Assistive Technology for Employment Support Professionals

Assistive Technology for Employment Support Professionals Fred Tchang, ATPDirector, Assistive Technology Services

Advancing Opportunities• Onsite Eval & Training• All disabilities

Advancing Opportunities• Onsite Eval & Training• All disabilities• Technology Lending Centerassistivetechnologycenter.org

Why not direct people to jobs that don’t require accommodation?

Why not direct people to jobs that don’t require accommodation? • Focus on interests, not disability • Expands job choices

Why not direct people to jobs that don’t require accommodation? • Focus on interests, not disability • Expands job choices Hear an example!

Hear an example!• Young Adult with Autism• Help with moving from task to task Dr. Tony Gentry, Dept of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University

AT Supports APSE’s CESP’s Core Values• All people having the right to work and to equal access to employment in the general workforce

AT Supports APSE’s CESP’s Core Values• All people having the right to work and to equal access to employment in the general workforce• Job seeker strengths interests and talents• Self determination and empowerment

Typical Problem Areas• Appointments, To Do’s• Transitions and Changes in Schedule

Typical Problem Areas• Appointments, To Do’s• Transitions and Changes in Schedule• Steps of a Task

Typical Problem Areas• Appointments, To Do’s• Transitions and Changes in Schedule• Steps of a Task• Travel Training

Typical Problem Areas• Appointments, To Do’s• Transitions and Changes in Schedule• Steps of a Task• Travel Training• Behavioral Issues

Hardware Options• Cell Phone – Start with what people have – often have calendars

Hardware Options• Cell Phone – Start with what people have – often have calendars – Person must know what beeping reminder means

Hardware Options• Cell Phone – Start with what people have – often have calendars – Person must know what beeping reminder means – Drawback- lack of touch screen means more button presses

Hardware Options• iPod Touch – Relatively inexpensive ($199)

Hardware Options• iPod Touch – Relatively inexpensive ($199) – iPhone without the phone

Hardware Options• iPod Touch – Relatively inexpensive ($199) – iPhone without the phone – Built-in cameras, mic

Hardware Options• iPad – Larger buttons – Larger text

Hardware Options• iPad – Larger buttons – Larger text – Bigger speaker

Hardware Options• iPad – Larger buttons – Larger text – Bigger speaker – Still has Built-in cameras, mic

Hardware OptionsAll Smartphones –built-in Apps•Calendar with alarm•To Do List

Hardware OptionsAll Smartphones –built-in Apps•Calendar with alarm•To Do List•Voice Recorder•Contacts

Hardware OptionsAll Smartphones –built-in Apps•Calendar with alarm•To Do List•Voice Recorder•Contacts•Photos•Videos

Why use “Everyday Technologies” as Assistive Technology? • Easy access- they are out there

Why use “Everyday Technologies” as Assistive Technology? • Easy access- they are out there • Easier to support- family, other people know the basics

Why use “Everyday Technologies” as Assistive Technology? • Easy access- they are out there • Easier to support- family, other people know the basics • More socially acceptable

 Appointments / To Do • Built-in Calendar / To Do list

 Appointments / To Do • Built-in Calendar / To Do list • Built-in Audio Recording

 Appointments / To DoSample App: Picture Scheduler

 Appointments / To DoSample App: Picture Scheduler•Can use pictures, audio, video•Reminders are set by time,can repeat

 Following Steps• Written or picture instructions

 Following Steps• Written or picture instructions• iPod Touch – Videos add audio recording

 Following Steps• Written or picture instructions• iPod Touch – Videos add audio recording – Can insert series of pictures into Powerpoint, convert to a video – Ex: putting a set of items in place

 Following StepsSample App: Visules

 Following StepsSample App: Visules•Simple to edit, simple to use•A checklist; no connection to time•No audio, no video

 Travel TrainingUse picture / audio or videoexamples•Pictures of actual places•Video can show key landmarks

 Travel Training• Sample App: Way Finder

 Travel Training• Sample App: Way Finder (Specialized app from Ablelink Technologies)

 Travel Training• Sample App: Way Finder (Specialized app from Ablelink Technologies) – Works with phone’s gps, so can give cues specific to not only time, but location – Ex: “don’t get off yet- not your stop”

 Travel Training• Sample App: Way Finder (Specialized app from Ablelink Technologies) – Works with phone’s gps, so can give cues specific to not only time, but location – Ex: “don’t get off yet- not your stop” – currently only made for Windows PC handheld (not for iPhone or Android)

 Behavioral SupportUse picture / audio or videoexamples•Record person coachingthemselves what to do when upset•Or record parent / person theyrespond to best

 Behavioral Support• Sample App: Way Finder

Practical Issues• Belt clips / arm band to keep hands free

Practical Issues• Belt clips / arm band to keep hands free• Louder Speaker and Case: iMain Go• Protective case only- Otter Box

Practical Issues• Belt clips / arm band to keep hands free• Louder Speaker and Case: iMain Go• Protective case only- Otter Box• Distractibility of other apps • Put apps in folders • iOS 6 will have feature to lock out the home button

Feature MatchIndividual First• Needs• Abilities Then• Expectations Technology • Interface / input • Processing • Output

The SETT FrameworkS = SkillsE = EnvironmentT = TasksT = Tools Adapted from Joy Zabala, www.joyzabala.com

Skills of the Individual Motor Cognition/Memory/ Attitude Language/Processing Sensory

EnvironmentsCommunity Work Work School Home

Tasks Office Tasks– Phone, FilesRetail– Product Handling, InventoryFood Service– Food Preparation, CleanupManufacturing– Machine OperationAll Jobs– Organization, Reading, Writing

Accommodation Hierarchy Design and fabricate custom devices Use commercially available products in creative ways. Combine technologies not typically used together. Modify existing commercially available products. Use commercially available products Find alternative way to complete task

How To• Assess client need, tasks and environment

How To• Assess client need, tasks and environment• Learn the devices & apps• Determine best fit for client

How To• Assess client need, tasks and environment• Learn the devices & apps• Determine best fit for client• Train client and caregiver• Include in daily organization routine

How To• Assess client need, tasks and environment• Learn the devices & apps• Determine best fit for client• Train client and caregiver• Include in daily organization routine• Follow‐up consults• Diminish supports

Resourcesassistivetechnologycenter.org• Employing for Success newsletter• AT in Action case studies• Tools of the Trade blog assistivetechnj.blogspot.com

Making a ReferralIf you serve the person through DVR•Ask their DVR counselor to contact usIf you serve the person through DDD•Ask their DDD case manager to contact us 888-322-1918assistivetechnologycenter.org

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