For children with disabilities, the right tech can make all the difference
In North Carolina, the Bark Phone and the Bark Watch have been approved for purchase through the Innovation waivers.
Our devices support your goals around safety planning and prevention, daily skill development, and empowerment. Plus, they have all the essential features that meet your child’s assistive technology needs.
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Provide a structure that supports safety and growth
The Bark Phone and the Bark Watch provide an environment where healthy online habits can be learned safely, empowering individuals to learn critical skills to live independently while meeting safety needs in three key areas.
Physical safety
Track location to check if a child leaves a safe area or routine, or elopes
Content access
Limit or phase access to content and applications to support skill development
Social connectivity
Monitor interactions to support social cue recognition and ensure safety
Individuals deserve more from assistive technology
Tech should be a tool for connection, autonomy, and growth. With Bark’s safer devices, individuals’ tech access and responsibilities can shift as their skills and needs change over time.
Bark Watch
The Bark Watch supports independence in a limited environment.
- Online and physical safety features like location tracking
- Increased connectivity with talk and text
- Protective measures like contact approval
- Alerts for potential dangers in texts
Bark Phone
The Bark Phone builds structure around how an individual uses a phone.
- Improved ability to deliver safety prevention with contact and apps approvals, along with device and app monitoring
- Customizable options allow for increased empowerment as skills grow, while location tracking helps with that transition
- Behavioral insights from alerts in 26 categories provide coachable moments for skill development
Watch how Bark helps support safety and independence
Real Bark users. Real results.
Real Bark users.
Real results.
Within six months of using Bark, 91% of families reported improvements, including:
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55%saw increased independence and reduced behavioral challenges
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45%experienced improved social connection with peers
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27%developed better understanding of social interactions in digital environments
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27%saw gains in other core developmental areas
Bark is now Medicaid approved
If you live in select states, Bark devices are now available for purchase with Medicaid funds for tweens or teens with certain needs.
The Bark Watch is an excellent option for younger children or those with significant cognitive disabilities.
