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Minnesota Microgrant Partnership

posted 01-22-2020
The Minnesota Microgrant Partnership is a grant program started in October 2017 by the Arc MN that offers ...

Another Piece of the Puzzle

posted 01-15-2020
How a small piece of technology can provide big peace of mind Many people think nothing of going ...

At the Intersection of Independence and Safety

posted 12-18-2019
Many people think nothing of going out in the community to run errands, or engage in interests. For individuals ...

ARRM Technology First Policy

posted 09-04-2019
Policy Statement: Technology First means raising the expectation that all Minnesotans with disabilities ...

Jouse+

posted 08-06-2019
WHAT IT IS A mouth-controlled USB joystick (mouth, chin, cheek, or tongue) that lets users control ...

Proloquo2Go

posted 07-16-2019
WHAT IT IS Proloquo2Go is a customizable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for iOS. ...

Remote Monitoring Technology Assessment

posted 07-07-2019
This assessment was created by the State of Ohio to specifically assist in the process of including remote ...

CoughDrop AAC App

posted 07-01-2019
WHAT IT IS An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that “empowers people to make their ...

With the Push of a Button

posted 06-24-2019
How Hammer Residences solved a need through a small piece of technology Sean Henderson , Information ...

Independently Managing Medication

posted 06-24-2019
An Intro to Smart Medication Dispensers Author: Alaina Gallagher, Community Outreach, ...

Person Centered Technology Assessment

posted 06-12-2019
This document was created to support initial conversations related to using technology supports for people ...

Visual Impact 3

posted 06-03-2019
Visual Impact 3 by AbleLink Smart Living Technologies WHAT IT IS A multimedia training system that ...

Meet the Mentors

posted 05-19-2019
TRC mentors are individuals who have gone through the technology implementation process and wish to help ...

Smyle™ Mouse

posted 04-24-2019
Smyle™ Mouse by Perceptive Devices LLC WHAT IT IS Head mouse and voice mouse software that lets ...

Be My Eyes

posted 03-24-2019
WHAT IT IS An app for Android and iOS that connects people who are blind or have limited vision with ...

Tech Highlight – Live Transcribe

posted 02-24-2019
WHAT IT IS An Android Accessibility service powered by Google’s speech recognition technology that transcribes ...

Rethinking Accessibility

posted 02-24-2019
One provider’s push for innovative solutions The thinking is changing around what “accessible” ...

DHS Assistive Technology Policy

posted 02-05-2019
Posted: October 1, 2003 Reviewed: December 26, 2013 Updated: February 6, 2019 Assistive ...

DIY VS PRO: Monitoring Supports

posted 01-28-2019
Choosing the right support option for the individual Technology advances in the last decade have had ...

Connecting Through Technology

posted 12-10-2018
Assistive Technology for communication and community integration Not everyone communicates the ...

Becoming a Champion for Technology

posted 10-28-2018
Creating Organizational Buy-In Part 3 Being a part of an organization that utilizes all available ...

Basic Home Network Security: What You Need to Know

posted 10-14-2018
Imagine you sit down to dinner at a restaurant, and your server comes by to tell you about the specials. ...

Breaking Barriers

posted 10-07-2018
Creating Organizational Buy-In Part 2 You believe in the power of technology and the benefits ...

The Basics

posted 09-16-2018
Creating Organizational Buy-In Part 1 Gaining organizational buy-in for change can be difficult, ...

“Alexa, Turn on My Lights.”

posted 07-28-2018
Using the Amazon Echo to further independence What if you could turn your lights on or off ...

With a Little Help from Your Friends

posted 06-24-2018
TRC Mentor Network Launch Technology sounds like a great addition to care plans. You’ve heard ...

Advocating for Technology Supports

posted 05-25-2018
An Interview with Lauren Ireland Recently, we were able to sit down for an interview with Lauren ...

Regaining Confidence Through Remote Support

posted 05-13-2018
Expert contributor: Tamara Twite, CCRI Going from having caregiver support 24 hours a day to just ...

Remote Supports : 10 common questions every family should ask

posted 04-18-2018
Remote support technology comes in many forms. From medication dispensers that remind individuals to ...

A Trip to PACER’s Simon Technology Center

posted 03-15-2018
Tablets and keyboards and toys, oh my! For people looking for assistive technology resources ...

Getting to Know Assistive Technology

posted 02-15-2018
Resources for no-, low-, mid-, and high-tech options Expert Contributor: Kit Piltingsrud, ...

Assistive Technology Assessment and Flow Chart

posted 01-15-2018
Kit Piltingsrud, Program Manager and Assistive Technology Professional, Living Well Disability Services ...

Measuring for Success

posted 12-17-2017
A provider’s guide to technology program measurement and valuation Sandy Henry, Technology ...

Measuring for Success

posted 12-17-2017
A provider’s guide to technology program measurement and valuation Sandy Henry, Technology ...

Measurement Guide and Checklist Example

posted 12-16-2017
A form that can be used as a starting point for assessment and evaluation of technology supports. ...

A New Way of Doing Business

posted 11-28-2017
Increasing independence while maximizing staff resources Utilizing technology supports in care ...

Care Profile

posted 11-12-2017
A form developed by Sengistix to track important contacts, technology information, and actions plans. ...

Alternate Overnight Supervision

posted 11-12-2017
What it is and how to get it Anna MacIntyre and Deb Amman Minnesota Department of Human Services ...

Transition Checklist

posted 09-29-2017
A checklist developed by CCRI to track completion of items when transitioning person served to their ...

Putting a Plan Together for Independent Living

posted 09-10-2017
The Story Though experiencing health issues that would ultimately require her to need more intensive ...

Apartment Ready Checklist

posted 09-10-2017
This checklist is to be used when a client/team feels an apartment setting would be an option for a client. ...

Monitoring Technology: Informed Consent and Individual Privacy

posted 07-19-2017
Monitoring Technology: Informed Consent and Individual Privacy When utilizing monitoring technology, ...

Asking the right questions

posted 07-19-2017
Utilizing assessment tools to help identify goals and begin conversations surrounding technology. ...

Technology On The Job

posted 06-21-2017
Dylan Dreifke provides outstanding customer service at The Home Depot by utilizing his iPad, a free Home ...

DHS Monitoring Technology Policy

posted 06-06-2017
Posted: November 8, 2013 Reviewed: June 7, 2017 Updated: January 9, 2018 This policy applies ...

Remote monitoring starts with a conversation

posted 06-05-2017
The Story: An exploration of technology support options began when a group of men with developmental ...