Connecticut Assistive Technology Innovation Conference June 22 2023

Register Now for Assistive Technology Conference on June 22

Connecticut's Assistive Technology Innovation Conference on Thursday, June 22 is a full-day event to help enhance awareness, understanding, access, and acquisition of Assistive Technology devices and services in Connecticut. Individuals and families receiving supports from DDS and DDS staff will have their registration fee waived and can attend the conference at no cost. The code for individuals and families is DDSAffiliateATCON23 and DDS staff should use DDSATCON23.

Keynote speaker Harold Sloves, an innovation consultant for ID/DD services, systems, and networks across multiple states, will provide exceptional insight and endless possibilities on Remote Supports to inspire participants on enhancing independent living, community navigation, education and employment, smart home technology, and more!  

Useful and informative breakout sessions with cutting-edge technology experts will include Assistive Technology for Employment; Accessibility Features for Your Smartphones & Tablets; Remote Supports to Foster Independent and Supportive Living; and Initiatives for Accessing Assistive Technology for Individuals with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Private Provider Incentives. The DDS AT & Me initiative will provide individuals eligible for DDS the opportunity to use, obtain and mentor others with technology products.

Participants will be able to immerse themselves in technology options by having hands on interaction with a large variety of Assistive Technology vendors, exhibitors, and manufacturers. A Smart Home on Wheels will be on-site for the day so that participants can see real-life technology in action to gain insight on the endless possibilities of how technology can transform their own environments to improve and increase independence in their daily lives! An AT Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt will offer a chance to win door prizes….

For more information on this Conference and/or to register, please click here: https://atconference.serc.co/

Registration Instructions:

1. Go to the Eventbrite link here: Connecticut Assistive Technology Innovation Conference Tickets, Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
2. Click the orange “get tickets” button.
3. Enter the promo code that applies to you below for free registration:
   a. Use the code DDSAffiliateATCON23 for individuals and family members eligible for DDS
   b. Use the code DDSATCON23 for staff employed by DDS.
4. Click the orange “check out” button.
5. Fill out your contact information.
6. Click “place order.”

Vendors and exhibitors registration and/or product demonstration should use this link: CT's Assistive Technology Innovation Conference: Exhibitors Registration Tickets, Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

This Conference is made possible by The State of CT Department of Developmental Services, The Council on Developmental Disabilities and CT Tech Act Project

For registration questions, please contact Linda Adorno, SERC, (860) 632-1485, ext. 241 or adorno@ctserc.org.