Technologies to Support Aging among People with Long-Term Disabilities
Fall 2024 Newsletter – Now Available
In this issue of TechSAge News, we look back at the past year to highlight achievements and updates from the Center. Learn more about our featured projects and staff, and catch up on the latest events, publications, and study opportunities.
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Featured Article
Using Technology to Support the Everyday Activities of People Aging with Long-Term Disabilities
A new TechSAge article published in the Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) Journal special issue on technology and aging highlights our center’s approach of user-centered technology R&D to address the unique challenges of aging with disability.
Latest Publications
Technology Implications
Everyday Challenges for Individuals Aging With Vision Impairment: Technology Implications
Aging Trends
Understanding Wheelchair Use in Older Adults From the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Digital Assistants
Understanding the needs of older adults learning to use digital home assistants: A demonstration study
Staff Spotlight:Deana McDonagh, PhD
Deana McDonagh is a Professor of Industrial Design and Director of the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology at Illinois. She is an investigator focusing on empathic modeling through the pedagogy of discomfort, enabling participants to experience the challenges others with diverse abilities face in completing daily activities. This work aims to foster a deeper understanding of inclusivity in design among educators, students, and researchers. Deana helps lead TechSAge training activities and serves as the co-lead of our Outreach Core Fun fact: Deana is a proud Mancunian from Manchester, UK, a city founded circa 79 AD!
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TechSAge research is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR Grant #90REGE0021 and #90REGE0006-01-00)
NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).