2025 Disability Tech Summit: Air Journey & Holidays Made Simpler

From the Department on Disability Services: Tech Solutions Make the Season Better

The vacation season will be nerve-racking for anybody. Learn how tech from Travelsist and Awake Labs will help individuals with disabilities benefit from the season and dwell extra independently.

The Disability Tech Virtual Summit is a dynamic two-day occasion going down on December 5 and 11, 2025. You’ll have the chance to:

• Choose from quite a lot of partaking breakout classes
• Hear instantly from tech builders and innovators
• Explore cutting-edge instruments designed to advertise independence, wellness, and inclusion

This is your likelihood to attach, study, and be impressed by the way forward for accessible know-how.

Use the QR code within the graphic above or click here to see the lineup of presenters and register for classes that curiosity you most. Reasonable lodging will be requested while you register or name 202-724-5055.

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From the Department on Disability Services: TechFirst Toolkit

The DDS TechFirst Toolkit is a useful information for planning groups and suppliers. It’s designed to assist the usage of know-how which will assist individuals with disabilities dwell extra independently, with larger privateness and selection.

The Toolkit contains:

• Easy-to-follow steps for planning and utilizing know-how
• Best practices and suggestions for fulfillment
• Resources to assist coaching and studying

It additionally helps DDS insurance policies on Remote Supports and Assistive Technology, and assists suppliers in utilizing tech in secure, person-centered methods.

The Toolkit is a dwelling doc—DDS will replace it as insurance policies and practices are applied or modified. You can discover the Toolkit on DDS’ web site by clicking here.