Longmont SmartHome Residents “Shine”

Last Friday, Charles Family SmartHome in Longmont residents attended “Shine,” a special prom for individuals with a variety of disabilities put on by Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. Check out the photos – they sure seemed to have a great time!

Thanks Tetra Tech!

The good folks at the Tetra Tech Longmont office are sponsoring a walk/run fundraising event for the Imagine! Foundation. The money raised will be directed towards the Charles Family SmartHome in Longmont.

The event is today, Wednesday, June 29th, at 4:00 PM. The race will begin on the St. Vrain Greenway and end at Left Hand Brewing Company!

Many thanks to Imagine! Foundation board member Julie Vlier for arranging this event, and to Imagine! Foundation board member Forrest Fleming and his company Instant Imprints for donating T-shirts.

Congressman Jared Polis Tours SmartHome

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jared Polis toured the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder. The tour was result of our ongoing efforts to bring the message to the highest levels that technology offers new and efficient ways to deliver services to some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Representative Polis asked some very insightful questions. We appreciate his time and thoughtful engagement.

John, one of the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome residents (on right) greets Congressman Polis (center).

Imagine! CEO Mark Emery (right) with Congressman Polis.

SmartHomes Project manager Sterling Wind (left) and SmartHomes guru Greg Wellems (second from left) demonstrate task prompters to Congressman Polis.

Project Manager Sterling Wind (right) explains how some of the technology benefits the people Imagine! serves.

Imagine! CEO Mark Emery (right) with Congressman Polis.

SmartHomes guru Greg Wellems (left) talks tech with Congressman Polis.

Congressman Polis (left) asked some very thoughtful and insightful questions.

Congressman Polis (left) with SmartHomes guru Greg Wellems.

Guess Who's Touring The SmartHome

Exciting news! Touring Imagine!’s Bob and Judy SmartHome in Boulder today is US Representative Jared Polis. This is a result of our ongoing efforts to bring the message to the highest levels that technology offers new and efficient ways to deliver services to some of our most vulnerable citizens. The photo to the right is of Imagine! CEO Mark Emery meeting with Rep. Polis last year. Thanks for taking the tour, Rep. Polis!

You don’t have to be a member of Congress to visit our SmartHomes, though. If you are interested in a tour, just sign up here!

Happy Birthday Donna!

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome resident Donna! Hope it is a great one!

Millennium Harvest House Boulder FAC

On Friday, June 17, the Millennium Harvest House Boulder invited Imagine! to be a featured nonprofit at their FAC, and the residents from the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome showed up to support the Millennium and to promote Imagine!. Some SmartHome artists painted with other attendees at our tent, while others just relaxed and enjoyed the food, music, and good company.

Chris in front of the bandstand

Imagine!’s booth was filled with SmartHome residents and kids creating art together

John dances to the music

Lana shows off her latest masterpiece

Rae shows off her latest masterpiece

Rebecca gives Mandy an assist

Rebecca’s rainbow painting

Communications Class Photos

Longmont SmartHome residents Wes and Toby are participating in a communications class for their DynaVoxes (computerized communications devices). The class focuses on device operation, communications skills, socialization, and literacy – skills that can be transferred to all aspects of their lives. Keep up the good work, guys!