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Make everyday life easier, safer, more comfortable
Want to stay in your home longer as you age? Curious about the tools that make everyday life easier, safer, and more comfortable? Join Professor Emeritus Donald (Don) Grossman, a University of Florida pioneer in adaptive technology, for a practical, beginner-friendly tour of today’s assistive and adaptive tech for the home.
This one-hour lecture is designed for both the everyday consumer and anyone planning for “aging in place.” We’ll explore real-world solutions such as:
Voice assistants and smart speakers used safely (reminders, routines, emergency help)
Hearing and vision support tools (captions, screen readers, amplification options)
Smart home safety devices (lighting, doorbells, fall-risk reduction, alerts)
Smartphone accessibility settings that make a big difference
How to choose devices without overspending or getting overwhelmed
You’ll leave with a simple checklist of ideas to try at home and a clearer sense of what’s worth it, what isn’t, and how to stay in control of privacy settings.
Presenter Bio:
Professor Emeritus Donald (Don) Grossman is a University of Florida pioneer in adaptive technology who helped develop early accessible computing tools for students with disabilities. He now shares practical, home-focused assistive technology strategies that help people live more safely and independently as they age.
| Mon, Mar 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 08 | Closed |
