Knowing where to find assistive technology resources can be daunting. Where do you even begin? How do you know what works? We’ve identified a list of the top go-to sources for individuals with disabilities wanting to stay informed about assistive technology resources available to them.
Read MoreUnsupervised time increases independence and fosters a sense of personal responsibility and self-reliance, but many residents are afraid to use it because they fear they will need staff and be unable to contact them. With this project, Melvin now wears a wrist pendant which is set to alert staff if he presses the button and needs support during his unsupervised time.
Read MoreDavid Maennle is an accomplished young man who directly benefits from assistive technology in North Carolina. David’s chosen lifestyle -- living independently in the community with the help of technology -- saves the State of North Carolina almost $80,000 per year. David was born with an intellectual disability, but as his mother Becky says, “He is able to do everything that he puts his mind to. He just does it a bit differently.”
Read MoreANCOR’s statement marks a pivotal moment for providers seeking to keep up with changing resources and for states that face long waiting lists. SimplyHome's Jason Ray explains why this is such a big moment for ANCOR: “ANCOR is not merely saying that incorporating technology is important -- they’re saying it is a requirement for providers to remain sustainable in the future and to meet the requirements of the HCBS final rule and Olmstead."
Read MoreSimplyHome asked Brian a few questions about his life after Extreme Makeover, how technology impacts his life today, and where his goals will lead him next!
Read MoreDavid Maennle’s story is a great example of how technology can promote independence and create customized outcomes for people with disabilities. David Maennle is an accomplished young man with Down syndrome who won’t take no for an answer.
Read MoreProviders in the state of New York are empowering individuals to live independently in the community, and saving money at the same time.
Read MoreRecently the Aaron Tuneberg Remote Supports Project was featured in the Daily Camera, the Boulder, Colorado newspaper.
This program is being run by Imagine!, a Boulder County non-profit that helps people with developmental disabilities. Imagine! partners with SimplyHome to provide technology to their clients at multiple locations, so that those clients can gain safety and independence while living on their own in the community.
Read MoreA new bill, Kevin and Avonte’s Law, has the potential to assist caregivers and families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or Autism with a tendency to wander.
Read MoreBefore the Charles Lea Center outfitted the apartment with “smart” technology, Dodd had to have someone with him at all times. That Dodd is able to live by himself is a remarkable achievement given what he's gone through medically. During a visit to the hospital for surgery a few years ago, Dodd told the staff he wanted them to help him find an apartment in which he could live on his own. “They said, 'Oh, you can't do that.' And I was like, 'I'll show you I can do it. I know I can.'
Read MoreBen is one individual at CLC who is able to live on his own by using SimplyHome technology. But Ben isn’t the only one benefiting from this transition, as his mother can attest. “Last summer when I visited Ben, I got to sleep on his couch! I never thought I would be able to say that I had spent the week at my son’s place, but I DID! And over the Christmas holidays, he rode the TRAIN from Spartanburg to Philadelphia (and back) BY HIMSELF.”
Read MoreThe first thing Bryan wants to do when he gets to work is say “Hi” to Drue Ray. When asked why that is, he replied, “Because she’s the boss!”
Bryan works at SimplyHome as part of a vocational program through The Arc of North Carolina. Drue Ray, Founder and Director of Human Resources at SimplyHome, was introduced to Bryan by The Arc of NC almost three years ago.
Read MoreThe SimplyHome Personal Emergency Response System uses a phone line or cellular connection to activate a notification to our trained responder call center, should you have a need. When assistance is needed, the panic button or base unit button can be pushed to request help. The two-way speaker on the base unit allows for communication with care staff.
Read MoreWith the help of SimplyHome technology, Laura and Vicki were able to move from the transition home to their permanent residence within months, as opposed to possibly years without assistive care technology.
Read MoreAs a company that values people, we want to do more than create outcomes with technology. We also want to provide a platform for voices to be heard so others can be inspired by the passions, visions, and courage these individuals have to share. Check out our latest video where the individuals we work with tell us WHO they are and WHAT they want.
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