Proposal Text:

VI. Service: Develop a pilot program for consumers using assistive technology.

Consumers are more autonomous and successful in managing their own recovery when given the tools they need to maintain and regulate their own activities of daily living. Use of this type of assistive technology is a necessity rather than a luxury and would ultimately enhance consumers’ wellness and overall recovery.

Funding Request:

A. Hardware and software

Funds to support the purchase of hardware and software for up to twenty consumers at each Community Service Board. Hardware to be purchased could include PALM pilots for individual consumers. Software to be purchased would be based on the individual needs of each consumer; however, some software to be purchased would assist the consumer in daily activities such as scheduling appointments, alerting him/her to medication times, highlighting possible adverse drug reactions or providing education for co-occurring medical conditions.

B. Support position

Funds to establish (1) part-time position that will function to support consumers who are participating in this program. Some duties of this position would include, for example, training program participants, assisting in software selection and overseeing consumers’ updates. Funds for position(s) to include salary and operating costs.

Budget Summary:

Hardware and software $15,000

Support position 30,000

Bookkeeping

Doug has assigned private contact numbers to people involved as providers, facilitators, consultants, or consumers in this project and has located encryption software to keep these contact records private. Three transactions have been logged. See EPAT Log for the transactions.

Implementation Dates:

January 2007

Training Needs:

Needed training to implement this service will include training for consumers to choose, utilize and maintain hardware and software;

Service Development Contact Person (Name, Phone, Email) Doug

Karen

Utilization Management Structure:

Specific utilization management structure will be determined by the Regional Recovery Program Director in consultation with the Recovery Workgroup.

Planned Outcome Measures:

Consumers using assistive technology will report greater regularity in accessing services, regulating activities of daily living and maintaining wellness in the community. They will be better educated on skills and resources to support their personal wellneess

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