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TechSAge State of the Science Conference 2022

TechSAge State of the Science Conference 2022

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Date: May 4 - 5, 2022

TechSAge will host its second State of the Science Conference at the Illini Center in Chicago, IL. This two-day event will highlight research advances and priorities in technologies to support people aging with disability. Sessions will focus on our four areas of research:

  • Support Safety and Independence in Everyday Home Activities;
  • Maintain Health and Wellness;
  • Enhance Connectivity and Community Mobility;
  • and Facilitate Caregiving.

This will be a hybrid event with the opportunity to participate in-person or join remotely via Zoom.

*In-person registration has closed. RSVP for online participation by April 22. You will receive information on conference details and how to join via Zoom. 

RSVP Form

Submit by April 22

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Plenary Speakers

Image collage of the four plenary speakers at the TechSAge State of the Science Conference: Elizabeth Mynatt, Ph.D., Marcia Finlayson, Ph.D., Katie Perumbeti, M.S., and Amy Eisenstein, Ph.D.

Program

Wednesday, May 4

Welcome & Introduction
1 - 1:15 PM CT
TechSAge Project Directors (Jon Sanford, M.Arch., Wendy Rogers, Ph.D., & Tracy Mitzner, Ph.D.)

Maintain Health and Wellness
1:15 - 2:45 PM CT

Presenters:

  • Elizabeth Mynatt, Ph.D. “Socio-Technical Approaches to Maintaining Health and Wellness”
  • Girish Krishnan, Ph.D. “Soft and Dexterous Robot Configurations to Support Healthcare for Older Adults”
  • Merrill Friedman, B.A. “Inclusive Healthcare Policy & Advocacy: Advancing Equity for People with Disabilities and Older Adults Through Managed Care"

TechSAge Showcase 
3 - 5 PM CT

For in-person attendees: Reception with TechSAge posters and demonstrations on display. 

For virtual attendees: Showcase content available at bottom of this page.

Conference Dinner (For In-Person Attendees)
6:30 PM CT

Thursday, May 5

Breakfast (For In-Person Attendees)
9 AM CT

Introduction & Opening Remarks
9:30 - 9:45 AM CT
Amy Lulich, Senior Policy Advisor, Illinois Department on Aging

Enhance Connectivity and Community Mobility
9:45 - 11:15 AM CT

Presenters:

  • Katie Perumbeti, M.S. “Community Connections”
  • Margaret Campbell, Ph.D. “Federal Transportation Policies and Programs for Adults Aging with Disabilities: Complexities, Gaps, & Implications for Community Mobility”
  • Joy Hammel, Ph.D. and Emily Kringle, Ph.D. “Increasing Social Connectivity, Networking, and Participation with People Aging with Stroke during COVID”

Support Safety and Independence in Everyday Home Activities
11:30 - 1 PM CT

Presenters:

  • Marcia Finlayson, Ph.D. "Looking Back to Move Forward: What We Do and Do Not Know About Using Technology to Support Everyday Activities Among People Aging with Multiple Sclerosis”
  • Laura Rice, Ph.D. “Technology to Support Fall Prevention and Management Among Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs or Scooters”
  • Michael Phillips, B.A. "The Post-COVID Outlook for The Digital Home"

Lunch (For In-Person Attendees)
1 - 2 PM CT
 
Facilitate Caregiving
2 - 3:30 PM CT

Presenters:

  • Amy Eisenstein, Ph.D. “Leveraging Technology as a Tool to Facilitate Caregiving”
  • Sarah Ruiz, Ph.D. “Care Coordination Innovation: Telehealth for Caregivers and People Aging with Disability"
  • Su Jin (Susan) Lee, Ph.D. “Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to Guide Development of Environmental Interventions to Support Caregiving Activities”

Closing Remarks
3:30 - 4 PM CT
TechSAge Project Directors (Jon Sanford, M.Arch., Wendy Rogers, Ph.D., & Tracy Mitzner, Ph.D.)

Team & Advisory Board Dinner
6:30 PM CT

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