People Are Buzzing About John’s Joke

This post was sent via an audio email last night by John, who is a resident of the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder. The residents of that home have access to audio email software, and John has learned how to send the audio emails without assistance from anyone.

Hi, I know it’s kind of late but I’m trying to make an email for you. I have a really good joke. “What did the fly say to the other fly?” It said, “Buzz off.” I’m going to have to find new jokes for next time, but I had to tell you that good one tonight. Talk to you later, bye.

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Dance Party In Berthoud

The residents of the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder attended a dance party in the neighboring town of Berthoud over the weekend. Check out the pics!

 

 

 

 

Thanking Our Celebration Sponsors

The Imagine! Celebration is scheduled for tonight. Some of the proceeds from this evening’s event will go toward Imagine!’s SmartHomes. So today we’d like to thank the event’s many sponsors for their support of the use of technology to improve the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens.
 

 

 

Mandy Is Looking Forward To Valentine's Day

This post was sent via an audio email from Mandy, who is a resident at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder.

“Hi, this is Mandy. I like Valentine’s Day because of all the neat stuff and all the candy they have out and the conversation hearts that they have. I think Valentine’s Day is just a very important day to people. My mother is a florist, so she works a lot (that day). It’s the biggest holiday of the year for her. She has 18 drivers just out delivering flowers. She’s got 35 people total working for her on Valentine’s Day.”

(NOTE: One of the best parts of this audio email was hearing Mandy’s housemate Chris in the background providing support and saying, “Awesome Mandy” when she finished).

Loren Works Out

SmartHome residents work hard in many ways to improve their lives. Here’s a nice shot of Charles Family SmartHome resident Loren during a physical therapy session. He’s putting in a great effort, and having his favorite tunes playing in the background is a big help!

Gerald Is Planning For His Birthday

This post was provided to us by Gerald, a resident at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome, who communicated this message to us by using his Dynavox computer, operating it with his finger switch. Gerald's birthday is still three weeks away but he's already had his Dynavox computer programmed so he can let people know when it is and what he has planned.

“My birthday is February 10. I will be 51 years old. I’m going to dinner with my wife and Whitney at 3 Margaritas.” (Note: Whitney is a counselor at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome).