SPRINGFIELD, MO
July 10, 2025

Hearo Technologies and Smart Living Systems (SLS), the technology innovation arm of LADD, Inc., are proud to announce a strategic partnership to advance remote support solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This collaboration brings together Hearo’s pioneering technology and SLS’s nationally recognized expertise in disability services and policy innovation.

The partnership joins HEARO’s robust, customizable remote support platform with SLS’s deep expertise in policy, funding, and program implementation, setting the stage for a new standard in service delivery across the U.S.

Myke Bates Headshot

"This partnership is about scale - not just in technology, but in possibility. Together with Smart Living Systems, we’re creating a new path for providers to expand independence, improve safety, and generate new revenue streams all while honoring the dignity of the people they serve."

Myke Bates, Co-Founder and CEO of Hearo Technologies.
Hearo Devices
Carla Reichelderfer Headshot

"Everyone deserves to live with dignity, independence, and connection—whether they’re aging, living with a disability, or facing behavioral health challenges. Together with Hearo, we’re reimagining care with technology that expands access, empowers families, and builds a more sustainable future."

Carla Reichelderfer, CEO of Smart Living Systems.
Hearo Devices

Disability Expertise + Technology

Hearo Technologies offers tablet, phone, laptop, and desktop apps for real-time operations, all connected through the Hearo Hub for seamless internet access. Mobile apps provide quick access, while desktop and laptop dashboards offer deeper control, with a consistent, synced experience across devices.

A New Model for Remote Support

This partnership is designed to help providers across the country:

  • Launch remote support service lines that are scalable, compliant, and billable
  • Integrate policy-backed implementation models that meet state funding and oversight requirements
  • Shift from staff-intensive care models to tech-enabled independence that empowers individuals and relieves pressure on the DSP workforce

As part of the agreement, Smart Living Systems will serve as a national implementation and advisory arm, bringing the Hearo platform to more states and helping agencies navigate the complexities of launching sustainable, person-centered remote support programs—from reimbursement to training to technology setup.

Building a Smarter, More Human Future

At its core, this partnership reflects a shared belief: that real independence starts with trust, not control and that support should fade into the background, giving people the space to grow, connect, and thrive.

By combining HEARO’s in-house platform already deployed in over 300 homes with SLS’s tested training and policy frameworks, the collaboration delivers a complete solution for modern remote support.

"We’re not just adding technology. We’re redefining what support looks like. Together, we can help providers move past patchwork solutions and into a future that’s safer, smarter, and more empowering for everyone."