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Access to Technology
The Sibling Leadership Network
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0:39
Please tell us about yourself and your experience with the sibling community.
1:59
So tell us about your current work with cognitive access to mainstream technology? And why siblings should know more about it?
7:33
So, I often hear the term assistive technology. Can you tell us what the difference is between technology and mainstream technology?
12:58
How can sibs best support our siblings, who could benefit from improved access to technology solutions.
15:02
If a sibling, a sibling who's listening out there wants to access or get process started accessing technology solutions for their sim, how would they begin their journey?
18:19
In regards to starting that process. Do you have any advice about how a sibling might get funds or how to fund that search?
22:19
What barriers still exist for marginalized communities who want to access technology solutions?
25:23
So for any potential tech champion, who may be listening out there, what is the best way for them to try to get involved in this process?
27:14
What impact has the pandemic had on access to technology solutions?
33:04
What changes need to be made to ensure access to technology solutions for the wider disability community?
36:48
what is the best way to get involved or to tell our story?
38:29
What possible innovations are you personally excited to see in the future of this field?
The Sibling Leadership Network
Access to Technology
Jan 09, 2023
Season 2
Episode 1
The Sibling Leadership Network
We kick off 2023 by speaking about sibs and access to technology with one of our past Chairs and Associate Research Professor at the University of Kansas, Shea Tanis.
Resources:
- SLN Endorses The Declaration of The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access
- Technology First
- Self-Determination
- Assistive Technology Acts
- Digital Equity Act
- State Assistive Technology Program Information
- Affordable Connectivity Program
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
- National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD)
- “digital equity forums” Google search
- State of the States
- Appendix K Waivers
- ARPA Funds
- American Rescue Plan
- SibNet on Facebook
- Sibling Support Project
- Consumer Electronics Showcase
- Haptic technology
- Tactile Internet
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