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The Smart Lab is a pioneering initiative developed to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), who are often overlooked in the design of health, work, and life-enhancing solutions. Despite the growing number of technologies aimed at promoting independence, there is currently no central resource where people with I/DD and their caregivers can learn about, test, and receive guidance on these innovations.
Located on ADAPT’s Stillwell Campus, the Smart Lab will serve as an educational and demonstration center, showcasing a wide range of smart home and assistive technologies specifically tailored for people with I/DD, while also benefiting seniors, veterans, and other populations. The lab will feature a model home environment where visitors can explore and interact with technologies that promote independence, community integration, and quality of life. Open to individuals with I/DD, their families, and caregivers, the Smart Lab will offer guided tours, hands-on exploration, consultations, and assessments—including Home Enabling Supports (HES) assessments for eligible individuals.
Partnering with us means helping to close the technology gap for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Through the Smart Lab, we’re creating a one-of-a-kind space where individuals, families, and caregivers can explore and test smart home and assistive technologies that foster independence and improve quality of life. Together, we can ensure innovation is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
To become a partner, reach out to Ronak Parikh rparikh@ucpnyc.org