Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
Phone
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We're applying for accreditation for:
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Whole organization
Specific department(s) or division(s) - note below
Specific region(s) - note below
Please list division(s), department(s), and/or region(s) if you checked those options in the question above:
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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
Number of I/DD support coordinators employed within the organization, department and/or region working towards the ET Credential or Navigator Certification
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Number of I/DD supervising/managing staff having oversight of those support coordinators within the organization, department and/or region employed within the organization, department and/or region working towards the ET Credential or Navigator Certification
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Number of I/DD leadership/directors (affiliated with support coordination) within the organization, department and/or region committed to the leadership track (courses, etc.) of accreditation
Number of Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis support coordinators employed within the organization department and/or region working towards the ET Credential or Navigator Certification
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Number of Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis supervising/managing staff having oversight of those support coordinators within the organization, department and/or region working towards the ET Credential or Navigator Certification
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Number of Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis leadership/directors (affiliated with support coordination) within the organization, department and/or region within the organization, department and/or committed to the leadership track (courses, etc.) of accreditation
Number of I/DD Individualized Service Plans (ISP) that include that include HOME/RESIDENTIAL "community based settings" as defined by HCBS.
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Number of those ISPs that include technology as a natural support in the HOME setting.
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Number of I/DD Individualized Service Plans (ISP) that include that include SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT "community based settings" as defined by HCBS.
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Number of those ISPs that include technology as a natural support in the SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT setting
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Number of I/DD Individualized Service Plans (ISP) that include that include COMMUNITY "community based settings" as defined by HCBS (such as recreation, transportation, shopping, etc.).
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Number of those ISPs that include technology as a natural support in the COMMUNITY setting
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Number of Mental Health treatment plans that include "transition to community living" or "community based settings" (home, employment, and/or community)
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Number of those treatment plans that include technology as a natural support.
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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
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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