Category: Technology and disabilities
Barriers to Electronic Visit Verification In Underserved Communities
Direct Care Innovations offers an integrated business management platform that enables providers, state agencies, and government agencies to seamlessly run every aspect of their business or agency. We make it a priority to stay on top of the latest news in the healthcare industry that directly impacts our clients. Recently, the Minnesota Department of Human […]
3 Reasons to Embrace Home-Based Technologies
Healthcare in America has come a long way, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, most individuals had not heard of telehealth appointments or considered using a Bluetooth device to monitor their health. Direct Care Innovations is a healthcare technology company that develops business management software solutions for home-based and direct […]
5 Tech Tools to Add to Your Caregiving Regimen
There’s no question that technology has made a significant difference in how we work, play, and live. It also provides many benefits for caregivers and their children or family members living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Technological tools and resources can offer reliable safety measures for care recipients, save time when making appointments or […]
3 Reasons to Incorporate Home-Based Healthcare Technologies
Over the last few years, more home healthcare technologies have been introduced and used than ever before. The 2020 pandemic brought about several home-based innovations that we still use today. More efficient, yet thorough, healthcare practices are simply one of the many reasons healthcare systems would be wise to incorporate valuable, home-based technologies into individual […]
Positive Developments in Accessibility & Technology
Developing accessibility features in the tech industry is a consistent, ongoing process — and it should be. As tech evolves, new products and services that can enhance life for individuals with special needs or those living with developmental disabilities are always being researched, tested, and introduced. By providing innovative resources and accessible technology, those living […]
John McFall: The First Astronaut with a Disability
There isn’t much that an individual living with a disability can’t do, especially now that the first paralympic sprinter will be joining the European Space Agency (ESA) as the world’s first astronaut with a disability. John McFall, who is currently working as a doctor, was accepted as one of the 17 candidates, out of 22,500 […]
How Technology Is Changing the Lives of Individuals Living with Disabilities
It is truly amazing how much can be accomplished through technology. Online shopping, staying connected with friends and loved ones, and conducting business are simply a few of the many developments that have been made over the last few decades. At Direct Care Innovations, we understand that technology has played a major part in helping […]