HONOLULU, Hawai’i – April 13, 2010 - Computer Consultants International (CCI) spoke today at the 26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities. The 2010 PacRim Convention is titled “Synergy: Together We Act” and CCI is proud to be a part of this event. The convention addressed topics as diverse as “Trends in Parent Training” to “Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention,” applications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), and the area where CCI presented, “Technologies for the Future”. In all, over 20 workshops were presented during the 2-day convention.
CCI gave an hour-long workshop covering the way Information Technology is changing healthcare, and how software and IT Services support many of the modern Healthcare trends such as electronic medical records (EMR), customer support, and call centers.
With a special focus on protecting patient privacy, CCI looked at projects such as the Yahoo! Healthcare/Imetrikus online Diabetes patient database, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield nurseline, and provided an indepth look at technology changing lives through the story of a child with impaired hearing and the difference between cochlear implants and
hearing aids.
About the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities (PacRim)
Since 1985 the Pacific Rim Conference has evolved into one of the most diverse gatherings in the world. This event encourages voices from all disability areas, family members and supporters, researchers, program providers, and those with powerful lessons to share. This annual event provides top-rated international educational offerings for and from everyone who has a stake in the various disciplines in the diverse field of
disabilities.
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