Remote Supports, Real Independence: Meet GrandCare and Vista Care at DSPN 2026
Remote Supports should do more than monitor for problems. They should help people build skills, make choices, gain confidence, and live more independently.
That’s the conversation we’re bringing to the 2026 DSPN Annual Conference in Oshkosh. Join disability service providers, advocates, and industry leaders from across Wisconsin for two days of practical ideas, innovative solutions, and honest conversations about the future of support services.
DSPN 2026 at a Glance
- Dates: September 30–October 1, 2026
- Location: Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
- Conference Information: Visit the DSPN conference website
Don’t Miss Our Session
Beyond Traditional Monitoring: Why Person-Directed Remote Supports Are the Future of Care
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Henrietta
Speakers:
- Hans Cabrera, Director of Operations, GrandCare Systems
- Brittany Rewolinski, Technology Support Manager, Vista Care
Monitoring and safety matter—but they shouldn’t be the whole story.
True person-directed Remote Supports focus on the individual’s goals, choices, routines, and potential. The right combination of technology, in-person care, and remote coaching can help people develop new skills, take a more active role in their support, and experience greater independence without sacrificing safety.
During this session, Vista Care and GrandCare will share how providers can build a successful hybrid support model that expands staff capacity while improving the lives of the people they serve.
We’ll explore how interactive touchscreen technology can help individuals manage daily routines, make choices, build skills, self-coach, and communicate when they need support. We’ll also discuss how remote support professionals can move beyond simply reacting to alerts and become coaches, partners, and champions of individual success.
Because the goal isn’t just to keep someone safe. It’s to help them live a life filled with greater independence, confidence, purpose, and choice.
What You’ll Learn
- What Remote Supports are and how they work
- What to look for when choosing a technology platform
- How to staff and operate an effective Remote Supports program
- How to blend remote and in-person support successfully
- Where funding and reimbursement may be available
- How to measure improvements in staff capacity, cost savings, independence, and personal growth
Visit GrandCare in the Exhibit Hall
Want to see person-directed Remote Supports in action? Stop by the GrandCare booth for a hands-on demonstration.
You’ll be able to:
- See GrandCare in action: Explore how the touchscreen, smart-home technology, and optional sensors work together.
- Talk through your goals: Tell us what your organization is trying to accomplish, and we’ll help you think through possible solutions.
- Learn from real providers: Hear how organizations in Wisconsin and across the country are using technology to address workforce challenges, expand capacity, and support greater independence.
- Ask the practical questions: Let’s talk about implementation, staffing, funding, reimbursement, and what it really takes to launch a successful program.
We’re looking forward to connecting with providers who believe technology should do more than respond to a crisis—it should help people build the lives they want.
See you in Oshkosh!
