Technological Assistance and the I/DD Community

Please join the Inclusive Housing Coalition for a free webinar on the subject of technology assistance for the I/DD community.  Technology continues to evolve and innovate and can be a great way to leverage outcome goals in the I/DD community, not as a substitute for personal care, but in addition to care providers.  Hear from representatives of Level 10, SafeinHome, and Imagine! about the use and benefits of technology for the I/DD community.

Featuring:

Ken Wilkinson

Founder and CEO

Layer 10

Ken Wilkinson is a thought leader in smart buildings and technology integration, helping developers, architects, and property owners create future-ready, experience-driven spaces. As CEO of Layer 10, he advocates for a human-centered approach to technology in the built environment. He also leads the Layer 10 Academy, equipping industry professionals with the tools to strategically navigate the integration of technology and the built environment.

Ken also serves as board president of Trailhead Community, a groundbreaking housing initiative designed to provide inclusive living opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Trailhead is built around the belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and connected place to call home, and Ken is proud to help advance this mission.

Kyle Hammond

Remote Supports Consultant, Colorado

SafeinHome

With over 14 years of experience in human services leadership, Kyle is driven by a passion for developing programming that brings lasting, positive change to individuals and communities, while dismantling the barriers that prevent people from accessing these services.

Today, Kyle represents SafeinHome, who is playing a key role in shaping the future of Remote Supports in Colorado. Through a combination of advanced assistive technologies and 24/7 access to Remote Support staff, SafeinHome is empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities.

Sarah Smith, MSW 

Chief Services Officer of Innovation and Support

Imagine!

As an advocate for people with disabilities for more than 15 years, Sarah is driven to find innovative solutions to complex challenges. She started her career as a direct support professional and currently serves as the Chief Services Officer at Imagine! Colorado. Since moving to Colorado in 2016, Sarah has been active in several state and local capacities, including as a member of the Colorado Advisory Council for People with Disabilities and former co-chair of the Wheat Ridge Regional Center’s Human Rights Committee. She is fiercely passionate about building environments where people feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

To that end, Sarah recently served as co-chair of Alliance Colorado’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) committee, where she helped in the development of IDEA best practices for disability services providers. Outside of work, you will find Sarah running local trails, with her nose deep in a book, or spending time with her husband, energetic hound dog, and the two people with disabilities with whom she shares her home.