Our History
iLink Technologies began in 1999 and is proud to be the nation’s first remote support demonstration. Our work is the result of more than 20 years of applied research and development at GoodLife Innovations, Inc., a non-profit service provider for adults with disabilities that has partnered with the University of Kansas Department of Applied Behavioral Science (KU ABS) to develop next-generation service models that embrace technology.
GoodLife (then called "CLO") is founded by families.
GoodLife partners with KU's Department of Applied Behavioral Analysis on service model development and quality assurance
Our first home is equipped with iLink Technologies
All GoodLife homes are fitted with iLink Technologies
iLink wins the Autism Speaks House to Home Competition and is named the “most innovative service model internationally.”
GoodLife's Neighborhood Network with iLink wins ANCOR's Moving Mountains Award
iLink rolls out and becomes available to the public for the first time.
Our Team
The iLink team is made up of experienced professionals with decades of experience in research-driven, person-centered care.
Our leadership features Dr. Michael Strouse, President & CEO of iLink Technologies’ parent company GoodLife Innovations, and Beth McCoach, iLink Technologies’ Chief Operations Officer.
Under the leadership of Dr. Strouse, GoodLife Innovations received the 2020 Moving Mountains Award for best practices in workforce development for its use of iLink Technologies as part of GoodLife’s Neighborhood Network. This award was presented by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota, and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). With over two decades of experience at GoodLife, Beth leads the team behind iLink Technologies in her role as COO.
Dr. Michael Strouse – President/CEO
For more than 35 years, Mike has led GoodLife Innovations,...
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Beth McCoach – Chief Operations Officer, iLink Technologies
Beth serves as iLink Technologies Chief Operations Officer and has...
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At iLink, we’ve created a new approach to care that meets intermittent needs and brings peace of mind to you and your family.
iLink Features:
- Personal, friendly, & familiar support available 24/7, at the push of a button
- Full & immediate control over camera privacy
- Personalized response & support protocol
- iLink Assist software designed for customization
- Room timers & safety sensors
- Reminders & friendly check-ins
- Entry & exit peace-of-mind
- Remote capability to turn stove on/off (electric stoves only)
We believe that aging adults who face challenges in their independence deserve support and the ability to choose. That’s why iLink offers smart home technology that lets you stay in your own home longer.
With our system, you can receive remote support whenever you need it, giving you more control over your life. We’re here to help you maintain your independence and continue to enjoy life in the comfort of your own home.
Our Approach
At iLink, we understand the importance of strong relationships in delivering the best support. We believe that you and your family are the experts when it comes to your needs. That’s why we designed iLink to offer customizable remote support options. It empowers both your family and our Remote Support Professionals to provide the support you need, exactly when you need it. With iLink, we work together to ensure you receive the best possible care and assistance.
With iLink Technologies, it’s possible to:
Remotely support safety and health needs
Control home automations
Provide friendly reminders and virtual assistance with basic tasks
Testimonials
Transparency & Strategy:
For Care Providers, iLink is perfectly happy to sell you an infrastructure that will make a difference. However, in our experience, bolting new technology onto traditional service models will yield disappointing results. In order to make a meaningful difference, you need to design your service offerings based on what’s possible with next generation technology. iLink’s change partner is GoodLife U, which can help you pivot from tradition to other service approaches that can help you make a meaningful difference. Prior to implementing iLink, it’s a good idea to review your site and systems to consider strategic changes that will get the most out of what it has to offer.
Why do I need GoodLife U?
For the last 20 years, GoodLife has worked with talented faculty and doctoral students from the University of Kansas, Department of Applied Behavioral Science (Behavioral Analysts), to build new service models fueled by an integrated infrastructure of smart technologies (provided by iLink Technologies).
GoodLife U helps agencies retool their service models, staffing, and pay strategies in ways that help them improve pay, schedule desirability, increase time-off, increase the use of full-time staff, stability, and the capacity to work extra to fill open shifts, reduce staffing transitions, improve weekend coverage, and prepare for day services without walls.
This work also helps create a better pathway to implement iLink Technology to help agencies rethink traditional services into next generation technology-enabled services. GoodLife’s direct support enhancement strategies are summarized in its Workforce 101 Seminar, video blog series “GoodLife U,” and publications, which are all freely available to all its provider partners on GoodLife’s website.
Schedule your free Workforce 101 Seminar to learn how you can put more margin in your mission. For more information, download our FREE Workforce 101 information sheet.
