Technology Tuesday

Welcome to “Technology Tuesday.” Imagine!’s SmartHomes team has moved fully into the second phase of our project, where we are using the SmartHomes technology in unique ways, taking it into other settings, and sharing it with clients beyond just those living in the homes. We want to share those stories with you. We hope these stories will be short and easy to read insights into how technology is changing the lives of everyone served by Imagine!, not just those living in the SmartHomes.

Participants in Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source all day “Balanced Living” class are getting an upgrade on technology. In the recent months Imagine! staff have been working together to integrate speech devices and iPads into the daily life skills activities that take place during class such as checking in about their weekend, asking for a spoon to mix ingredients, or asking a friend to play a game. The large variety of applications available allows the participants of the class to use the devices to play games that are designed to promote peer interactions and communication. In the coming months, iPads with step-by-step instructions on how to make the recipes used in class will be available for those looking for a more independent way to cook a delicious lunch.