Planning

The Planning

Conversations surrounding technology supports have taken place between families and self-advocates, providers, and case managers. During these initial conversations, the goals, safety, security, independence level, and overall lifestyle desire of the individual were all taken into consideration.

What's Next?
The next step toward utilizing technology supports is creating a plan to formally explore and assess available options and establish an agreed upon approach. Now that the team has identified the goals and needs of the individual, it is time to choose the technology solutions to fulfill their care plan. This may include identifying potential technology sources, getting answers to more specific questions, assessing roadblocks, getting approvals, and lining up services.

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Providers

Explore technology support options to help serve clients and extend staff reach.

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Family & Self-Advocates

Start a formal exploration of technology with case managers and providers to evaluate support options.

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Case Managers

Work with self-advocates, family, and providers to identify lifestyle goals and explore technology solutions.

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Additional resources to begin planning

Monitoring Technology: Informed Consent and Individual Privacy

Monitoring Technology: Informed Consent and Individual Privacy When utilizing monitoring technology, the issues surrounding informed consent and individual privacy must be accounted for. Informed consent must be obtained for all individuals affected by the proposed monitoring technology as people have a right to know what is being used in their environment and what information may be captured.

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Putting a Plan Together for Independent Living

Though experiencing health issues that would ultimately require her to need more intensive care, including possible round-the-clock assistance, Angie wanted to maintain her independence and continue to live on her own without being reliant on a staff person constantly in her home.

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Apartment Ready Checklist

This checklist is to be used when a client/team feels an apartment setting would be an option for a client.

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Alternate Overnight Supervision

A proven way to increase both independence and privacy of the person served, this newer monitoring practice is called Alternate Overnight Supervision and can be utilized following a formal assessment of the individual and once informed consent has been given by the person served. Along with obtaining an AOST (Alternate Overnight Supervision Technology) License, defined policies and procedures must be in place.

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A Trip to PACER’s Simon Technology Center

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.

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DIY VS PRO: Monitoring Supports

Technology advances in the last decade have had an unprecedented, positive impact on the daily lives of most Americans; however, the world of support for Americans with disabilities has remained largely untouched by the use of emerging technologies. That is poised to change.

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The Planning for Case Managers

Planning is a continuation of the conversation between individuals, families, providers, and case managers to finalize the technology solutions that will increase the independence and safety of the person supported.

During the planning phase, a formal exploration of possible technology solutions occurs. Case managers will work to help individuals identify and express their goals and desired lifestyle. Once goals have been established, the case manager will also help individuals express these ideals to other members of the team, making sure their voices are heard.

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The Planning for Family and Self-Advocates

Planning is a continuation of the conversation held between individuals, families, case managers, and providers. During these initial conversations, it was found that the desired lifestyle of the person-served would be able to be achieved through the addition of technology supports.

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Technology 101: The Planning

Technology 101: The Planning walks students through the planning phase of the technology implementation process, including how to create a technology implementation plan; where to find technology solutions to match individual goals; how to handle privacy and consent; and how to obtain licensing, among other considerations.

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The Planning for Providers

Planning is a continuation of the conversation held between individuals, families, case managers, and providers to finalize the technology solutions that will increase the independence and safety of the person supported. During the planning phase, a formal exploration of possible technology solutions occurs. There are likely several options that will not only meet the needs of the individual, but will also help in extending the reach of staff.

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