Assistive Tech at Home with Professor Emeritus Don
Practical tools to stay independent at hom
Wednesday, March 25
10:30am - 11:30am
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Multipurpose RoomMake 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.
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
| Mon, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 03 | Closed |

