
TechSAge State of the Science Conference 2022
TechSAge State of the Science Conference 2022

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.
Plenary Speakers
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