Guest Speaker John Schwartz (Sorenson assistive technologies)

Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker: John Schwartz, Engineer at Sorenson -- Smart Phone Solutions for hearing Impairments

From their website: "Sorenson uses language to support human connections. Through a combination of patented technology and people-centric services, we provide solutions to make communication accessible and welcoming for all.

We believe in connecting people across languages—both signed and spoken—and enhancing understanding and clarity with captioning."

Learning Objectives

• How can smart phones support the act of communication for people with hearing impairments?
• What considerations are important when designing an assistive technology for the real world? (ethics, cost, function, etc.)