Innovative Resources for Independence Ravi Dahiya rdahiya@in-res.org Freedom Through Technology Turning Dreams in to Reality Innovative Resources for Independence Ravi Dahiya rdahiya@in-res.org
How It Began Started with Trading Places Moving individuals to non 24 hour settings Creating back fill opportunities in supervised settings Realizing a need to change the type of supports for “non traditional candidates” Recognizing that technology plays a role in meeting the needs of individuals who want to live the way they want to
Preparations Individuals- 2 hour rule Valued Outcomes Travel Training Cooking Budget Supportive counseling Peer group support Family Staff Dealing with change anxiety *
Issues Individuals Family staff Use video *
How IRI USES TECHNOLOGY
Anthony- Proving them all wrong Overcoming small issues Front and back door Cooking safety
Cooking Safety Stove sensors Stove is on and no motion for 15 minutes
Activity Is consumers day beginning or ending as expected? Are the Doors opening at unusual times Use of GPS Watch Did consumer get up on time and are they getting ready for the day and leaving on time for bus
Robert Lives in an apartment, got a job Medication access at appropriate time with use of medication dispenser Use of Blood Pressure cuff by individual
Paul Lives with his son in an apartment Health issues Citations and sanctions Pulse oximeter
Kenyatta Till 2015, lived in an institution His Story Kenyatta Video.AVI
Non-intrusive Oversight Monitor changes in behavior Examples: Nighttime Activity Unhealthy Eating Quality Assurance Checks
Technology Enhances Supportive apartment living Health and safety Opportunity for greater independence for a great number of individuals Health and safety Accountability Medication administration Staffing Whereabouts and visitors
More benefits Provides more flexible support Greater independence through innovation. Support people to live the life of their choice Improve overall supervision and oversight
Moving Forward Using Technology Telehealth- Maximizing nursing coverage and reducing unnecessary medical appointments Providing more apartment opportunities for individuals in supervised setting