TechknowledgeMe
Grantee: The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc
Project Goal:
This project aims to bridge the gap of the digital divide that impacts people with developmental disabilities to participate in virtual events by producing a series of videos training self-advocates to use videoconferencing.
Project Summary:
SANYS will create and disseminate short instructional videos with accompanying handouts that can be watched individually or in sequence teaching people with I/DD how to participate in video-conferenced meetings. The videos will feature a person with IDD using a device, graphics and screen shots, to illustrate, step by step instructions. SANYS will also create handouts that are simple for individuals and families to use can be sent or given to people to learn more independently. As a sustainability plan, the materials will be hosted on the SANYS website and the National Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC).
Key Activities:
- Develop 8 instructional videos on participating in videoconferencing events.
- Develop handout to complement the videos.
- Conduct trainings with self-advocates to implement the strategies learned.
Project Impacts:
I shared the videos with someone having a hard time joining. She got to do videoconferencing because of that. And now she does it!
-Program Participant
TechknowledgeMe Videos and Handouts
Resources available now! TechknowledgeMe is here to help people join and use videoconferencing. Included eight short videos that you can watch, text, email or show to someone, and handouts you can print to guide you step-by-step to join a videoconference.
Project Details:
Total Funding: $43,804
Project Length: 2 years
Project Start: April 1, 2021
Geographic Reach: Statewide
Current Status: Complete