Interactive Expo empowers people through technology
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board and We Thrive Together, hosted the inaugural Interactive Tech Expo on Sept. 26 at Summit Mall.
The free event was designed to showcase the newest technologies available to empower, inspire and support inclusion and independence for people with disabilities and limited mobility.
More than 700 guests attended the expo, which featured more than 45 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and services through interactive workshops and live demonstrations of state-of-the-art assistive devices. Adaptive devices for daily living, communication aids and mobility solutions were also highlighted.
“The response to this year’s expo has been incredible,” said Connie Jack, MCBDD assistive technology specialist. “We are thrilled to provide a platform where technology meets the needs of individuals with disabilities, allowing them to discover solutions that can significantly improve their daily lives and help them find greater independence.”
Attendees had the opportunity to test products hands-on and to engage and ask questions directly with assistive technology companies and specialists. The expo, which is expected to become an annual event, also featured presentations from prominent voices in the assistive technology field and a performance by Hearts of Music – an orchestra of people with disabilities who use technology to create music. ∞