SmartHomes (And Gerald) In The News

There was a great story from this weekend’s Daily Camera about Imagine! SmartHome resident Gerald and his job at Twisted Pine Brewery.

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The story also featured a cool video:

 

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Gerald Uses A DynaVox To Select His Favorite Twisted Pine Beer

Last week, SmartHome resident Gerald was interviewed by a reporter from the Daily Camera newspaper about his job at Twisted Pine Brewery (the story is scheduled to run this coming Sunday). Afterward, we took a few pictures of Gerald demonstrating how he can use his DynaVox computerized communications device to indicate his favorite Twisted Pine beer. A great example of how technology is giving him more control over his world. Check out the captions to learn more!

Gerald showed us how he uses a finger switch for his DynaVox  to do inventory work at Twisted Pine.

When he was asked what his favorite beer is, Gerald quickly found the page with the different Twisted Pine beers that he uses during inventory.

Now you can see the bottom row highlighted in the red perimeter as he’s zeroing in to choose Billy’s Chilies. Billy’s Chilies is infused wheat beer with fresh Serrano, Habenero, Jalapeno, Anaheim, and Fresno chili peppers. Great choice, G!

Presentable

As this blog post is being written, Imagine! SmartHome staffers Kevin Harding, Greg Wellems, and Sterling Wind are presenting a webinar for members of The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) on “Strategically Implementing Technology in Your Organization - Step 2: Prioritization & Planning.”

Sound interesting? Then check out the slideshow from their presentation:

Strategically Implementing Technology in Your Organization - Step 2: Prioritization & Planning

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SmartHome Residents Serve On Advocacy Council

Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome residents Lana, Donna, and John are serving as members of the Innovations Advocacy Council. The council was created by Imagine!’s Innovations department. The members were selected based on their interest in advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and enjoyment of working within a group brainstorming ideas and plans. Way to go, guys!

Rebecca In Sign Language Class

Even though Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome resident Rebecca can speak and hear, she chooses to take a sign language class through CORE/Labor Source because some of her friends communicate using sign language. Enjoy the pictures below.

Rebecca makes the sign for "friend"

Rebecca makes the sign for "happy"

John Gets Down At Hollywood on 4th Street

Yesterday, we showed some pictures of residents of the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome attending “Hollywood on 4th Street” – a Hollywood themed dance for adults in the Northern Colorado community with developmental disabilities. The dance was put on by our good friends at Colorado LifeSharing. Today, enjoy a fun video of resident John boogieing down.