Latham attends “Talking Tech” conference presented by ADDP & DDS

Several Latham Centers staff members participated in “Talking Tech 2019”, a conference co-sponsored by the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) 和 Department of Developmental 服务 (DDS). The full-day of technology-related sessions was held at the Boston Marriott Newton on Thursday, 10月17日^th.  在一起, we celebrated the promise of technology for empowerment 和 social inclusion of individuals with disabilities. The event featured experts in varied technologies — including:

• Assistive Technology — software 和 electronic devices to enhance the lives of individuals with I/DD; assistive devices 和 instruments to aid in activities of daily living (ADL).

• Electronic Health Records (EHRs) – review of available high-quality electronic health records solutions 和 EHR implementation.

• Remote Monitoring – review of national trends in remote monitoring.

• Software solutions for providers – software applications designed to improve provider efficiency 和 effectiveness while also enhancing the quality of services for individuals served.

• 远程医疗, review of available telehealth services, including case studies by providers using telehealth systems.

• Cycbersecurity, smart tech, 和 much more.

We’d like to extend our thanks to ADDP 和 DDS for bringing providers together with technology experts, 和 to our colleagues from ADDP member organizations statewide who helped plan this opportunity for providers to connect with 和 learn from one another.

Pictured at “Talking Tech 2019” are staff members from Transitions Centers (Vanessa Vogt 和 Kristi Dolbec), 和 from Latham Centers (Rebecca Amaral, Kathleen VanEsselstyn, 和 Brendon Eldridge).