This year at the 2019 Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) Conference, SimplyHome will present at a featured breakout session: “Partnerships for Lasting Independence with Enabling Technology.”

This will be a special presentation: SimplyHome’s President, Jason Ray, will be co-presenting with Nick Filarelli and Susan Arwood of Core Services of Northeast Tennessee. Come here compelling stories from the TN DIDD Enabling Technology program; participate in discussions about using technology in choices, relationships, social life, etc.; and learn strategies for sustainable tech integration that empowers people.

This year’s conference will take place October 22-24 in Baltimore. SimplyHome and Core’s breakout session on technology will take place 2:15pm - 3:15pm on Tuesday, October 22nd. Learn more about the conference here.

Real-Life Stories:

Come hear the compelling stories of how both these individuals were able to identify and reach their goals, and how Core Services of Northeast Tennessee developed a creative combination of supports for them, including enabling technology.

When Carl dared to dream of a new life, he saw himself at a new job, working indoors, and moving into a place of his own – specifically, a trailer in a trailer park. And now he is thriving.

For Brad, it was obvious from a young age that he knew what he wanted– a place of his own, near his parents and his job. But when it actually came time to make the move, Brad’s parents were worried. Could it really work for him to live on his own?

Real-Life Partnerships:

We will share how Tennessee DIDD’s Enabling Technology pilot program has helped to cultivate unique relationships, bringing together service providers like Core Services of Northeast Tennessee and enabling technology providers like SimplyHome to produce outcomes that are truly amazing.

This presentation will share specific, replicable, and sustainable strategies for integrating technology into services, and how these approaches enable greater self-determination, independence, and community connection.