Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know families can get a Bark Phone or Bark Watch through Oregon Medicaid's K Plan? As an entitlement program, the K Plan means you can receive your assistive technology quickly. Reach out to your local Community Developmental Disabilities Program to get more information or check on your qualification. 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
#Oregon #AssistiveTechnology #IDD #PortlandOregon #OregonDHS #IDDcaregiver #OregonSelfDetermination #FamilyCaregiver #OregonHealthPlan #EugeneOregon #SalemOregon #DisabilityResources #IDDadvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityGuardian
Did you know families can get a Bark Phone or Bark Watch through Oregon Medicaid's K Plan? As an entitlement program, the K Plan means you can receive your assistive technology quickly. Reach out to your local Community Developmental Disabilities Program to get more information or check on your qualification. 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
#Oregon #AssistiveTechnology #IDD #PortlandOregon #OregonDHS #IDDcaregiver #OregonSelfDetermination #FamilyCaregiver #OregonHealthPlan #EugeneOregon #SalemOregon #DisabilityResources #IDDadvocacy #IntellectualDisability #DisabilityGuardian
