SJCS Remote Supports

What is Enabling / Assistive Technology?

We can get the right technology to help with various health needs.
These devices will assist in keeping your health in a good place.

“How has technology changed your life?”

  • LuWan: “My voice matters.”

  • Donald: "It helps me talk!"

  • Carolyn: "Free at last!"

  • Gerald: "It makes me feel more safe!"

Remote Supports

We are tech-nically there for you utilizing technology that meets your needs to provide your with a safe and independent life.

SJCS meets the person where they are and completes a technology assessment to identify the person and their team goals and outcome. Along with the technology assessment SJCS completes a Matching person with technology assessment (MPT) as well to ensure the person gets technology that works for them. 

SJCS also provides continuous follow-up to address any needs that may come up after the technology has been introduced.

SJCS also provides continuous training to the person and support team to ensure everyone knows how the technology should be used.

SJCS provides troubleshooting support remotely and or in person if the person or team runs into issues with technology.  

  • Technology assessments 

  • Matching person technology with technology assessment (MPT)

  • Continuous Training 

  • Continuous Follow-up

  • Troubleshooting support 

Von can now communicate with her iPad.

Marilyn can open and close her own doors now.

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MAPS

MAPS services is an innovative approach that focuses on a person-centered process.  Remote supports and technology are utilized to assist people in being more independent in their home, work, and community. 

Travel Training is provided in the MAPS program that assists the person supported in utilizing public transportation by creating routes within the Wayfinder app.

Certification in Advanced Virtual Community Resource Map where people are assisted in creating a map of places in their community that are important to them.  VCRM mapping creates an opportunity to work with people to add resources to assist them in being more independent in their community.

  • Community Navigator - travel training in the community to obtain relationships and find activities they enjoy

  • Enabling Technology - an innovative approach to providing services using technology as a bridge in gaping services by providing remote supports in the home, work, and community

  • Independence Coaching - an innovative approach to obtaining safety skills, health and financial management, and self-care skills through reminders, visual, and technology

  • Employment Innovation - an innovative approach to pre-employment, employment, and career development 

  • Virtual Community Resource Map - mapping out your life with resources in your community to assist you in being independent

The Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence program in TN also known as MAPS exists to assist people in being more independent in their home, work, and community.

If you are interested in services in the MAPS program, click on this link to apply.

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Health Supports

Through a dedicated team and a client-centered focus, St. John’s Community Services continually sets industry benchmarks, reflecting its unwavering dedication to promoting health and well-being in the communities it serves.

Through in-home and remote support paired with today’s most advanced technologies, our team at SJCS can assist with a multitude of health needs, including but not limited to:

  • Seizures

  • Diabetes

  • Sleep

  • Vitals

  • Medication management 

  • Appointments 

  • Nutritional Management 

  • Care coordination

Carl holding a Xandar sensor for remote monitoring

Image credit: Simon Shelley, BBC

Steve, our Director of Nursing, monitors clients

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Assessments

Our team at SJCS answers the "Who, What, When, and Where" of your needs and goals, identifying and implementing high-tech solutions that allow you to live your best life. This holistic approach is based on individual needs, and after we’ve completed our person-centered and needs-based assessments, our certified staff can make recommendations and set up those accommodations.

St. John’s commitment to excellence in holistic assessments ensures a thorough evaluation of individuals, considering their skills, values, and broader contributions, fostering a well-rounded and impactful community.

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Training & Presentations

The training and presentation work SJCS performs is broken into two key groups.

For the people we support: We provide ongoing training on the technology used as a part of an onboarding process as well as ongoing as needed for the individuals and their support teams. 

For our partners and as contractors: We educate government agencies and committees to further person-centered tech support options. SJCS works as an industry leader in the assistive technology space and present at relevant conferences as subject matter experts.

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Support Partnerships

Are you an agency or facility that needs help providing remote support? SJCS can help! We can be your support team when you need monitoring and don’t have physical staff. Our remote support services operate 24/7 — we can be with you anywhere at any time!

Whether you’re looking to fill a gap, expand your services, or grow within the realm of enabling / assistive technology, SJCS can meet all of your needs.

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Our Partners

Our Certifications

Our Services Include

Remote Safety Planning

24/7 Remote Support/Monitoring

Clinical/Medical Treatment Planning

Home Modification Safety Assessments

Virtual Reality Training

ADA Building Compliance

Medication Management

Radar-Based Remote Monitoring

Medical Assessments by Certified Professionals

Person-Centered Assessments

Remote Service Training

Assisting with Aging in Place

Crisis Management & Intervention

Supportive Employment

Case Management

Our Tech Includes

  • Sleep Trackers

  • Video Door Bells

  • Smart Home Hubs

  • Video Calling Devices

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Medical Alerts

  • Laptops, Tablets, & Smartphones

  • Smart Locks/Door Openers

  • Bed/Home Sensors

    ...and so much more

Enabling Technology
(Innovative Technology):

“Enabling Technology (ET) is the use of various forms of devices and tech to support a person with disabilities to live as independently as possible.  These types of technologies include sensors, mobile applications, remote support systems, and other smart devices. Enabling Technology can support a person in navigating their jobs and communities, gain more control of their environment, and provide remote support and reminders to assist a person in independent living.”

src: TN DIDD

Remote Supports:

“Remote support (RS) means the provision of supports by staff of an agency provider at a remote location who are engaged with an individual through equipment with the capability for live two-way communication. Equipment used to meet this requirement shall include one or more of the following components…”

src: Ohio Administrative Code 5123-9-35

Assistive Technology:

“Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.”

src: ATiA

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