Amanda Bagby, a talented 36-year-old artist, jumped at the chance to try out a “smart home,” or technology-assisted apartment, for people with developmental disabilities, called TryTech in the Cranford Apartments in Lakewood. In November 2023, Bagby got to experience the freedom of her own place, even while needing extra help to live independently. Her family had previously always cared for her in their family home.