New Year’s Stats

As another year closes, here are some statistics that demonstrate how Imagine!’s SmartHomes and SmartSupports continue to be viewed as the future of service delivery for some of our most vulnerable citizens: almost 200 people toured our SmartHomes, and SmartHome staff members gave 14 presentations across the country on how technology can be used to create more fulfilling lives for individuals with developmental disabilities. Here’s hoping 2013 will also be full of opportunities to spread the word and change lives for the better!

Dinner At The SmartHome

As we approach the year’s end, here’s a nice photo to remind us about the simple things that matter so much. In the photo, residents and staff members gather around the table for a meal, enjoying good conversation and great friendship.

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Happy Holidays From The SmartHomes!

Happy Birthday, Loren!

Wishing the happiest of birthdays today to Charles Family SmartHome resident Loren. Make it a great one, Loren!

This Holiday Is So Raven

Imagine!'s volunteer program brings volunteer Ingrid and therapy dog Raven to the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome. You can see Raven spreading Christmas cheer as Rebecca enjoys putting her Christmas hat on Raven's head. Raven comes to the SmartHome every week and enjoys treats, hugs, and love. The residents like it too!

Presentable

Congratulations to SmartHome guru Greg Wellems, who spoke yesterday at a technology workshop sponsored by the National Academies Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Aging, Disability and Independence.

This was an incredibly prestigious gathering, and it was an honor to have Greg and our SmartHomes to be part of the discussion. Take a look at some of the members of the forum below. Heady company, indeed! Way to go, Greg!

ALAN M. JETTE, (Co-Chair), Boston University
JOHN W. ROWE, (Co-Chair), Columbia University
HENRY J. AARON, The Brookings Institution
JAMES APPLEBY, Gerontological Society of America
KELLY BUCKLAND, National Council on Independent Living 
JOE CALDWELL, National Council on Aging
MARGARET L. CAMPBELL, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
HENRY CLAYPOOL, Administration for Community Living
EILEEN M. CRIMMINS, University of Southern California
STEVEN DAWSON, Public Health Institute
PEGGYE DILWORTH-ANDERSON, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
THOMAS E. EDES, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
TERRY FULMER, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
NAOMI L. GERBER, Center for the Study of Chronic Illness & Disease, George Mason University
ROBERT HORNYAK, Administration for Community Living
LISA IEZZONI, Harvard Medical School
KATHY KREPCIO, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
NANCY LUNDEBJERG, American Geriatrics Society
RHONDA MEDOWS, United HealthCare 
LARRY MINNIX, LeadingAge 
ARI NE’EMAN, National Council on Disability
RENE SEIDEL, The SCAN Foundation
JACK W. SMITH, U.S. Department of Defense
TERRIE FOX WETLE, Brown University