TECH POINT 1 Referral/Application Reaching Successful Employment Outcomes with Assistive Technology.

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TECH POINT 1 Referral/Application Reaching Successful Employment Outcomes with Assistive Technology

Introduction

Learning Objectives 1.Describe tasks and activities that should be accomplished at TECH POINT 1. 2.Describe four techniques to recognize potential AT needs. 3.Identify reasonable accommodations that may be needed to start the rehabilitation process.

What to accomplish at TECH POINT 1 4. Recognize potential need for AT services 1. Review background information 3. Identify immediate reasonable accommodation needs 2. Discuss any experiences using AT Consider need for rehabilitation technology resources and services for all applicants. Decisions on vocational potential should include how technology resources/services could improve or enhance performance.

Anticipate Accommodation Needs Comprehension? Seating/position? Communication?Mobility? Other accommodation needs Writing? Readiness? Stamina? Interactions with others?

Discuss Experiences with AT Would this individual need AT?

Recognizing AT Needs Previous experiences using AT? Explore Challenges and Problems? Talk with Technology Specialists

Major Life Activities Caring for oneself; Performing manual tasks; Walking, Seeing, Hearing, Speaking or breathing; Learning, or Working. Other examples could include: Physical activities such as: sitting, standing, or lifting, Mental and emotional processes such as: thinking, concentrating, and interacting with others. (ADA, 2008)

Reasonable Accommodations Communication needs such as interpreters Seating and Positioning Aids Magnification Aids Alternate formats for Forms and documents

Wondering what if...

Technology Needs Profile Quickly screen for potential AT needs Use with consumer form to facilitate initial discussions about assistive technology

Actions Needed at TECH POINT 1 Identify possible AT needs Arrange for any needed accommodations.

Other Suggested Action at TECH POINT 1 Talk with technology specialists. Note AT needs in referral for assessments Complete AT Needs Profile

Technology Intervention Prioritizing Steps TECH POINT 1 1. Identify Concerns 2. Determine Strategies 4. Suggest Action Needed 3. Prioritize Activities

Quick Review Here are a few questions that review what should take place at TECH POINT 1. Advance to the next page Advance to the next page to open the KnowledgeCheck quiz.

Congratulations! You have completed the module for TECH POINT 1. If you scored 80% or more you may proceed directly to TECH POINT 2 or return later at your convenience. If you didn’t score 80% or above, you can go back, review materials and retake the quiz.

Acknowledgements Thanks to the following programs and organizations for contributing resources and information! Georgia Department of Labor/Vocational Rehabilitation Program ~ Assistive Work Technology Lamondre Pugh South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services