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Agrawl, R., DuPlessis, H., Kuo, D., & Tanis, E.S. (2022, June). Panel Presentation: State and Federal Policy. [Invited panelist]. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Supporting children with disabilities: Lessons from pandemic workshop.

Tanis, E. S. (2022, April). Technology disruption and the future of ID/DD services and supports. [Invited presentation]. SafeinHome corp.

Tanis, E. S. (2022, April). Inclusive research by design. [Invited presentation.] University of Kansas Disability Visibility Lecture Series.

 Zahid, J., Tanis, E.S. (2022, March 2). Episode 5: Technology for community living with Emily Shea Tanis. [Invited podcast]. Boggs Cast. https://theboggscenter.podbean.com/

Tanis, E. S (2022, February). The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Project. [Invited presentation]. University of Kansas Center on Developmental Disabilities. Lawrence, KS.

Johns, J., Fink, D., Cargill-Willis, K., Larson, S., Tanis, E.S., Butterworth, J., (2021, December). Community living for individuals with disabilities: A look back and into the future. [Invited presentation]. 2021 HCBS Conference. Baltimore, MD

Tanis, E.S. (2021, November). Tech-living: Community living in the digital age. [Keynote]. Enabling Technology Summit, Nashville, TN.

Shouse, J. & Tanis, E. S. (2021, November 2). If ‘Technology Solutions’ are So Helpful, Why Do So Few Folks with Disabilities Have Access? Tennesseeworks Blog. https://www.tennesseeworks.org/if-technology-solutions-are-so-helpful-why-do-so-few-folks-with-disabilities-have-access/

Kobelt, T., Tanis, E.S., & Wellems, G. (2021, November). What’s next? Technology. [Invited panelist]. OCALICON Online. Columbus, OH.

Tanis, E. S. (2021, October). Technology solutions for community living. [Invited webinar] The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series. Piscataway, NJ.

Tanis, E.S. (2021, September). Technology disruption and the future of ID/DD services and supports. [Keynote] The Provider Alliance Conference. Pittsburg, PA.

Tanis, E.S. (2021, September). Forever changed: Technology disruptions and the crisis of those left behind. [Invited presentation]. 2021 Alliance Summit, Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2021, July 23). State of the Nation. A look at technology use and barriers. Invited presentation at the Tech Summit 2021. Columbus, OH.

Tanis, E. S. (2021, June 14). Technology Supports and Services in the 21st Century. Invited presentation at the ANCOR Annual Conference (virtual).

Tanis, E.S. (2021, May). Forever changed: Technology disruption and the crisis of those left behind. Invited keynote at the Everyday Lives 2021 Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Tanis, E.S. (2021, May). Inclusive design and research. Invited presentation at the John Slatin Virtual AccessU 2021 Conference.

Tanis, E.S. (2021, May). Disrupting services: The role of technology solutions in community living. Invited keynote at the IACP 2021 Annual Conference. Urbandale, IA.

Tanis, E.S. (2020, August). Accessing technology solutions for community living. Invited webinar presentation at the Colorado Collaborative for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Options. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2020, June). Embracing disruptive technology and the future of employment. Invited keynote at the 2020 APSE Virtual Conference. Retrieved from: https://matchboxvirtual.com/2020-apse-virtual- conference-schedule/

Perez, E. & Tanis, E. S. (2020, June). Navigating the storm: Technology use during emergencies. NASDDDS Virtual Directors Forum & Mid-Year Conference. Alexandria, VA.

Tanis, E.S. (2020, May). Getting Smart about Technology. Invited Training at Perspectives Corp., Providence, RI. Tanis, E.S., Lulinski, A., & Wu, J. (2020, March). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Indiana Moving Forward. Invited keynote at the INARF 2020 Pre-Conference Leadership Symposium. Indianapolis, IN. (Conference cancelled).

Wade, K., Tanis, E.S., Hargrove, T., Kamber, T. & Wren, C. (2021, February). Bridging the digital divide for HCBS beneficiaries (Part 1). Invited webinar panelist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living. Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S. (2020, February) Advancing Technology Solutions for People with IDD in Colorado. Alliance Board Meeting. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2020, January) 21st Century Community Living. Invited keynote for the Therap National Conference, Denver, CO

Tanis, E.S. & Lulinski, A. (2019, November). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: FY 2017. Invited presentation for the U.S. Administration for Community Living Projects of National Significance Data Brief. Washington, DC

Tanis, E. S. & Brent, B. (2019, November). How state technology efforts contribute to quality supports. Invited Plenary Presentation, National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) 2019 Directors Forum and Annual Conference. Alexandria, VA.

