Policy Statement: Technology First means raising the expectation that all Minnesotans with disabilities have a right to access, consider and utilize supportive technology to improve the quality of life, increase self-dependence and realize the promise of the Olmsted decision. "Supportive...
This assessment was created by the State of Ohio to specifically assist in the process of including remote monitoring technology as part of an individual’s care plan. *This document has been approved for open public use by the State of Ohio. (provided by the State of Ohio, adapted to Minnesota...
This document was created to support initial conversations related to using technology supports for people served by Hammer Residences, Inc. Hammer staff utilize this document after an initial general consultation and is intended to describe the individual’s functional skills and abilities...
Imagine you sit down to dinner at a restaurant, and your server comes by to tell you about the specials. “Oh, the steak—tell me more about that!” you say. Your server shrugs. “It’s fine,” they reply. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence, does it? And it shouldn’t. Unfortunately, when most...
Creating Organizational Buy-In Part 2 You believe in the power of technology and the benefits it creates for everyday living—for everyone. Now how do you share and spread your enthusiasm with others in your organization? How do you get co-workers, family members, and self-advocates on...
Remote support technology comes in many forms. From medication dispensers that remind individuals to take their medication (and alert staff if access hasn’t occurred) to more high-tech options such as remote monitoring where external staff monitor a series of sensors and/or video to alert...
Tablets and keyboards and toys, oh my! For people looking for assistive technology resources to help them, or those they care for, live more independently, Pacer Simon Technology Center (STC) is one great place to start. The STC houses 2,000+ pieces of low to high tech items...
A form that can be used as a starting point for assessment and evaluation of technology supports. View Measurement Guide and Checklist Example #GettingStarted #OrganizationalReadiness #Measurement
A form developed by Sengistix to track important contacts, technology information, and actions plans. Blank form and example provided. View Care Profile #GettingStarted #OrganizationalReadiness #Measurement #IndependentLiving
What it is and how to get it Anna MacIntyre and Deb Amman Minnesota Department of Human Services What it is Legislation, introduced in 2009, made it possible to use monitoring technology in Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Community Residential (CRS) settings in place of on-site...