The role of the Connecting People through Technology Workgroup is to provide regional leadership and educate people on best practices to grow communities where people with disabilities can access technology resources to authentically engage in economic, civic, and social spaces.

This workgroup acknowledges the urgency of need for community connectedness as a result of the workforce shortage and the pandemic.

The Connecting People Through Technology Workgroup includes members of the Region 10 Quality Council, representatives of stakeholder groups, and Region 10 Quality Council staff.

The Technology Workgroup will:

  • Use findings and trends from individual quality reviews to improve community connectedness.
  • Gather and use information from multiple sources relating to technology resources within the community, including collaborating with various stakeholders through listening sessions, community conversations, focus groups and informational interviews.
  • Create a slate of best practices and regional resources that promotes community connectedness through technology.
  • Develop a plan to communicate and encourage best practices and share community resources.
  • Work collaboratively with other RQC workgroups to develop a public awareness campaign to promote understanding of the impact that community connectedness has on individuals and society as a whole.
  • Determine and address training needs for stakeholders.
  • Provide summary information and feedback to the Region 10 Quality Council.