Tanis, E.S. & Lulisnki, A. (2019, October). The promise of Olmstead. Invited presentation: Georgetown Law Symposium “Fulfilling Olmstead: Community Living for People with Disabilities.” Washington, DC.

Tanis, E.S. (2019, September). Connection between technology and person-centered thinking. Rhode Island State Leadership Forum. Providence, RI.

Tanis, E.S. (2019, September) Statewide Technology First. Rhode Island State Leadership Forum. Providence, RI.

Tanis, E.S. (2019, June). State of the states in the use of technology. Invited presentation at the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) Directors Forum and Mid-Year Conference. Seattle, WA.

Tanis, E. S. (2019, May). Technology for all. Invited presentation, Green Valley Ranch, Partners in Policy Leadership Training. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2019, February). Discover the future: Technology and disability. Invited presentation Sewall Child Development Center Partners in Policy Making Program, Denver, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2019, February). Discover the future: Technology and disability. Invited presentation, Allies in Leadership, Policy, and Systems Change (ALPS) Project. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2019. January). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Project Update. Invited keynote address at The Arc of Indiana and INARF Critical Issues Forum, Indianapolis, IN.

Tanis, E.S. (2018, September). State of the States in Technology. Invited webinar for TechHuddle series by Disability Cocoon. Indianapolis, IN.

Tanis, E.S. (2018, September). Understanding Inclusive Design. Invited presentation Colorado School of Mines Universal Design Course. Golden, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2018, July). Allies in Leadership, Policy Making and Systems Change. Invited presentation at the 2018 National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference and TA Institute. Washington, DC.

Williamson, H., Lijenquist, K., Van Heuman, L., Schwartz, A., Brennan, A., Tress, S. & Tanis, E. S. (2018, June). Inclusive Research with Diverse Populations. Moderator of Panel at the 142nd AAIDD Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO.

Tanis, E. S., Haines, H. & Linman, S. (2018, June). Pitfalls and Privacy with Technology 2.0. Invited Panel Presentation at the 2018 Families at the Forefront of Technology. Carbondale, CO.

Tanis, E. S., Haines, H. & Linman, S. (2018, June). Pitfalls and Privacy with Technology 1.0. Invited Panel Presentation at the 2018 Families at the Forefront of Technology. Carbondale, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2018, June) Getting Smart about Technology. Invited keynote presentation at Ohio TechSummit. Columbus, OH.

Tanis, E. S., Braddock, D., Lulinski, A. & Hemp, R. (2018, May). The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Project. Webinar hosted by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S., Dale, L., Montgomery, M. & Huerena, J. (2018, April). Declaration Implementation Grants (DIGS): Innovative technology solutions designed by and for self-advocates. Invited webinar by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Tanis, E. S. (2018, April). Technology for All. Invited Presentation Partners in Leadership Advocacy, Sewell Child Development Center. Denver, CO

Tanis, E. S. (2018, March). Technology for All. Invited workshop at Rhode Island Person Centered Thinking Presentation Series. Providence, RI.

Tanis, E. S. (2018, March). Using Technology Supports to Achieve High-Quality Community Living. Invited workshop at Rhode Island Person Centered Thinking Presentation Series. Providence, RI.

Tanis, E. S. (2018, March). The Future of Technology: Emerging Trends. Invited workshop at Rhode Island Person Centered Thinking Presentation Series. Providence, RI.

Tanis, E. S. (2018, January). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Presentation to Core Concepts Course directed by JFK Partners. Denver, CO.

