Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Organization Primary Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Organization Website
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Organization Phone
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Does your organization serve multiple regions and/or states?
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Yes
No
If yes, please list the regions and/or states where you provide supports
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Total Number of People Supported (by the whole organization/in all programs)
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Total Number of Employees (within the whole organization/in all programs)
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Executive Director/President/CEO Name
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Primary Contact Name and Title
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Primary Contact Email
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Primary Contact Phone
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How does your organization ensure the fundamentals of a person-centered approach are embedded in the organization?
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Self-Advocate Identification:
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Our organization engages/will engage in the following identification practices to determine who may benefit from technology as a natural support (select the most applicable responses):
One person identifies individuals
A team of people within our organization identifies individuals
The self-advocate self-identifies
If applicable, the family/conservator/guardian is a part of the identification process
We use a specific screening/identification tool to assist in the process
Self-Advocate Assessment:
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Our organization engages/will engage in the following assessment practices to determine who may benefit from technology as a natural support (select the most applicable responses):
Assessment by one person within our organization
Assessment by a team within our organization
Assessment by a team including community professionals as well
A technology professional is consulted or a part of the assessment (Assistive Technology Professional, Enabling Technology Integration Specialist, tech vendor, etc.)
The self-advocate is a part of the assessment
Natural supports are a part of the assessment (family, neighbors, etc.)
We use our assessment tool only
We include assessments/feedback provided by other community and/or technology professionals
Self-Advocate Support Planning:
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Our organization engages/will engage in the following support planning practices (select the most applicable responses):
Team meetings with professionals
Team meetings with professionals and natural supports (family, community partners, etc.)
Team meetings with professionals, natural supports and self-advocates
Adding technology goals as a part of the outcomes/supports in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Utilizing a technology planning form to attach to the ISP
Reporting:
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Our organization engages/will engage in the following reporting practices (select the most applicable responses):
Observation/anecdotal notes by staff within our organization
Documentation from professionals outside our organization
Interviewing natural supports
Interviewing community supports (employers, etc.)
Interviewing the self-advocate
Data from technology via the technology customer website/portals
Notes on trends in observations, tech data, etc.
How did you learn about the Tech First Accreditation program?
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State agency
Website
Written materials
E-news or social media
Another service provider
Colleague
Conference
Webinar
Technology Vendor
Other
non-medical residential with in home direct care support staff available 24/7
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non-medical residential with in home direct care support staff LESS THAN 24/7
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non-medical residential with REMOTE direct support staff
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community supported or independent living (living by self, with roommates, or with family)
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personal care assistance services
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respite care services
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supported employment
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day services with people at a community location
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transportation
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supported independent living for people with mental health conditions
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supported employment for people with mental health conditions
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Organization Technology Planning
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Our organization has (select the most applicable responses):
Recognized the value of an organization technology plan and would like more consultation/education on developing one
Begun the process of developing an organization-wide technology plan
Used a template/tool that is guiding us through the development of our technology plan
We have an internal team of people ready to lead the Tech First transformation.
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Not yet, but moving in that direction
We have 1-2 people who've made that commitment
We have 3+ people who've made that commitment
We need additional consultation/education before we are ready to develop an internal team
Describe your organization's commitment to Tech First transformation
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In a few paragraphs, define your organization's commitment to the Technology First transformation process:
-Provide 3-5 specific examples of practices, policies, and/or programming that support your statement.
-Specifically, include education and training, communication with stakeholders, and engagement of stakeholders in the transformation process.
What sources of funding will be accessed to purchase enabling technology products and services?
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Medicaid Waiver(s)
Private Foundations
Grants
State Specific Pilot Project Funds
AT Program Alternative Financing Program
Private Pay
Other
Will your organization receive a value-based incentive from your funding source if you become accredited as a Technology First organization?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Does your organization use an electronic source of data collection for record keeping?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Please list any technology vendors you have purchased from or connected with:
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(i.e. we have used XYZ medication dispenser, or ABC remote support vendor, etc.)
Up to this point which groups have had access to education or professional development on enabling technology integration for the people you support?
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select all that apply
Leadership
Managers/Supervisors
Direct Support Professionals
Service Coordinators
PT/OT/Speech Professionals
Behavior Specialists
IT Professionals
Families
Self-Advocates
Others
None
If you were to obtain Tech First Accreditation, what is your goal increase (number or percentage) at the end of year one of those being supported by Enabling Technology?
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List 3 barriers and solutions to this goal
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List three barriers that have, or will impact, your transformation to Technology First, then note solutions you've implemented and/or sources you would access to support a solutions-based approach.
Date of Submission
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