It’s hard to find a home space today that isn’t impacted by technology, from our private bedrooms and bathrooms to our kitchens and laundry areas. The demonstrations will feature innovative smart home technologies—both general and specialized—used today by health and human service agencies to support independence in community-based living.
Join OPEN MINDS for the third annual smart home expo on October 22, 2025! Embedded in the 2025 OPEN MINDS Technology and Analytics Institute, this day-long interactive room is dedicated to recent advancements in smart home technology that support independent and community-based living for persons with disabilities and older adults.
The expo will take place on October 22, 2025. To be considered, technologies must be used by consumers to support independence in community-based living. Selections will be based on the following considerations: applicants will be rated on a 1-10 scale for each category.
Selection Criteria:
- Innovation: How innovative/creative is the technology?
- Impact: What outcomes have been realized by consumers from the use of your product?
- Accessibility: How accessible is the technology to consumers, and what has been done to combat any prominent barriers preventing consumer access?