Jordan Wagner
Working as a Direct Support Professional, Jordan Wagner began his work in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as a psychology student at The Ohio State University more than a decade ago. In this role, he made many friends who had developmental disabilities and assisted them in areas where it was difficult for them to help themselves. He sought to encourage independence for those with whom he worked. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Mr. Wagner now works at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), as Project Manager for Nisonger Center Technology Projects. In this role, Jordan incorporates his experience assisting individuals with IDD, his passion for promoting independence, and his enthusiasm for technology. With the collaborative effort of the Technology Projects team, Jordan has conducted research activities with regard to technology related services to support individuals with IDD; worked to familiarize himself with technologies, both current and emerging; coordinated efforts to plan the annual TechSummit conferences and organized tours of the Smart Home Discovery Place, tailored to the needs of the tour participants.
To see a full list of Technology Project Publications and current research initiatives, visit go.osu.edu/NisongerTech.