Technology Project
Tel: (614-688-3155)
KEYNOTE PRESENTER
Founder, Disability Cocoon
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
Director, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
BREAKOUT SESSION PRESENTERS
Nara Abercrombie
Program Coordinator, RMS of Ohio Inc.
Protective Service Representative, Adovocacy and Protective Services, Inc. (APSI)
Operations Leader, Capabilities
Parents, Christopher Collins
Self-Advocate
Stacy Collins
Employment First & Community Life Lead, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Associate Director, Arc of Ohio
Julie Cummins
Director, Service and Support Administration – Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Director, AT Ohio
Self Advocate
Anita Gardner
Parent
Director, STABLE Accounts
CEO, Station MD
Service and Support Administrator, Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Service and Support Administrator, Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Susan Thompson
superintendent, Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Behavioral Support Specialist, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
Renee Wood
Self Advocate
SESSIONS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Embracing Technologies that Enable Amazing Possibilities
Dustin Wright
Technology is creating possibilities that weren’t possible in the past. In this session Dustin Wright with Disability Cocoon will discuss what it means to have a “tech first” approach; then review multiple tech solutions that are increasing independence, reducing costs and reliance on caregivers, feeding the soul, making life meaningful, and enabling possibilities that were not previous possible.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Assistive Technology Across the Disability Spectrum
William Darling, PhD
Technology can often assist in supporting one’s needs. However, difficulty finding the right technology and using it well can be barriers to greater independence. In this session, hear from Dr. William Darling, an assistive technology expert. He will bring some of AT Ohio’s most popular technologies and describe how they might benefit someone with disabilities.
Behavioral Support Through Technology
Nara Abercrombis | Eric Bell | Anita Gardner | Casey Goleb | Ali Rahimi | Emma Woldum
Historically, as one’s negative, unsafe or risky behaviors increase, a common response is to introduce MORE staff and INCREASE staff time in the home and in the community. However, for many, additional supervision does not result in reducing behaviors. Is it possible that for some, REDUCING the physical presence of staff could play a part in reduction behaviors and increasing safety for themselves and others? In this presentation, hear from a couple of pioneering interdisciplinary teams, as they relay their experience reducing staff presence, by incorporating technology use in Individual Service Plans (ISP) for individuals with a history of behaviors.
Experience Based Insights: Gradual Change & Early Adoption
Chris Collins | Carol Collins | Howard Collins | Julia Doyle | Renee Wood
Individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members have unique concerns when considering support options for themselves or a loved one. Hear from self-advocates who use supportive technology (remote support and/or assistive technology) and their family members as they explain their experience with and approach to incorporate technology into their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Technology Scaled to Size
Julie Cummins | Allison Leedy | Jen Meadows | Susan Thompson
A 1991 training manual published by International Business Machines (IBM) included the following statement: “For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Almost three decades later, nothing could be truer. With the use of technology, some activities that previously required the presence of another person providing supports or assurance can be accomplished independently by the person with disabilities for the first time. Madison, Marion, and Hamilton County Boards of Developmental Disabilities have had great success incorporating technology in the lives of those whom they serve. Whether your county is large or small, technology can be incorporated where you live, work, and play. Hear from technology champions from these counties to learn about the barriers they encountered and the strategies that were implemented in order to make technology use a success in their county.
Utilizing Technology That People Already Have at Work
Justin Blumhorst | Stacy Collins
Technology is becoming more prevalent in all forms of life. Direct Service Professionals and people with disabilities often have smartphones, tablets, and computers which they can use to better their lives. Participants can expect to learn ways that you can utilize technology and make it as usable as possible for both staff and people with disabilities. The session will focus on how technology can work for people in the workplace, but a lot of the solutions can also be used in other settings. Free resources and apps will be shared with real-life examples of how they were used.
The Virtual Emergency Room
Matthew Kaufman, MD
Telemedicine technology, coupled with the proper medical expertise, can serve as a valuable solution for health care challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With its use in urgent and emergent episodic care, telemedicine has been shown to decrease ER utilization by up to 85% thereby improving quality of care, and avoiding a major source of distability.
Due to last minute changes in the schedule, the below session was not conducted.
Our Tech Resource Oasis: Disability Cocoon & Arc of Ohio
Joshua Cook | Dustin Wright
Technology is creating possibilities that were not possible in the past. So where do you go to find ideas, try before you buy, and continually learn? In this session Joshua Cook and Dustin Wright will present multiple resources and services offer by The Arc Ohio and Disability Cocoon. Joshua and Dustin will describe solutions and resources offered by both organization in a “rapid fire” style. Buckle up and take notes quickly. You are sure to find multiple resources so you can become a “tech champ” for the people you support.
