A Story of Better Independent Living -- How Chris Cooley uses Remote Support Technology to Live Safely and Securely in His Own Home

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters!

 

In today’s episode, I welcome Don Shirley and Chris Cooley

 

SafeinHome President Don Shirley brings more than thirty-five years of innovative healthcare and technology experience to the company and industry.  Don has been instrumental in such endeavors as bringing home-dialysis therapies to patients seeking self-directed lifestyles, to being one of the pioneers in web-based purchasing for the healthcare industry.  With a focus on safety, independence, and self-determination, Don has overseen all development and marketing activity for the company, expanding SafeinHome's service offering to eleven states and growing!  Don makes his home in West Palm Beach, Florida with his wife and three children, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana University as well as a Master's in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago.

 

Chris Cooley is legally blind and deaf and lives in Portsmouth, Ohio. He is an expert on service dogs and service dog awareness. Chris is also passionate about remote support technologies and the role they play in helping people with disabilities to live more independent lives.   He is on the board of the Ohio tech ambassadors program.  His role is to help spread awareness about technology how it can help us live independently.  His dog Larkin is a 4year old golden retriever.

 

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[00:01 - 01:17] Opening Segment

I welcome Don Shirley and Chris Cooley to the Show Bio

 

[01:18 - 27:36] A Story of Better Independent Living

Don shares about SafeinHome Remote support for people with disabilities “Let’s allow people to live where they want to live.” What are direct support and services? A shortage of direct support professionals The human part of SafeinHome Not just a call center Chris shares about his experience with SafeinHome The story of how Chris found SafeinHome “They’re there no matter what.” Hey Chris! What did you do today? An excitement with a phone call A team of friends in a push of a button in little black box SafeinHome Services Affordable One person at a time Availability in other states

 

 [27:37 - 31:06] Closing Segment

See links below to know more about Don Shirley and Chris Cooley Final word

Tweetable Quote/s:

 

“We are here truly to provide service and support. And that service and support is defined person by person” - Don Shirley

 

“Not everyone is the same. And not everyone needs the same service. You get to choose.” - Chris Cooley

 

You can connect with Don and Chris through https://www.safeinhome.com/ and Youtube.

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