Moving Past the Myths: Changing the Conversation About Technology First

Misconceptions about enabling technology can become real barriers to a Technology First approach. Technology may be viewed as too expensive, too complicated, unsafe, impersonal, or only appropriate for certain people. Families may worry that technology will replace human connection. Staff may see it as a threat to their role. Teams may assume a person is not capable of using technology before ever exploring the possibilities.

This Community of Practice will focus on the myths and misconceptions organizations are encountering and, more importantly, what they are doing to move past them. Participants will share the assumptions they hear most often, where those beliefs come from, and the conversations, experiences, education, and real-world successes that have helped change perspectives.  Together, we’ll explore how organizations are responding to concerns without dismissing them, creating opportunities for people to experience technology firsthand, and helping teams shift from focusing on why technology might not work to considering what could be possible.

Come prepared to share a myth or misconception you’ve encountered, how it affected the conversation or decision-making, and anything you’ve found helpful in changing the perspective.