1	2004 Coleman Institute Conference “Enhancing the Quality of Life for People with Cognitive Disabilities Through Technology” Tuesday, October 5, 2004
2	Overview Background and Introduction R & D Challenges Marketplace Challenges Next Generation Prompting Technologies Final Comments
3	Background and Introduction Began Research Specifically on Assistive Technology for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in 1991, Due in Part to its Nonexistence Founded AbleLink Technologies in 1997 AbleLink’s Primary Mission Research, develop, and deliver Cognitive Support Technology addressing the practical daily living needs of individuals with intellectual and other cognitive disabilities.
4	Approach Needs Analysis, R & D, Field Testing, Commercialization Develop research-based assistive technology solutions to meet practical needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities by including individuals with disabilities, parents, professionals, and other caregivers throughout the process – and through partnerships with organizations with the common vision to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
5	Challenges in R & D Identifying R & D Needs Understanding Users
6	"Pocket Coach:" Pocket Coach: First “PDA” for individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing step-by-step verbal task prompting.
7	Challenges in R & D Identifying R & D Needs Understanding Users Responding to Changing Technologies Maintaining Mission Finding Funding
8	Example: Web Trek Research Project
9	Web Access Project – SBIR I & II
10	Fitting Technology to the User
11	Designing to User Needs
12	Challenges in Bringing Research Results to the Marketplace Completion: It’s 98% Done! Marketplace Doesn't Do Journals! Technology New to the Toolbox Lack of Awareness of Success Stories
13	Web Trek Connect Picture and audio-based email program designed specifically for users with cognitive disabilities that have difficulty reading and writing.
14	Example of Technology Success Story
15	Challenges in Bringing Research Results to the Marketplace Completion: It’s 98% Done! Marketplace Doesn't Do Journals! Technology New to the Toolbox Lack of Awareness of Success Stories Cognitive Technology Developers/ Content Developers Working In Isolation Lack of Standards
16	Introducing the AIMS Protocol
17	AIMS Online Community
18	Summary Background and Introduction Research & The Marketplace R & D Challenges Marketplace Challenges Next Generation Prompting Technologies Final Comments