Andrea Fairman

Dr. Andrea Fairman serves as faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in assistive technology and smart home solutions. Through her Coursera course "Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology," she helps healthcare providers, social service professionals, and caregivers understand how smart home technology can enhance independence and well-being for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Her course covers comprehensive topics including smart home components, major ecosystems like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, and wireless communication protocols. Her expertise focuses on integrating mainstream smart home technology as assistive solutions, addressing assessment approaches, client-centered goals, and functional performance evaluation. The course emphasizes practical applications while considering privacy, security, and sustainability concerns in smart home implementation