The Equip Newsletter

April 2025 Edition

Published: 04/29/2025

Exploring how Equip’s advancements shape a smarter, more empowered future.

Newest Releases

Equip is built for clarity, confidence, and care. This month’s releases are powered by your feedback—and designed to simplify routines, emotional check-ins, and supporter response. Here’s what’s new:

🌄 New Routine Walkthrough View

There’s now a new way to do routines—step-by-step, simplified, and distraction-free. This new visual walkthrough view is perfect for individuals who benefit from clear guidance and focused pacing.

🛠️ Prefer the classic look? No problem—you can choose between the checklist and walkthrough views anytime.

🎥 Watch a side-by-side comparison of both views →

This gives you more flexibility as a supporter—so you can match the routine format to each person’s needs and learning style.

😊 Mood Navigator Redesign

We’ve refreshed the Mood Navigator to be more intuitive and mobile-friendly. It features a clean new layout as well as customizable colors, names, icons, and messages.

📣 Mood Alerts

Now you can turn on real-time notifications for selected moods. These alerts help your team respond faster and support individuals when it matters most.

💡 We’re just getting started. Keep sharing your ideas—we’re listening and evolving Equip with your team in mind.

Featured Blog

Crisis Prevention and Intervention: Using Real-Time Data to De-Escalate Situations

Click here to read more about how to empower your team to recognize early warning signs and respond effectively with real-time insights that guide calm, informed interventions.

Building confidence, how Equip supports independence every day.

User Stories

How Scheduling is Simplified in Equip. Hear how this IPSE Program utilizes Equip to Empower Independence for their students:

“One of our students had a final exam scheduled in a different location from their regular class. Using Equip, we were able to quickly adjust their class schedule without recreating the event from scratch. Even better—we added the new location using the Maps feature directly into the event. This simple step empowered the student to navigate to the new location independently, without needing staff reminders or additional directions. Equip saved us time and human resources and gave the student the autonomy and confidence to manage their own finals schedule. It was a win for everyone!" - Academic Coordinator, Inclusive Postsecondary Program

Featured Blog

Building Independence Through Digital Support: How Technology Can Help Individuals Master Daily Living Skills Click here to read more about tools that guide daily routines, build confidence, and support skill mastery step by step.

Effective tools and insights to simplify your role and maximize impact.

Efficiency Tips

Providers, we know your time is valuable. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your efficiency when using Equip’s technology:

• Run Year-End Reports in Minutes

  • Before you close out the year or a client, don’t forget to use the Assessment Reports feature! This allows you to generate a comprehensive overview of student/client progress, skill acquisition, and growth across domains. Whether you’re preparing final reviews, writing reports, or sharing updates with families or stakeholders—this tool turns data into actionable insights with just a few clicks.

• Use Calendar Features to Simplify Finals & Rescheduling

  • Need to cancel or move a recurring class for final exams or end-of-year events? The Calendar Tool lets you cancel a repeating class and reschedule it instantly. No need to reenter all the data—just a quick adjustment, and your calendar reflects the change across all systems. It’s perfect for adapting to those unpredictable end-of-semester schedules!

• Document & Summarize Student Needs with AI

  • Start using the Assessment Feature as a dynamic documentation tool for student concerns, family conversations, or team meetings. When you grant access to team members, notifications keep everyone in the loop. Pair it with the AI Summarize button, and in seconds, you can identify patterns, flag concerns, or pinpoint areas for added support without digging through weeks of notes!

Featured Blog

Building Belonging: Supporting Social Integration for Individuals with I/DD

Foster meaningful connections and inclusive communities by using tools that support social growth, communication, and authentic belonging. Click here to read more.

Person-Centered Assessments: Moving Beyond the Generic Intake Questionnaire Digitizing I/DD services doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Click here to read more about how to transform assessments into meaningful, person-centered experiences with flexible digital tools that adapt to each individual’s unique strengths and goals.

Spotlighting stories that build stronger communities through collaboration and support.

This month, we’re shining a light on the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program—an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program dedicated to providing an accessible, inclusive college experience that leads to competitive, integrated employment and independent living.

🎓 Partner Highlight A staff member from UMatter shared:

“Equip is the data collection piece we needed for program advancement.

Being able to really understand what the data is showing us—where, why, and how it’s collected—is essential. And having one central location for all of it matters. Spreadsheets weren’t working for us.

Everything we’re building has aligned with Equip naturally. It’s user-friendly and something we can utilize again and again. All in all, Equip effortlessly flows with us and our way of thinking.”

We’re proud to support programs like UMatter in their mission to empower individuals with disabilities and promote lifelong independence.

💬 Want your organization to be featured next? Click here to nominate your organization!