{"id":130394,"date":"2025-10-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=130394"},"modified":"2025-10-21T19:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:16:01","slug":"nextgen-assistive-technology-introduces-launchpad-a-low-risk-path-for-i-dd-providers-to-explore-remote-support-and-modernize-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/nextgen-assistive-technology-introduces-launchpad-a-low-risk-path-for-i-dd-providers-to-explore-remote-support-and-modernize-care\/","title":{"rendered":"NextGen Assistive Technology Introduces LaunchPad: A Low-Risk Path for I\/DD Providers to Explore Remote Support and Modernize Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2025 (SENDPRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; NextGen Assistive Technology (NextGen AT) has introduced LaunchPad, a 12-week readiness and strategy program designed to help I\/DD and home- and community-based service (HCBS) providers explore and establish remote support operations guided by experts, without long-term contracts or upfront risk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-1022-s2p-nextgenat-800x600.webp\" alt=\"NextGen AT\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-130390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-1022-s2p-nextgenat-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-1022-s2p-nextgenat-800x600-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-1022-s2p-nextgenat-800x600-200x150.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/><em>Image caption: NextGen Assistive Technology (NextGen AT).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As workforce shortages and rising costs continue to challenge the human services sector, LaunchPad offers a practical opportunity for providers to evaluate new service lines, strengthen sustainability, and prepare for modernization with the support of experienced subject matter experts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProviders want to innovate, but the complexity and cost of starting something new can feel like a barrier,\u201d said Ken Smith, Chief Experience Officer at NextGen AT. \u201cLaunchPad removes that barrier. It gives agencies the space to explore what\u2019s possible supported by real experts and a proven framework without the pressure of a long-term commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A SMARTER START TO MODERNIZATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LaunchPad combines consulting, operational design, and technology planning into a structured, 12-week engagement. Providers receive a comprehensive readiness package including organizational assessment, strategic roadmap, compliance and policy templates, communication tools, and a documented service model giving them everything needed to design, staff, and scale a sustainable remote support operation with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Once an agency is ready, NextGen AT provides the full-service solution including hardware, software, monitoring, escalation protocols, and compliance support so providers can transition seamlessly from planning to implementation and operate a profitable, person-centered remote support business line.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to make modernization approachable,\u201d Smith added. \u201cWhether an agency is just exploring remote supports or ready to scale, LaunchPad creates a pathway that\u2019s both safe and strategic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATIONWIDE MOMENTUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NextGen AT is already working with providers from South Dakota to Maryland, helping agencies evaluate readiness, identify funding opportunities, and build person-centered remote support models that reduce workforce strain while enhancing independence for individuals.<\/p>\n<p>As demand for technology-enabled care continues to grow, LaunchPad offers providers the chance to step confidently into the future, with a trusted partner and a clear plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT NEXTGEN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NextGen Assistive Technology (NextGen AT) helps I\/DD and HCBS providers modernize care delivery through a consultative, readiness-first approach and full-service remote support solutions. The company\u2019s LaunchPad Program provides agencies with a proven, low-risk framework for exploring and building sustainable, compliant, and person-centered technology-enabled care models followed by complete delivery of hardware, software, and operational support.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgenat.com\/\">https:\/\/www.nextgenat.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2025 (SENDPRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; NextGen Assistive Technology (NextGen AT) has introduced LaunchPad, a 12-week readiness and strategy program designed to help I\/DD and home- and community-based service (HCBS) providers explore and establish remote support operations guided by experts, without long-term contracts or upfront risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10156,"featured_media":130391,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,12804,1,10304,384,80,20,559,5],"tags":[10279],"class_list":["post-130394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-medical-news","category-ap","category-business-news","category-columbus-business","category-consulting-news","category-employment-news","category-ohio-news","category-products-news","category-technology-news","tag-disability-awareness-month","has-post-title","has-post-date","no-post-category","no-post-tag","no-post-comment","has-post-author"],"acf":[],"views":4997,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10156"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130394"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130400,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130394\/revisions\/130400"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/130391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}