Overview
Assistive technology (AT) has universal benefit to promote inclusion globally, affording opportunities for all to engage in meaningful and valuable activities and improve quality of life. With heightened awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the impact of culture and social influences on promoting engagement and function need to be centered in all aspects of AT. This session will approach AT through the lens of diversity, inclusion, culture, and equity, challenging attendees to consider current policies and practices while also addressing challenges and exploring approaches to create change.
Learning Objectives
- Define four key terms for addressing diversity, inclusion, culture, and equity in assistive technology.
- Identify six key considerations for assistive technology policy and practice.
- Discuss one or more best practice approaches for addressing diversity, and equity in assistive technology policy and practice.
Primary & Secondary Strands
Mainstream & Web Accessible Technologies; AT for Physical Access and Participation
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- ADA Coordinator
- Administrators
- AT Specialists
- Alternative Media Specialist
- Caregivers
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education
- Family Members
- Government/Non-Profit Agencies
- Instructional Technologist
- Media Specialist
- Occupational Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Physical Therapists
- Rehab Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired
- Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Transition Coordinator
- Visual Impairment Specialists
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Session Delivery Method
In-person presentation with recording
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2023 Conference on Friday, February 3 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: June 15, 2023
This session recording is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
End date of CRC CEUs offering: January 30, 2024
As this course was included in the ATIA 2023 Virtual Event series, please refer to the ATIA Learning Center CEUs page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.
Speaker/s:
Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, BCTS
GIFTS Institute, CEO; Occupational Therapist
Biography
Dr. Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, BCTS is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in the rehabilitation field, primarily with individuals with and without disabilities across the lifespan in schools, hospitals, clinics, and community-based settings. She holds a PhD in Special Education in Early Childhood, a Masters in Occupational Therapy, Bachelors in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in counseling, Diploma in Massage Therapy, and various professional certifications, including assistive technology, telehealth, sensory integration, health and wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Jackson works as an assessment consultant with WPS. She is CEO of GIFTS Institute, based in South Florida, where she leverages technology, training, and consultations to improve life for individuals and organizations internationally. Dr. Jackson is also a researcher and leader, holding positions and serving on boards of professional associations and community organizations. She is the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) 2022 Award of Merit, the highest in the profession, and the current AOTA Alternate Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am CEO of GIFTS Institute and an assessment consultant with WPS.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Dr. Jackson serves as the AOTA Alternate Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and is a member of the American Occupational Therpay Association (AOTA).