Portage County’s smart home highlights assistive tech, remote supports

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Portage County’s smart home highlights assistive tech, remote supports

- Jeremy Brown

Portage County now has a smart home that is available for residents with developmental disabilities to explore.

The smart home is a fully functional automated home with controls for lighting, climate, entertainment systems and appliances. But this home also has remote support assistive technology and can be monitored, and partially controlled, remotely by support staff to provide assistance and care for residents.

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