Working as a Direct Support Professional, Jordan Wagner began his work in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as a psychology student at The Ohio State University more than a decade ago. In this role, he made many friends who had developmental disabilities and assisted them in areas where it was difficult for them to help themselves. He sought to encourage independence for those with whom he worked and assisted some to set and meet goals. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Mr. Wagner now works at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), as Project Manager for Technology Projects. In this role, Jordan incorporates his experience assisting individuals with IDD, his passion for promoting independence, and his enthusiasm for technology. With the collaborative effort of the Technology Projects team, Jordan has conducted research activities with regard to technology related services to support individuals with IDD; worked to familiarize himself with technologies, both current and emerging; coordinated efforts to plan five annual conferences about technology solutions for people with IDD and organized more than 100 tours of the Smart Home Discovery Place, often tailored to the needs of the tour participants.