Concurrent Session A
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
11:00 am - 12 noon
A1. USING AI TO SUPPORT AUTONOMY
Moderator: Sheida Raley, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Arkansas, AAIDD Research Interest Network
Technology, Autonomy, and the Future of HCBS: Advancing Data-Driven Remote Support Ecosystems in IDD Services
Rachel Hendrickson, MEd, NextGen Assistive Technology
Ken Smith, NextGen Assistive Technology
John Young, Trinity Services
Paul Carpenter, Boundary Care
Thane Dykstra, PhD, Trinity Services