St Clairsville Assistive Technology Expo Scheduled for November 5
Three Ohio county boards will host a free public expo showcasing over 50 assistive technology tools designed to foster independent living.
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The Belmont, Harrison, and Noble County Boards of Developmental Disabilities will host the TechAssist Expo on November 5 in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Your Ohio News reported that the free public event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities facility on Hammond Road. [1][3]
According to Your Ohio News, the event will showcase more than 50 assistive technology tools and services designed to help people with developmental disabilities live more independently. The displays will include practical items such as adaptive tools for turning keys and opening jars. [1]
Your Ohio News also reported that visitors can test smart-home systems during the expo. These systems demonstrate modern tools that can control household lights using voice commands or monitor safety with built-in sensors. [1]
St. Clairsville serves as the county seat of Belmont County and had a population of 5,096 people at the 2020 census. The upcoming expo aims to provide local residents direct access to supportive modern resources. [1][3]
In short
- The TechAssist Expo will take place on November 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in St. Clairsville.
- The event is free to the public and hosted by three county boards of developmental disabilities.
- More than 50 assistive technology tools and services will be featured at the showcase.
Sources
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- [1]TechAssist Expo in St. Clairsville to showcase assistive technologyYour Ohio News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Expo 2020 on Wikipedia
- [3]St. Clairsville, Ohio on Wikipedia
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