Meet Marcus Tyler, Tireless Advocate (DSP Tech Awards Finalist)

When it comes to describing Marcus Tyler, a few adjectives just aren’t enough for his colleagues. It’s rare for anyone working two full-time jobs to be characterized as “tireless,” but Marcus’s supervisors write that he demonstrates “tireless advocacy…his loyalty and commitment to ensuring the people he serves get the highest quality of support never waiver.” Marcus has been working as a Direct Support Professional for over 20 years.

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Meet Whitney Granger, DSP Tech Awards finalist!

SimplyHome is pleased to announce our winners of the 2019 DSP Tech Awards! This is Part 2. Direct Support Professionals play a crucial role in support services, especially when it comes to integrating enabling technology in a person-centered way. Today we get to meet one of our finalists, Whitney Granger. Whitney was recommended for the award by Chris Baumgart, Assistive Technology Specialist at Imagine! Colorado.

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Building Connections with Technology: Meet Terry (DSP Tech Awards Finalist)

SimplyHome is pleased to announce our winners of the 2019 DSP Tech Awards! This is Part 1. Direct Support Professionals play a crucial role in support services, especially when it comes to integrating enabling technology in a person-centered way. Today we get to meet one of our finalists, Terry Miller. Terry was recommended for the award by Nick Filarelli, Program Director at Core Services of Northeast Tennessee.

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Meet JoAnn: A self-advocate speaks up about her independence

SimplyHome President Jason Ray provided a technology provider perspective, while Greg Wellems and Nathan Gerhard (of Keystone) provided insight from the service provider. Jo-Ann Garrity, Advocate, gave her perspective as well, as the individual receiving technology supports as part of residential services.

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2019 CQL Sneak Preview

This year at the 2019 CQL Conference in Baltimore, which happens to be the 50th anniversary of the Council on Quality and Leadership, 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.

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