Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know the Bark Phone and Bark Watch qualify under North Carolina's Medicaid assistive technology coverage through the Innovations Waiver for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities? They'll also soon be available to those covered under the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver who are members of the Alliance Health tailored plan. In this video, Adam — former special education teacher and Bark Technologies program coordinator — breaks down the top three reasons Bark devices are a powerful tool for kids with disabilities and their families.
What we cover:
📍 Physical Safety — Real-time location tracking, Favorite Locations alerts, and SOS/emergency features on both the Bark Watch and Bark Phone
📱 Skills Development — How caregivers can gradually expand device access to help users build healthy tech habits at their own pace
🌟 Empowerment & Inclusion — Accessibility features, preloaded communication apps, and how Bark helps bridge the connection gap
Plus, hear what caregivers are reporting: 91% of families saw measurable improvements in under six months.
🔗 Learn more about Bark for the disabilities community: bark.us/learn/disabilities
#NorthCarolina #AssistiveTechnology #IntellectualDisability #RaleighNC #CharlotteNC #GreensboroNC #WinstonSalemNC #DurhamNC #NCATprogram #SpecialNeedsKids #IDD #AAC #NCSpecialEducation #DisabilityResources #FamilySupport
Did you know the Bark Phone and Bark Watch qualify under North Carolina's Medicaid assistive technology coverage through the Innovations Waiver for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities? They'll also soon be available to those covered under the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver who are members of the Alliance Health tailored plan. In this video, Adam — former special education teacher and Bark Technologies program coordinator — breaks down the top three reasons Bark devices are a powerful tool for kids with disabilities and their families.
What we cover:
📍 Physical Safety — Real-time location tracking, Favorite Locations alerts, and SOS/emergency features on both the Bark Watch and Bark Phone
📱 Skills Development — How caregivers can gradually expand device access to help users build healthy tech habits at their own pace
🌟 Empowerment & Inclusion — Accessibility features, preloaded communication apps, and how Bark helps bridge the connection gap
Plus, hear what caregivers are reporting: 91% of families saw measurable improvements in under six months.
🔗 Learn more about Bark for the disabilities community: bark.us/learn/disabilities
#NorthCarolina #AssistiveTechnology #IntellectualDisability #RaleighNC #CharlotteNC #GreensboroNC #WinstonSalemNC #DurhamNC #NCATprogram #SpecialNeedsKids #IDD #AAC #NCSpecialEducation #DisabilityResources #FamilySupport
