We have talked about the importance of the collaborations we are developing as part of our SmartHomes project, partnerships that allow us to develop new technology products to increase the efficiency of service delivery. Check out this great story in the Boulder County Business Report about our relationship with CaraSolva to see just one example.
We are so proud of our work on the SmartHomes project, be we know we couldn’t do it by ourselves. The support we get from our community is tremendous. For instance, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Longmont Community Foundation, which recently provided a couple of grants to help out with the Charles Family SmartHome in Longmont.
The Imagine! Foundation, responsible for the great fundraising efforts surrounding the SmartHomes, has launched a blog to keep donors, consumers and their families, colleagues, and friends up to date on recent donations, grants we've received, programs we're involved in, and the people who make the Foundation work. Take a look!
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Loren is happy-go-lucky young man. Loren goes to CORE four days a week and talks about his favorite staff often. When at home he likes to hang out with his housemates and staff, but he is a huge music fan and spends a lot of time with his much loved CD’s. Loren loves to go out for coffee or lunch and especially enjoys it when his mom can join him. Loren is looking forward to the technology at the Smart Home that will allow him to call his mom independently.
Have you seen Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome resident Donna's latest online diary entry? If not, check it out below to find out how the Boulder residents celebrated their roomate Mandy's birthday - fun stuff!I just got back from Target where I was buying some new clothes. I used my personal needs money for shopping. I like to put the money I earn from my job in the bank. I have direct deposit which helps me to save money, and that way it’s there when I need it.
A couple weeks ago we had a big birthday barbecue party for Mandy. A lot of us wore homemade tie dye t-shirts because we knew that would make Mandy happy. She is a sweetheart and we are both happy to be housemates.
Since Gerald and I got back from our honeymoon, we’ve been hanging around the house a lot since we spent a lot of money. It’s a good trade off though, and it was worth it. Today Gerald and I took a stroll around the neighborhood near the iris gardens. Even though it’s hot, I love the summer time and the heat. I do better in the heat than I do in the cold. Some people are polar bears and like the winter, but I’m one of those who likes to “hibernate” in the winter. In the summer I’m out all over the place enjoying the warmth.
Gerald just got his motorized chair back and boy is he glad. It had been in the shop for two weeks for repairs. He missed his independence and is really happy to have it back. He’s the same way I am when my chair breaks down. Things are great though, and now I’m going outside to enjoy some of that summer warmth.
