Technology is both a challenge and an opportunity for everyone, including people with disabilities. It is a challenge because sometimes it requires a great deal of mental or physical effort to be done successfully. But it also is an opportunity as it allows us to grow, communicate, and be more productive. When our offices were closed to the public, we learned that technology could be a partial alternative for in-person meetings during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We had to expand the use of technology and find ways to preserve and grow our community through technology. We increased the use of telephones, the internet, and social media, and became regular users of a zoom platform for digital meetings. Although we are happy the Pandemic is almost over, we do not want to revert to life the way it was before COVID-19. In addition to meeting people in person, we will continue to use technology and expand its use to create a virtual and dynamic community of people that can overcome not only their disabilities but are also mastering high-tech.
During the Pandemic, LIFTT completed our ADA-accessible website. The new website launched on January 31, 2022, allowing people with all disabilities to browse and obtain information about independent living services. In early March 2022, we began a new project and are now developing an APP comprised of software that can be installed and run on a computer, tablet, smartphone, and other electronic devices. You will be able to use the APP to communicate directly with LIFTT’s independent living specialists through live chat and receive notifications that will keep you informed and updated about everything going on in our community.
LIFTT’s website and APP are just the beginning of something bigger. We continue to look for innovative ideas, creative initiatives, and practical suggestions. Please help us create the future and not only imagine how technology can help us promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society but make it our reality.
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