1. Thank Yous!  Fellow Co-Chairs:  Dr. Kathy McCoy/NIDILRR Consultant, Co-Chair ICAT, and Chair, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Delaware;  Samantha Meklir/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, Office of Policy, Director – Division of Strategic Policy  Planning Committee: (see conference handout for list )  Presenters & Moderators (see conference handout)  ICDR Interim Executive Director:  Kristi Wilson, Deputy Director, NIDILRR  NIDILRR Senior Management  New Editions Consulting, Inc.:  Cherie Takemoto, Robin Toliver, Sadie Hagberg, and Rachel Saenz; and  All of You! 1

2. Why This Conference & Why Now?  2010: NIDRR sponsored a “Stakeholder’s Forum on Requirements for Accessible Health Information Technology,” in collaboration with Healthy People 2020. Goal = new objectives on HIT accessibility Conclusion: raised awareness, but ahead of the curve  2010: Creation of the ICDR Interagency Committee on Assistive Technology (ICAT)  2014: ICDR adopts “accessible HIT” as cross-cutting major goal  2015: Publication of ONC’s updated “Federal Health IT Strategic Plan: 2015-2020, with expanded mission and focus on:  Use of HIT by providers, researchers, and individuals to improve health, healthcare, and reduce costs; and  Empowering individuals, families, and caregivers health management and engagement. 2

3. Conference Framework: Purpose  Purpose: To advance the priority of accessibility in HIT systems and tools from a compliance-oriented approach toward one that is user-driven, responsive to human-centered consumer experiences, and results in increased patient engagement and improved health and wellness for individual with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers. 3

4. Conference Framework: Objectives (Abbreviated)  Elevate the importance of accessibility and usability in the nation’s HIT agenda  Exchange perspectives among diverse stakeholder groups and identify barriers and potential levers of change for creating  Highlight the latest research findings and identify best practices and actionable strategies  Catalyze new research and development initiatives and collaborative partnerships that move the accessible HIT agenda forward to achieving the Triple Aim: improved patient care, reduced costs, and improved health outcomes for individuals with disabilities, older adults and caregivers. 4

5. Key Building Blocks of Conference  Bridging aging and disability perspectives on needs for and barriers to using HIT  Involving diverse stakeholder groups:  End-Users and Advocates -- representing three target populations: older adults, people with disability, and caregivers;  Accessibility & Usability Experts  Policy Makers and Experts  Researchers and Developers of AHIT  Industry Representatives  Fostering exchange of perspectives and the generation of actionable strategies and potential solutions through Small Group Huddles and Wrap-Up Conversations 5

6. Conference Products & Dissemination Activities  Archived Presentations  Conference Proceedings -- preparation and dissemination  Journal article submission  Incorporation of “findings” into larger 2015 ICDR strategic planning process  Other strategies that emerge from conference 6