Tech First Talks
Tech First Talks are sessions hosted by SHIFT, featuring industry experts, technology vendors, providers, and other leaders advancing the Technology First movement. These engaging presentations explore a variety of enabling technology topics.
Only offered to enrolled SHIFT certification learners through the Resource Library
A Better Way, Not Another Thing: Lessons from the Front Lines of Enabling Technology
Session Details
As the human services field continues to evolve, enabling technology is creating new opportunities to support independence, choice, and community engagement. In this Tech First Talk, Darcie Marks shares her unique perspective as both a former provider leader and a current advocate for technology-enabled supports.
The conversation explores common concerns providers have when first encountering enabling technology, including fears that technology will increase workloads or reduce personal connections. Through real-world experience, Darcie discusses how thoughtful implementation can actually reduce barriers, support staff, and expand opportunities for people to live more self-directed lives.
Whether you’re a provider, leader, technology champion, or simply curious about the future of support services, this discussion highlights how technology can become a valuable partner in delivering person-centered supports and advancing Technology First principles.
About Darcie:
Darcie Marks serves as Senior Partnerships Manager at BoundaryCare, partnering with disability service organizations across the country to support the implementation of technology that enhances independence, health, and safety for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Speaker
Darcie Marks
BoundaryCare Senior Partnerships Manager
EVENT INFORMATION
- July Tech First Talk
- Recorded and Available in the SHIFT Resource Library