Session Title: AI, Accessibility, and Aging: Simple Technology Solutions for Aging Adults with IDD
Session Description: Aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face a unique “double challenge”—lifelong support needs combined with new age-related changes like vision loss, hearing decline, arthritis, and memory difficulties. This practical session equips providers and families with simple, affordable technology strategies to promote independence, safety, and social connection. Discover how built-in accessibility features, mainstream apps, and smart devices—like smartphones, Grandpad, Echo Show, and AI tools such as ChatGPT—can reduce isolation, support communication, and make everyday life easier. Learn person-centered, step-by-step approaches to unlock possibilities without overwhelming those you support.
About Joan: Joan Green, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist, assistive technology specialist, and eldertech advisor with more than 35 years of experience helping people thrive with the support of modern tools. As the founder of Innovative Speech Therapy, she works at the crossroads of disability, aging, and technology, guiding providers, families, and organizations to make everyday devices more usable and empowering. Joan also leads the Tech Life Inner Circle, a membership community that offers ongoing training, live “tech talks,” and practical support to help people stay current with accessibility features, AI, and emerging digital tools. Widely recognized for her ability to translate complex technology into simple, life-enhancing strategies, Joan is a frequent speaker, trainer, and mentor in the fields of rehabilitation, education, and aging services.
Session Title: AI, Accessibility, and Aging: Simple Technology Solutions for Aging Adults with IDD
Session Description: Aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face a unique “double challenge”—lifelong support needs combined with new age-related changes like vision loss, hearing decline, arthritis, and memory difficulties. This practical session equips providers and families with simple, affordable technology strategies to promote independence, safety, and social connection. Discover how built-in accessibility features, mainstream apps, and smart devices—like smartphones, Grandpad, Echo Show, and AI tools such as ChatGPT—can reduce isolation, support communication, and make everyday life easier. Learn person-centered, step-by-step approaches to unlock possibilities without overwhelming those you support.
About Joan: Joan Green, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist, assistive technology specialist, and eldertech advisor with more than 35 years of experience helping people thrive with the support of modern tools. As the founder of Innovative Speech Therapy, she works at the crossroads of disability, aging, and technology, guiding providers, families, and organizations to make everyday devices more usable and empowering. Joan also leads the Tech Life Inner Circle, a membership community that offers ongoing training, live “tech talks,” and practical support to help people stay current with accessibility features, AI, and emerging digital tools. Widely recognized for her ability to translate complex technology into simple, life-enhancing strategies, Joan is a frequent speaker, trainer, and mentor in the fields of rehabilitation, education, and aging services.
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