Blog | Tag: Technology

Technology can speed up paperwork. But it can also create barriers. If the data going in is incomplete or wrong, the decision can be wrong. This blog is a practical guide to self-advocacy when AI or automated systems may be involved in healthcare decisions. You will learn what these tools are, what questions to ask, how to request a real review by a qualified person, and how to document what happened so you can follow up effectively.

November 11th is World Usability Day, an annual event intended to highlight the importance of technology as a way to help make our lives easier. Devices like cellphones, laptops, tablets, and public access kiosks — and the websites, applications and interfaces that run on these devices — have the potential to remove barriers, open up opportunities, and advance inclusion for people with disabilities.