Connectivity is essential for independent living
Safety concerns can lead to overly restricted technology, limiting independence. But what if we could expand access safely?
With Bark as your partner, individuals with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities can be empowered to communicate with peers, engage with their communities, and identify dangerous online situations — all in an environment that you can customize and monitor for safety.
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 locations and monitor conversations for threats
Content access
Limit access to inappropriate content and apps
Social connectivity
Monitor content across apps and messaging for safety concerns
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
“We love the feature of being able to use intensive controls to light controls as our kids progress through their media use.”
—Jason Grygla, founder/owner, NeuroDev
“It’s helped my son feel more like a teenager. He struggled with social skills, but now he connects with friends and feels included. It also helps us to talk about social interactions. It’s a great tool to teach social skills.”
—Parent of a child with autism
Take advantage of a customizable interface with app controls for safer online access
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Limit device to talk & text only -
Gradually introduce internet access -
Monitor online activities for dangers -
Utilize built-in assistive tech and apps -
Track location 24/7 -
Approve and manage all contacts
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.
Ready to get started?
Contact sales@bark.us to learn more about Bark’s offerings.
