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...
Posted: October 1, 2003 Reviewed: December 26, 2013 Updated: February 6, 2019 Assistive technology: Devices, equipment or a combination of both that improve the person’s ability to: Communicate in the community Control or access his/her environment Perform activities of...
TRC Mentor Network Launch Technology sounds like a great addition to care plans. You’ve heard it can help increase independence for individuals with disabilities, and assist with staff management and how staff do their jobs. But where do you start? How do you turn conversations into...
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...
Posted: November 8, 2013 Reviewed: June 7, 2017 Updated: January 9, 2018 This policy applies to both new and existing monitoring technology equipment and supervision funded under one of the following home and community-based services (HCBS) programs. View policy on DHS website ...