Hope's Choices

As proud as we at Imagine! are of our SmartHomes, we know that the homes themselves can only serve a very few people. That is why part of the second phase of our SmartHomes project is to test and refine technologies that can be used by other individuals with intellectual, developmental, or related disabilities.

Here's one example of where we've started that effort. In the video Parts One and Two below, Hope, a individual served by Imagine! (but not a SmartHome resident) is using technology to learn the first step in communicating on her own by pushing a button to indicate choices. That may seem simple, but for someone like Hope, who has never had the capability to verbally or physically indicate her preferences to others, the simple act of making his own choice is a profound first step toward independence.

The videos also demonstrate how Imagine! is taking a system-wide approach to implementing technology to improve the lives of those we serve. Part One takes place at Hope’s Group home, a residence that is specifically designed and operated for people with significant developmental and physical disabilities. Part Two takes place at Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source department, which provides day services for Hope and many others. This helps bridge the learning process between the two services and sets her up for success in a more complete way.

Part One



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Part Two



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