Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know families enrolled in Ohio's OhioRISE program can get a Bark Phone or Bark Watch through Aetna Flex Funds — up to $1,500 a year for items that support home safety and social emotional well-being? When the device is part of your child's family-centered care plan, it comes at no out-of-pocket cost. 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 IDD 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
#Ohio #AssistiveTechnology #IDD #ColumbusOhio #ClevelandOhio #CincinnatiOhio #AkronOhio #DaytonOhio #OhioDODD #IDDcaregiver #CountyBoardDD #FamilyCaregiver #OhioMedicaid #DisabilityResources #IDDadvocacy
Did you know families enrolled in Ohio's OhioRISE program can get a Bark Phone or Bark Watch through Aetna Flex Funds — up to $1,500 a year for items that support home safety and social emotional well-being? When the device is part of your child's family-centered care plan, it comes at no out-of-pocket cost. 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 IDD 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
#Ohio #AssistiveTechnology #IDD #ColumbusOhio #ClevelandOhio #CincinnatiOhio #AkronOhio #DaytonOhio #OhioDODD #IDDcaregiver #CountyBoardDD #FamilyCaregiver #OhioMedicaid #DisabilityResources #IDDadvocacy
