Our Place Nashville’s Family Group meets virtually the first Tuesday of the month. This group is for families of Friendship House resident friends and for the families of individuals on Our Place Nashville’s waiting list. Organizers will send you the link by email in advance of the meeting.

This evening’s focus will be on the latest developments in enabling technology for neurodiverse adults, with special emphasis on the role of artificial intelligence. Milton Neuenschwander, the State Director of Enabling Technology for the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging’s Division of Program Innovation, will be the evening’s facilitator.

Enabling Technology is an innovative way to support people within their home, around their community, and at their work to become more self-sufficient using various off-the-shelf and customized devices, person-centered methods, and remote support technology solutions.   Enabling Technology is defined as equipment and/or methodologies that, alone or in combination with associated technologies, provide the means to support individuals’ increased independence in their homes, communities, and/or workplaces. When utilized in a person-centered manner, these technologies have a substantial influence on how Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) can assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a more natural, non-segregated environment in order to promote independence, personal development, and additional opportunities for self-determination.  

The Enabling Technology Program is available to any person already enrolled in 1915(c) waivers, Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES, or CHOICES long-term services and supports programs.  

For more information on this OPN Family Group meeting, contact OPN Family Group co-chair, John Bers.