The AAIDD Technology Interest Network seeks to promote the use of technology as a strategy to increase the self-determination and quality of life of people with IDD.
Our Goals And Activities:
Increase Network Engagement
Identify and recruit two new members to serve in the roles of Communications Chair and Secretary for the Interest Network
Outreach to five new organizational partners to recruit members to the AAIDD Technology IN
Create a Technology IN Ambassador program from existing members to recruit and outreach to new members AAIDD Interest
Expand Outreach and Dissemination
Create a resource library of AAIDD published articles on technology and IDD
Continue to disseminate and discuss research topics and news articles about technology and IDD through TechConnect! meetings
Educate IN members about AAIDD events and publications and identify the role and potential contributions of Technology IN members and provide opportunities for networking
Work with IN members to develop and deliver one online seminar for AAIDD membership on a relevant topic to technology and IDD
Advance Technology Research
Create a series of white papers about promising practices in the applications of technology solutions by and for people with IDD and their families
Create 1-2 white papers for dissemination on topics relevant to technology and ID
