Tech Points Quick Overview
Pathfinder Associates2 Tech Points Places in the rehabilitation process where use of assistive technology resources or services should be considered.
Pathfinder Associates3 Tech Points concept Applications: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Community Rehabilitation Providers Workforce Centers Education/Transition Programs Business and Industry Worker’s Compensation Independent Living Programs other rehabilitation services
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5 Tech Points Tech Points will help counselors get started using technology; suggest questions to ask consumers; help to determine need for assistive technology; give ideas on technology-related options; help make appropriate expenditures for technology, and; organize how to approach technology training.
Pathfinder Associates6 Looks at general phases or stages in the rehabilitation process Referral Application Comprehensive Assessment and Planning ServicesOutcome Post-Employment and Follow-up
Pathfinder Associates7 Basic Tech Points include Referral/ Tech Point 1 Referral/Application Comprehensive Assessment Tech Point 2 Comprehensive Assessment Tech Point 3 Plan Development Tech Point 4Services Placement/Follow- up Tech Point 5 Placement/Follow- up Outcomes Tech Point 6 Outcomes Post-Employment and Follow-up Tech Point 7 Post-Employment and Follow-up
Pathfinder Associates8 What to Accomplish: Consider need for rehabilitation technology resources and services for all applicants. Decisions on vocational potential should include how technology resources or services could improve or enhance performance. Action Needed: Profile Assistive Technology Needs. Provide necessary accommodations to enter program. Referral/Application looks at For example, Tech Point 1 - Referral/Application looks at
Pathfinder Associates9 Other action which may be needed: If technology use is likely, discuss case with appropriate technology specialist. If comprehensive assessment services are scheduled, request that assistive technology resources be included. Tech Point 1 - continued:
Pathfinder Associates10 Tech Points approach Each of the seven Tech Points follow a similar format to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to technology-related needs throughout the process TIPS – Technology Intervention Preparation Steps are also included to help to systematically explore options and possibilities
Pathfinder Associates11 For additional information on Tech Points and other training resources and activities contact: Pathfinder Associates 712 Woodcreek Ct Columbia, SC © Pathfinder Associates