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AI Skills for Everyday Life
Building Confidence, Independence, & Safety in the Brain Injury Community
THREE-PART ONLINE SESSIONs VIA ZOOM
June 20th 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 27th 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 29th 9:30-10:45AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
When you register, you can attend any or all of the sessions.
ZOOM access information will be emailed to you for each session.
PRESENTER
Samantha Smitte
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming part of everyday life, from searching for information and organizing tasks to writing emails, planning routines, and solving problems. For people living with brain injury, as well as families, caregivers, and professionals, AI can offer practical support—but it also brings risks related to privacy, misinformation, scams, overreliance, and decision-making.
This three-part workshop series introduces AI in clear, practical, and accessible ways. Participants will learn what AI is, how to use it for everyday tasks, and how to stay safe while building confidence with these tools. Each session includes real-life examples, guided practice, and safety strategies designed with the brain injury community in mind.
Attend one or all the sessions.
JUNE 20 • PART 1
A I : What It Is, What It Can Do, and What to Watch For
Session Description
This introductory session explains artificial intelligence in plain language. Participants will learn what AI tools can and cannot do, where AI already shows up in daily life, and how these tools may support memory, organization, communication, learning, and independence. The session will also introduce common risks, including inaccurate information, confusing answers, privacy concerns, and overtrusting AI.
JUNE 27 • PART 2
Using A I as a Practical Support Tool
Session Description
This hands-on session focuses on using AI for everyday tasks. Participants will practice asking clear questions, giving useful instructions, and checking whether AI responses are helpful. Examples may include creating reminders, simplifying information, drafting messages, preparing questions for appointments, breaking tasks into steps, and planning routines. The session will emphasize pacing, clarity, and strategies that reduce cognitive overload.
JUNE 29 • PART 3
Staying Safe, In Control, and Confident with A I
Session Description
Through group coaching, the session focuses on safety, privacy, and decision-making. Participants will learn how to spot unreliable AI responses, protect personal information, avoid scams, and decide when to seek help from a trusted person or professional. The session will also cover healthy boundaries with AI, including how to avoid overreliance and how to use AI as a support tool rather than a decision-maker.
ABOUT SAMANTHA SMITTE
Samantha Smitte is an accomplished leader in the technology industry, currently working with communities and clients to demystify AI and help them harness its power. Her passion for both AI and people has led her to focus on their intersection and uncover ways to leverage AI for empowerment and good.
Armed with an MBA from Rutgers Business School and technology certifications, including Data and AI Strategy, and coaching credentials, Samantha is an AI evangelist committed to supporting and elevating others on their transformative journeys toward technology empowerment.