Innovative Technology

In this episode, we discuss innovative technology. We consider some of the key barriers that people with disabilities face in accessing assistive devices and technologies, and what can be done to help address those barriers. We also discuss some of the legislative and regulatory issues related to innovative technology. Our guests are Andrés Gallegos, chair of the National Council on Disability; Bruce Gans, MD, AMRPA’s Chief Policy Officer; Peter Thomas, ITEM Coalition Co-Coordinator and Managing Partner of Powers Law Firm; and Joe Nahra,  ITEM Coalition Co-Coordinator and Director of Government Relations for Powers Law Firm. This episode is cohosted by Kate Beller, AMRPA Executive Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Development, and Robert Krug, MD, immediate past chair of the AMRPA Board of Directors and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Advisory Group.