TECH POINTS Reaching Successful Employment Outcomes with Rehabilitation Technology South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

TECH POINTS e-Learning Training Series of eight, self-paced modules Each take approximately minutes Audio narration throughout User controls Notes tab includes text of all audio Download forms and resources Practical, applied examples Short KnowledgeCheck quiz Option to earn CEU credits

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Introduction

Learning Objectives 1.Illustrate the basic components of the rehabilitation process. 2.Describe what a “Tech Point” is. 3.List where “Tech Points” can be added to the rehab process 4.Describe benefits of using Rehabilitation Technology (RT) on employment outcomes

The Rehabilitation Process Rehabilitation Technology may be needed at each of part of the process. Referral/Application Assessment & Planning Planned Services Tracking & Documentation Follow-Along & Post-Employment

Referral/Application

Assessment and Planning

Services

Tracking and Documentation

Follow-Along and Post-Employment

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How can a TECH POINT help? Places in the process where use of “rehabilitation technology” should be considered. Maintain Increase Improve functional capabilities rehabilitation technology assistive technology rehabilitation engineering

TECH POINTS Help counselors think about AT Systematically consider technology options Suggest questions to ask Integrates RT into case management process Helps ensure appropriate expenditures are made

TECH POINT 1 – Referral Application Possible AT needs should be addressed at the start

TECH POINT 2 - Assessment Places focus on what people can do, not what they can’t do

TECH POINT 3 - Planning Anticipates potential AT needs and includes these in the Plan.

TECH POINT 4 – Planned Services Periodically check on changes in functional capacities or circumstances

TECH POINT 5 - Placement Focuses on how rehabilitation technology can enhance employment opportunities

TECH POINT 6 Tracking/Documentation Tracking and documentation looks at progress and services provided and how RT may have been used.

TECH POINT 7 Post-Employment Individual’s continued need for AT should be determined and who should be responsible.

Open up possibilities... Individual interested in social work is able to be much more efficient with minimal work station accommodations. Gentleman wanted to continue working despite stamina and reach limitations. His counselor used technology specialists to design work aids to assist with certain tasks. Low-tech solutions made employment possible.

TECH POINTS TP 1 TP 1 Referral/Application TP 2 TP 2 Assessment/Evaluation TP 3 TP 3 Plan Development TP 4 TP 4 Planned Services TP 5 TP 5 Placement TP 6 TP 6 Tracking and Documentation TP 7 TP 7 Post-Employment

How TECH POINTS work The Individual Environments where the individual is likely to function, and Specific tasks and activities that need to be performed.

Technology Intervention Prioritizing Steps T I P S Technology Concerns? Intervention Strategies Prioritize Activities Steps and Actions

TIPS Checklists T Technology Concerns First, determination should be made if AT services seem warranted; Identify general challenges and problems a consumer may face; and Identify possible technology concerns or fears. T Technology Concerns First, determination should be made if AT services seem warranted; Identify general challenges and problems a consumer may face; and Identify possible technology concerns or fears. I Intervention Strategies Second, possible technology intervention strategies should be reviewed with AT specialists to which options to consider. I Intervention Strategies Second, possible technology intervention strategies should be reviewed with AT specialists to which options to consider. P Prioritize Activities Third, if technology intervention seems appropriate, actions should be prioritized. Prioritizing the order of technology-related interventions can be very important due to functional capabilities of the individual, service delivery time frames, consumer or employer preferences, availability of funding or other factors. S P Prioritize Activities Third, if technology intervention seems appropriate, actions should be prioritized. Prioritizing the order of technology-related interventions can be very important due to functional capabilities of the individual, service delivery time frames, consumer or employer preferences, availability of funding or other factors. S S Steps and Actions Needed Fourth, specific steps and plan of action to arrange for the needed technology services should be clearly documented in an individualized plan. This plan should summarize specific actions that should be completed and identify who is responsible to do what. S Steps and Actions Needed Fourth, specific steps and plan of action to arrange for the needed technology services should be clearly documented in an individualized plan. This plan should summarize specific actions that should be completed and identify who is responsible to do what.

Cookbook Solutions?

Putting the pieces together Rehabilitation Technology could be needed by almost anyone served Routinely consider Rehabilitation Technology Reaching successful employment outcomes is the goal

Rehabilitation Technology works!

KnowledgeCheck Quiz There are ten questions that review how TECH POINTS and Rehabilitation Technology can be help to reach successful employment outcomes. Advance to the next page to open the KnowledgeCheck quiz.

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Congratulations! You may continue on to the other modules now or whenever you would like. It’s best to complete the modules in sequence starting with TECH POINT 1.