Fact: You are getting older.
Your eyesight may be a little blurry or you may have trouble remembering the milk. In fact, you may already be using some of the same accessibility features that are so important for people with various disabilities, such as increasing your text size or calendar reminders.
Independence is important at any age. Whether you are a non-verbal child trying to express yourself, an adult who suffered a traumatic brain injury, or a baby boomer just trying to stay in your home.
Low-cost, commercially available technology and apps have the power to help you, your children, and your parents gain independence. When used effectively, apps can serve as communication devices, help you complete everyday tasks, and remind you to take your medication.
This panel will examine and demonstrate how apps and mobile devices can be used to support independence by focusing on the individual’s skills, abilities, and interests.
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