Enabling Technology

KenCrest is the second organization in Pennsylvania to earn the Tech First Shift Accreditation, showcasing our commitment to enabling technology and independence-generating solutions. Through assistive tools, smart devices, and innovative technology for disabilities, we empower people with IDD and older adults to achieve greater independent living.

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Empowering People Through Technology

Enabling Technology—also known as Assistive Technology—helps people with disabilities and older adults deepen their interactions, control their environment without assistance, develop daily routines, and stay connected within their greater community.

Our Enabling Technology services begin with a conversation to understand someone’s wants and desires. Then, the Enabling Tech team identifies the right solution from an array of off-the-shelf assistive tools, smart devices, and technology for disabilities to promote independent living and empower individuals with IDD.

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Some of the assistive technology devices currently in use throughout KenCrest programs include:

  • Automated medication dispensers
  • Video doorbells
  • Smart speakers
  • Environmental sensors
  • Emergency response systems
  • Smart appliances
  • Home automation technologies
  • Virtual coaching apps

We also have a lending library comprised of various technologies available for loan, demonstration, and training. The lending library allows users to trial technologies to see what works.

Contact Us

To learn more about our Enabling Technology program, please get in touch with our department at Enabling.Technology@kencrest.org. Please take a moment to review our intake/referral process.