Grant-Grewal, E., Curry, A., Lovan, K., Davis, M., & Tanis, E. S. (2017, September). Making Medicaid More Efficient Through Use of Technology – Congressional Hill Briefing Hosted by Senator Orrin Hatch). Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S., Weider, K., & Fay, M. L. (2017, September). Engaging the Numbers: Experts Share How to Use MACPAC, State of the States, and Other Key Data. Invited panelist at ANCOR Leadership Summit, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E.S. (2017, July). Neurodiversity and Workplace Technology. Invited webinar for Partnerships in Employment and Assistive Technology Talks. Washington, DC

Tanis, E. S. (2017, June). Technology for All. Invited presentation. Sewell Child Development Center. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S., Melonis, M., & Haynes, H. (2017, June). Reboot the System, AT Panel. Invited panelists at Families at the Forefront of Technology for Special Needs Conference. Treviranus, J., Vanderheiden, G., Dempsey, J. Tanis, E.S., Sigleton, S.R. & Gaurav, S. (2017, June). Security and Privacy for Assisted Solutions. Invited panelist at M-Enabling Summit, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S. (2017, June). Community Inclusion and Social Media. Invited presentation at Alliance Summit 2017, Blackhawk, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2017, June). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2017: Colorado and National Trends. Invited presentation at Alliance Summit 2017, Blackhawk, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2017, May). Technology for All. Colorado Allies in Leadership, Policy and Systems Change (ALPS) Program. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2017. April). Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities and Applied Cognitive Technologies. T- Mobile Accessibility Council, Seattle, WA.

Tanis E. S. (2017, February). Disability History, Federal Policy, and National Goals. Colorado Allies in Leadership, Policy and Systems Change (ALPS) Program. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2016, December). The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. The Autism Society of Boulder County Cheers! Boulder, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, November). Promoting Innovation in Assistive Technology and Prosthetics. Invited panelist at White House Disability and Inclusive Technology Summit, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). Inclusive Policy Design Panel. Invited panelist at The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) Designing Enabling Economies and Policies (DEEP) Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). Inclusive and Livelong Learning: Inclusive Policy Design. Session moderator at The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) Designing Enabling Economies and Policies (DEEP) Conference Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). Inclusive Policy Design: Reconnecting through media. Session moderator at The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) Designing Enabling Economies and Policies (DEEP) Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). Reconnecting through Media. Invited panelist at The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) Designing Enabling Economies and Policies (DEEP) Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). Prosperity and Inclusion: Smart, inclusive, cities, spaces, and travel. Session moderator at The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) Designing Enabling Economies and Policies (DEEP) Conference Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, October). The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. Invited webinar for Tuesday’s With Liz: Disability Policy for All, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, September). 5G Cases and Accessible Technology. Invited presentation at Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) Super Mobility Conference, Accessibility Outreach Initiative, Las Vegas, NV.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, July). Increased Participation and Opportunity in the Age of Technology: Weaving technology into all of life’s domains. Invited presentation at the 2016 International Hemispherectomy Conference and Family Reunion, Broomfield, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, July). The New PAC Leaders: Siblings of people with disabilities. Invited presentation at the 2016 International Hemispherectomy Conference and Family Reunion, Broomfield, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, June). Supporting Lives and Expanding Choices with Technology. Invited presentation at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Columbus, OH.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, June). The Next Generation of Advocates: Siblings of people with developmental disabilities. Invited webinar for University of Southern California University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Issues in Intellectual and Developmental Disability What People with Disabilities and Families Need to Know Webinar Series, Los Angeles, CA.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, March). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Update. Invited presentation to JFK Partners UCEDD and LEND Trainees, Denver, CO.

Tanis, E.S. (2016, February). The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. Invited presentation at the Hacking Autism Conference, Broomfield, CO.

Goldberg, L., McCollough, M., O’Hara, D., & Tanis, E. S. (2015, November). Plenary: Driving Change Through Data and Technology at the Federal Level and Beyond. Invited Speaker, The Association of University Centers on Disabilities 2015 Conference: Growing Leaders, Driving Change, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S. (2015, November). Ensuring the Rights of Our Siblings to Technology, Keynote Presentation, 15th Annual Ohio Siblings Conference, Dublin, OH.

Brill, K., Enfield, C. & Tanis, E. S. (2015, June). We’re All in This Together: Uniting the Movements for a Good Life. Invited Webinar, National Innovations in Supporting Families Webinar Series.

Tanis, E. S., McVay, E., & Gilbert, D. (2015, May). We Are Family: Understanding the Collective Family Voice. Invited Panelist, 2015 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference, Louisville, KY.

