The Independent Living Project

AI-Driven Autonomy for Independent Living

Digital Guardian infrastructure that augments care for autistic and neurodivergent adults through objective in-home monitoring, evidence-based prompts, and a privacy-first edge AI design.

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Solve the Direct Support Professional (DSP) shortage with scalable, safe autonomy.

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Our Mission

We are building a Digital Guardian infrastructure that helps neurodivergent individuals live more independently without relying on scarce Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Our system augments human care with always-on, AI-driven assistance that is safe, respectful, and scalable.

By combining objective in-home sensing, evidence-based prompts and interventions, and a privacy-first architecture, we support daily routines, reduce risk, and increase autonomy while preserving dignity and control.

Three Pillars

Monitoring & Engagement

Acts as a Digital Companion using atypical speech recognition for communication and routine building. Our Human-in-the-Loop model ensures a seamless real-time connection to a remote tutor whenever professional intervention is required.

Evidence-Based Methodology

Interventions grounded in evidence-based practices (EBP), co-designed with world-class clinicians and self-advocates. We transform clinical standards into digital protocols, enabling high-quality professional oversight.

Privacy-First Infrastructure

High-performance "On-Device" computing ensures all analysis stays local for absolute privacy. The system is being developed to align with global standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and the EU AI Act.