Smart Living Services

Smart Living

Empowering Independence Through Technology

At Arc Human Services, we believe technology should be an everyday tool that empowers people to live more independently, safely, and meaningfully.

Our Smart Living Initiative is helping to make this vision a reality, blending everyday technology into services, homes, and communities so that individuals can experience greater choice, autonomy, and connection.

We believe Smart Living isn’t just about devices, it’s about creating opportunities for people to live their lives their way, supported by technology that fits their needs and goals.

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What is Smart Living?

Smart Living means using everyday technology to enhance safety, independence, and quality of life.

It’s about thoughtfully integrating tools like smart sensors, remote supports, health monitors, and communication devices into daily routines, not replacing human support, but expanding possibilities.

Through the Smart Living Initiative, Arc Human Services is embedding smart living principles across our services and offering real-world experiences for individuals, families, and providers to explore what’s possible.

Our Approach

  • We match technology solutions to each person’s unique goals and abilities.

  • We focus on real-world, off-the-shelf technology that can be easily used and replicated.

  • We partner with individuals, families, providers, and technology innovators.

  • Smart Living is for everyone, including individuals with different abilities, aging adults, and others.

  • We are building a model for sustainable, technology-enabled supports for the future.

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Experience Smart Living

At Arc Human Services, we provide opportunities to see and experience Smart Living in action, including:

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  • A fully equipped demonstration environment where visitors can explore smart kitchens, medication supports, remote monitoring, health and wellness tools, and more.

  • Individuals can try technology in their own homes before fully adopting it.

  • Our team helps assess needs and recommend practical, everyday solutions.

  • Educational sessions for individuals, families, staff, and community partners.

What can you learn & try?

Visitors and participants can choose experiences tailored to their goals, such as:

  • Preparing meals independently with smart kitchen tools

  • Managing medications safely with alerts and remote support

  • Walking safely in the community with boundary awareness technology

  • Relaxing and engaging with voice-activated entertainment systems

  • Practice a telehealth doctor’s appointment through a mock visit

  • Connect to family or staff with a video call

  • Play an adaptive video game with accessibility features

  • Set routines for bathroom and hygiene reminders using lighting and voice prompts

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Who can benefit from Smart Living?

  • Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • People with autism

  • Aging adults seeking safer, more independent living

  • Families and caregivers exploring new support strategies

  • Support coordinators and case managers

  • Providers and community advocates building more inclusive services

Start your Smart Living journey today!

We believe technology should be a starting point, not an afterthought. Our commitment to Technology First means embedding everyday and assistive technologies into support planning from the very beginning, helping individuals live more independently, safely, and meaningfully.

Smart Living is a core part of our broader mission to expand possibilities, foster independence, and improve the quality of life for every person we serve. Together, we are shaping a future where technology creates new opportunities for all.

We invite individuals, families, providers, and partners to discover what Smart Living can offer. Whether you’re seeking a consultation, a demonstration visit, technology recommendations, or collaboration opportunities, our team is ready to support you.

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