More Independence
Technology that can help people complete everyday activities with greater autonomy.
More Choice
Individualized tools designed around the person’s preferences, abilities and goals.
More Connection
Technology that can strengthen communication, relationships and access to community life.
Technology That
Opens Doors.
The right technology can help people do more for themselves, stay connected, build confidence and experience greater independence at home and in the community.
Smart Environmental Controls
Voice, touch or adaptive controls for lighting, temperature and other appropriate household features.
Communication Technology
Devices and applications that can support communication, relationships and greater participation in everyday life.
Independence Built Into Everyday Life.
Technology works best when it quietly supports ordinary life. Olympic’s long-term vision includes thoughtfully integrating appropriate assistive and smart-home technologies into residential and community supports based on each individual’s needs and goals.
Medication Reminders
Technology that may support individualized medication routines and timely reminders when appropriate.
Mobility & Navigation
Appropriate technologies that may assist with navigation, transportation planning and community mobility.
Smart Entry & Access
Appropriate access technologies that may support greater independence while maintaining individualized safety considerations.
Safety & Environmental Alerts
Individualized alert technologies that may support awareness of selected safety or environmental conditions.
Cooking & Kitchen Safety
Technologies such as timers, alerts and appropriate safety systems that may help people participate more independently in meal preparation.
Adaptive Devices
Personalized tools and equipment intended to make everyday activities more accessible.
Technology Should Expand Freedom — Not Replace People.
Olympic believes technology should complement relationships and individualized human support, not replace them simply because technology is available.
Person First
Begin with the individual’s goals, abilities, preferences and informed choices.
Least Intrusive
Use technology thoughtfully and avoid unnecessary intrusion into ordinary life.
Human Connection
Preserve meaningful relationships with family, friends, professionals and support teams.
Right-Sized Support
Match technology and human assistance to the individual rather than forcing the person into a predetermined model.
Support When Needed. Independence When Possible.
For some individuals, appropriately authorized remote-support technology may create opportunities for greater independence while maintaining access to assistance when it is needed.
01
Live
The individual goes about everyday life with greater autonomy.
02
Connect
Appropriate technology provides an agreed-upon method of requesting or receiving support.
03
Respond
Qualified support resources respond according to the person’s individualized plan and applicable requirements.
04
Learn
Supports are reviewed and adjusted as skills, needs and circumstances evolve.
Remote support is individualized and is not appropriate for every person or circumstance. Availability depends upon assessment, individual choice, service authorization, applicable requirements, technology availability and current program capacity.
Sometimes a Small Tool Creates a Big Change.
These examples illustrate potential ways individualized technology can support ordinary life and personal goals.
Cooking
A person who once needed continuous prompting may use appropriate visual instructions, timers or safety technology to participate more independently in preparing a meal.
Morning Routine
Personalized reminders may help someone manage portions of their daily schedule with fewer prompts.
Communication
Adaptive communication technology may give someone new ways to express preferences, needs and ideas.
Getting Around
Navigation and transportation tools may help a person develop greater confidence moving through the community.
Staying Connected
Accessible communication technology can help maintain relationships with family and friends.
Managing the Home
Environmental controls may allow someone to independently operate household features that were previously difficult to access.
A Home Designed Around the Person
Technology works best when it is quiet, reliable and thoughtfully integrated into everyday life based on the person's choice.
01 Smart Entry
04 Communication Technology
02 Lighting Controls
03 Environmental Controls
07 Emergency Alerts
05 Medication Support Technology
08 Mobility & Accessibility Features
06 Kitchen Safety
09 Remote Support, when appropriate
“The smartest home isn't the one with the most technology. It's the one that gives the person living there more control over their own life.”
Technology Built Around the Individual
01
Discover
Understand goals, strengths, challenges and everyday routines.
02
Explore
Identify appropriate technologies and support strategies.
03
Personalize
Configure solutions around the individual and environment.
04
Learn
Support the person and team in understanding and using the technology.
05
Evolve
Review effectiveness and adapt as needs, skills and goals change.
Technology Across the Whole Life
Home
Health
Employment
Transportation
Community
Relationships
Independence
Technology is not a separate destination within the Olympic model. When appropriate, it can support every part of a person’s life.
Not Technology for Technology's Sake
Olympic’s long-term innovation strategy is focused on a simple question: Does this help someone live a better life?
Independence
Greater ability to participate in everyday life.
Safety
Thoughtful safeguards appropriate to the individual.
Connection
Stronger access to relationships and community.
Opportunity
New possibilities for learning, employment and self-direction.
Olympic intends to explore partnerships with technology providers, universities, professionals and community organizations to evaluate emerging approaches to assistive technology, smart homes and community living.