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Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of PittsburghGuest(s): Emily Gerhardstein, CEO & Co-Founder, LS AdaptiveIMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter LS Adaptive | WebsiteTimestamps1:33 Meet Emily and LS Adaptive3:51 How Caregiving Influenced the Product5:21 Ecosystem Approach to Social Impact7:49 What Each Part of the Ecosystem Brings to the Table9:10 Engaging People with Disabilities at the Design Stage13:03 Partners in Healthcare18:59 How to Find Emily and LS Adaptive

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of PittsburghGuest(s): Dr. Tony Sterns, Founder and CEO of iRxReminder  IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  iRxReminder | Website  Dr. Tony Sterns | LinkedIn, Miami University, Email [email protected]

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of PittsburghGuest(s): Walter (Wally) Boot, PhD  (CREATE / ENHANCE), Sara Czaja, PhD (CREATE / ENHANCE) IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement ) | Website https://create-center.org/ ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement) Center | Website https://www.enhance-rerc.org/   Discussion Topics (Timestamps)00:00 Introduction / Guest bios01:20 Unsolved challenges in aging and technology04:30 Why products still fail older adults07:00 Misconceptions about aging and tech literacy09:30 AI and Medicare decision support14:30 Hallucinations, trust, and RAG systems18:45 AI for cognitive support and caregivers21:30 Privacy, scams, and deepfakes25:00 VR and social isolation29:00 VR risks: falls, cybersickness, home use32:00 VR for wayfinding and ADL training35:00 User-centered design and needs assessment37:30 Community implementation + closing

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The Tech Behind Ma-Talk   2:26Data Privacy and Child Safety  11:32Lessons & Future Directions   19:07Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The inspiration  1:15Their experience with AAC  5:45Early Development  10:37Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Taylor Allen and Sreejith Ravi, REAR LAB at Georgia Tech IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  REAR Lab | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) What sparked the idea  2:05Design challenges  6:06Different features  13:09Future applications and the market 19:58RESNA student design challenge 22:01Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics (time stamp) Technical hurdles in developing Door-E  1:13Engineering and manufacturing challenges  4:18Community-building and user feedback  7:34Stories of impact and user needs  14:07Next steps: beta testing, scaling, and distribution  17:02Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics The origin story of DOOR-E, inspired by helping a friend with mobility needsFeedback that shaped product developmentCommunity validation and emotional impact of connecting with usersHow DOOR-E works: portable, affordable, and zero-installation door automationTarget users: individuals with mobility challenges, caregivers, and therapistsBroader applications beyond accessibility, including everyday convenienceTranscript | Word Doc, PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  HAT Team Information | Video, Website, Publication   Discussion Topics RESNA Student Design Challenge ExperienceBridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World UseNext Steps for the Hand Assessment Tool (HAT)Advice for Other Student InnovatorsVision for Real-World Impact

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  HAT Team Information | Video, Website, Publication Transcript | Word Doc,  PDF   Discussion Topics Intro & Episode OverviewTeam Formation and BackgroundsClinical Motivation Behind HATHow HAT WorksTech Design Choices (Leap vs Webcam)Reliability Testing InsightsInclusivity and Accessibility in DesignOT Perspective on Disability RepresentationClosing & Teaser for Part 2

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Josh Anderson, Program Director, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads, and Host of Assistive Technology Update Guest(s): Brandon Biggs, CEO of XR Navigation; John McInerney, IMPACT Mentor and Board Member IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Easter Seals Crossroads | Website Assistive Technology Update | Website, Podcast Apple Page XR Navigation | LinkedIn, Website Transcript | Word Doc,  PDF

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Josh Anderson, Program Director, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads, and Host of Assistive Technology Update Guest(s): Brandon Biggs, CEO of XR Navigation; John McInerney, IMPACT Mentor and Board Member IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Easter Seals Crossroads | Website  Assistive Technology Update | Website, Podcast Apple Page XR Navigation | LinkedIn, Website Transcript | Word Doc,  PDF

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Co-Host: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Technology Translation, IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Emilie Maamary, CMO of Steadiwear  IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Transcript | PDF Some abbreviations used during the episode: B to B to C: business to business to consumer MVP: minimum viable product

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Co-Host: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Technology Translation, IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Emilie Maamary, CMO of Steadiwear  Use the code "IETF" to get an additional $50 off the pre-order of the Steadiwear Three device, which is currently available at a 40% discount through the end of the year 2024. IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Transcript | PDF Timestamps: 1:43 Steadiwear's Origin and Personal Inspiration 3:47 Challenges and Initial Steps 4:45 User Testing and Product Development 8:40 Navigating the FDA Process 16:53 Seeking Consultants and Mentors 18:37 Collaborations and Connections 21:40 Promotions and Final Thoughts

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Leah Marmo, Director of Impact Accelerator at Iglis, Pittsburgh, PA IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Transcript | PDF Timestamps: 1:59 Leah's Background Story 20:15 Key Lessons Learned Throughout Her Career 27:37 Mission and Vision of the Inglis Impact Accelerator  41:07 Sample Clients 56:26 Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs in this Space   Companies Mentioned in Episode Together International | Website  testa-seat | Website Cookie Cookie Ice Cream | Website River City Growers | Website Disability Media Network | Website