by createabil | Aug 3, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Group Homes, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Uncategorized
Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic and directly on the tail of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 2020, The National Council on Disabilities published their “Progress Report on National Disability Policy” which charts the progress and...
by createabil | Dec 15, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Electronic Job Coach, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Soft Skills, Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation
1.) Assistive Technology affords the person being served the ability to have their plans in front of them at all times. Antiquated, printed copies of care plans on are not mobile - and are not as easily changed as the person-served accomplishes their goals....
by createabil | Aug 25, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Technology
As many states consider the benefits of technology, it can be a bit scary to those in the technology adoption hot seats. I totally get it – it’s easy to become infatuated with emerging technologies, but can I make a confession? It’s exhausting to track and make...
by createabil | Aug 7, 2020 | Group Homes, In Home Care, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Press Releases, Technology
DSPs and support staff members’ jobs are not just to keep their clients safe and healthy, but to also work with them on establishing goals for themselves and working to achieve them. Often times, people with IDDs also have a dual diagnosis; another behavioral...
by createabil | May 4, 2020 | DD Family Members, Hospital Care, In Home Care, Institutional Care, Private Duty Nursing, Vocational Rehabilitation
One thing is certain in these times: being a soldier on the frontline of a war and being a care provider during a pandemic both manifest forms of stress that bear a strong resemblance to one another. It’s more important than ever to try to remain mindful of your...
by createabil | Apr 22, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, News
On April 22nd, 2020, CreateAbility President, Steve Sutter, put pen to paper on his thoughts about the heroes of this pandemic, the additional challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face in this time, and why now is the best possible time to implement...