Burke, M., Fish, T., Majewski, K., & Tanis, E. S., (2015, May). Translating Research into Advocacy for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities. Invited Panelist, 2015 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference, Louisville, KY.

Tanis, E. S. (2015, March). The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. Presentation at the Autism Society of Boulder County Cheers! 2015 Event. Boulder, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2014, December). State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Presentation to Core Concepts Course directed by JFK Partners. Denver, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2014, December). Expanding What it Means to be Accessible: Addressing the workplace technology needs of users with cognitive disabilities, Webinar presentation facilitated by the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) a program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and managed by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Washington, DC.

Tanis. E. S., Ervin, D., Nygren, M. & Pietrangelo, R. (2014, October). The Declaration on the Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access: One Year Hence. Panel Presentation at the 14th Annual Coleman Institute Conference on Cognitive Disability and Technology. Broomfield, CO.

Tanis, E.S., Enfield, C. & Frost, D. (2014, October). Collective Empowerment: This Family Triad. Panel Presentation at the 14th Annual Coleman Institute Conference on Cognitive Disability and Technology. Broomfield, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2014, May). No Strings Attached: Inclusion of People with Cognitive Disabilities in the Wireless Community. Webinar Presentation facilitated by CTIA the Wireless Association, Washington, DC.

Tanis, E. S. (2013, September). The role of Families and Siblings. Arc of Jefferson County, Aging and Disability Series, Lakewood, CO.

Tanis, E. S. (2011, December). The Sibling Voice. Arc of Jefferson County Family Planning Series, Lakewood, CO.

Turnbull, A. & Obremski E.S. (2009 April). Online knowledge guides combining research, experience, and policy: Whole lives. Lecture to be presented by A.P. Turnbull (Strand Leader), Mobilizing the best available online knowledge to support family-professional partnerships. Strand session to be conducted at the Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, Seattle, WA.

Obremski, E.S. (2008, June). Self-Determination and Education. Presentation at Northeast Regional Professional Development Center Summer Workshops. Truman State University Kirksville, MO.


Braddock, D. Nationwide Webinar, The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: 2017. Sponsored by The Arc of the United States and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Joint Webinar Sponsors, June 6, 2017.

Braddock, D., The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. Invited presentation, for the American Public Health Association Disability Section. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, October 31, 2016.

Braddock, D., The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. Opening presentation, 2016 Annual Conference, Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities, Broomfield, Colorado, October 6, 2016.

Braddock, D., Parallels Between The Emerging Right of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access and The Right to Education. Presentation to the University of Colorado Coleman Colorado Foundation, February 17, 2016.

Braddock, D., Developmental Disabilities 2015: An Analysis of Services and Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities in Indiana and the United States. Critical Issues Forum, Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Arc of Indiana. Indianapolis, IN, January 7, 2016.

Braddock, D. How adequate are public financial commitments for intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Colorado? Colorado Alliance of Community Centered Boards, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO, February 18, 2015. presentation slides.

Hemp, R., Rizzolo, M.C., Tanis, E.S., & Braddock, D. The state of the states in developmental disabilities. Reinventing Quality Conference, Baltimore, MD, August 5, 2014.

Braddock, D. Populations in need of LTSS and service delivery issues testimony for the Long Term Care Commission, Washington, DC: Summary of National Trends: 2013 The State of the States in Developmental Disabilities, July 17, 2013. presentation slides.

Braddock, D. Challenges in developmental disabilities: State of the states, state of the nation, 2011. The Arc of the United States 60th Annual Convention, Denver, CO, September 17, 2011. 

Braddock, D. Challenges in developmental disabilities services in Washington State and the United States: 2011. Washington Developmental Disabilities Council, Seattle and Olympia, WA, May 18, 2011.

Braddock, D. Economic uncertainty in the states: 2011. Washington Developmental Disabilities Council, Seattle and Olympia, WA, May 19, 2011.

Braddock, D. Keynote Address, New era, new challenges, in developmental disabilities: 2010. New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies (NYSACRA), Saratoga Springs, New York, November 19, 2010.

Braddock, D. Keynote Address, Developmental disabilities 2010: Trends, technologies & uncertainties in states. 2010 National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) Annual Conference, Arlington, Virginia, November 18, 2010.

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