Mid-East Ohio Regional Council (MEORC)
Ohio Center for Austism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Rest Assured: Telecare & Remote Support
Total Homecare Solutions (THS)
TechSummit Archive
For last year’s session descriptions, presenter bios, and presentation slides, follow the link below.
2018 TechSummit: Nisonger.osu.edu/2018TECHSUMMIT
Keynote:
Dustin Wright
Special Guest:
Jeff Davis
Breakout Presenters:
Eric Bell
William Darling, PhD
William T. Darling is the director of Assistive Technology of Ohio, a statewide disability technology program that is part of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. Dr. Darling received his master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Southern Illinois University and his doctorate in rehabilitation education from Ohio State. He has worked in the assistive technology field for over 20 years. He is the former chairman of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and past-president of the Ohio chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. For eight years he coordinated return-to-work programs for injured workers in the workers’ compensation system and began his career as a social worker for a mental health agency in Columbus. Bill and his wife Jill are the parents of six children and live in Worthington.
Carol and Howard Collins
Howard and Carol Collins are the parents of Christopher Collins. They are life long residents of Sandusky, Ohio and have been married for 47 years. In addition to Christopher, they are parents of Lisa who is working to expand the pool of providers in Erie County. Carol is a graduate of BGSU and is a former teacher. Howard graduated from General Motors Institute with an engineering degree. Both Howard and Carol are active in advocating for remote support as a means to independent living for people with special needs.
Christopher Collins
Christoper Collins is 31 years old, and happily moved into his own apartment in Sandusky, Ohio four years ago. He is a proud graduate of Sandusky High School and enjoys doing many things. In his words, Christopher is “a busy man”. He works at Goodwill Industries, and also at Berardi’s Restaurant, a local favorite in Sandusky. Christopher loves watching NASCAR races, WWE and Thomas the Tank movies.
Joshua Cook
Joshua Cook is the Associate Director at The Arc of Ohio. Joshua and his wife Amanda (Who also works for The Arc) have been married for 13 years and have 4 children. Both he and his wife are from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joshua originally worked for The Arc of Indiana and transferred to Ohio in January of 2017. He teaches at several parent support groups and life skills groups throughout the state and assists individuals in Self-advocacy in the Southeast region. As the Associate director, Joshua operates The Arc’s Assistive Technology Program statewide as well as the Family Choice Program’s Homemaker Personal Care and Ohio Shared Living provider service.
Julia Doyle
Julia Doyle is 39 years old and lives in a nice new apartment of her own in Cincinnati. A prominent spokesperson for remote monitoring, Julia has presented at various venues around Hamilton county. She has taken advantage of many opportunities in the past year, including attending an adult center and is now exploring a community job as well. Ms. Doyle serves on the managing board of her adult center and volunteers her time to help others. Inspired by the song “Don’t stop Believin” by Journey and some caring supportive people in her life, Julia is taking large strides toward an exciting future.
“I love having remote monitoring because it makes me feel safe when I am on my alone time. It makes me feel safe just knowing someone is just a push button away.”
Julia Doyle
Zach Haughawout
Zach Haughawout is the Director of the STABLE Account program in the office of Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague. Zach is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. Prior to joining the Treasurer’s Office, he served as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, where he oversaw the implementation of the largest increase of funds in the history of the department. Zach lives in Plain City, with his wife and three kids.
Matthew Kaufman, MD
Dr. Matthew Kaufman is the CEO of StationMD, a telemedicine organization designed to improve access to medical care through technology. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Jersey City Medical Center-Bayonne site. Dr. Kaufman received his medical degree from SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was chief resident. Prior to practicing emergency medicine, Dr. Kaufman trained in internal medicine and hematology-oncology. He was considered a key opinion leader in research and clinical practice treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He has over 40 publications, including a series of 7 medical training books in their 3rd edition. Dr. Kaufman has board certifications in internal medicine, emergency medicine, hematology and oncology. In his spare time, he directs a disaster preparedness training program in Central and South America.
Allison Leedy
Allison Leedy is a service and support administration (SSA) supervisor with Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS). Allison has been with Hamilton county since 2012. In addition to her role as an SSA supervisor, Allison has lead the remote support and assistive technology initiatives in Hamilton County. Prior to working at HCDDS, Allison devoted 12 years to working with children and families involved in the mental health system. Ironically, Allison’s personal interests include anything that allows her to be unplugged from technology. She loves the outdoors, being active and spending time with her 3 sons.
Jennifer Meadows
Jennifer Meadows is the Director of the Office of Medicaid Contracts and SSA for Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS). Prior to this role, she was the Assistant Director of Community Services for the agency; she started her work for the agency as a Quality Assessment reviewer in 2007. Before her time with HCDDS, she worked in the substance abuse field first as a counselor and then as a Quality Assurance Manager. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Therapy from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Cincinnati.