Succeeding on the Job: Using Technology to Boost the Skills Employers Want SG August 30, 2017

Presented by a CTD Partner: PACER Center’s Simon Technology Center Sarah Giffen-Hunter sarah.gh@pacer.org Paul Sanft paul.sanft@pacer.org Assistive Technology Specialists (952) 838-9000 SG PS

Today’s Agenda Intro to CTD, PACER & the Simon Technology Center Assistive Technology (AT) and How It Can Help You Succeed on the Job AT to Support the Skills Employers Want: Have positive attitude Arrive on time Communicate well Be organized Focus & complete tasks Have appropriate behavior Follow directions Learn new skills SG

Tips For Attending This Webinar For the best sound experience all participants will be placed on mute Using headphones will improve sound Use the chat window to be an active participant. Ask questions or make comments. PS

www.CTDinstitute.org CTD website offers a wealth of assistive technology information Including a category focused on the needs of Transition age youth Resources include: Executive Function Skills at Work: How Technology Can Help Getting Started: Exploring Assistive Technology (AT) With Your Teen or Young Adult SG

PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. A project of PACER, the Simon Technology Center (STC) is dedicated to making the benefits of technology more accessible to children and adults with disabilities. www.PACER.org PS

What is … Assistive Technology (AT)? Assistive Technology (AT) is: …Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is purchased commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized …And is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability. SG

The AT Continuum SG

In the Workplace AT typically helps to increase: Access to physical environment Access to information and tools, including computers Independence Productivity PS

Awareness in these areas will improve success rate for user of AT: Technology - What is available Disability - Strengths and limitations Job Tasks - Tasks AT will assist with AT Training - Instruct both user and co-workers AT Maintenance - Upkeep and repair needs AT Funding Options - Who will pay Source: http://www.worksupport.com/documents/workplacePAS.pdf PS

Have a positive attitude Get enough sleep Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock app SG

Have a positive attitude Maintain healthy balance Mindshift app Pacifica – Anxiety, Stress, & Depression Relief app Spire wearable device PS

Arrive to work on time Get up on time Alarmy (Sleep if U Can) app Use calendar reminders on your phone Siri or OK Google Google Maps PS

Arrive to work on time Morning checklist Wunderlist app Create a morning routine timer Timewinder app SG

Communicate well with others QuickCues app – communication module Activocal Wear Personal amplifying device SG

Communicate well with others Use good grammar & spelling in your emails & letters Grammarly SG - Show Grammarly video: https://youtu.be/fVbE2CSXCJ0

Be organized & manage tasks Use reminders on your phone or smart watch Toodledo app PS

Be organized & manage tasks Google Keep Evernote PS

Be reliable, focused, and manage your time well Remember to stand up and stretch Stand Up! The Work Break Timer app Schedule work & break times 30/30 app SG

Be reliable, focused, and manage your time well Manage your phone use Break Free Gain awareness of how you use your time Life Cycle Increase your focus White Noise app Use a wearable device, such as an Apple Watch Timers & reminders SG

If using a computer at work, you can improve your access & efficiency Alternative keyboards Adaptive mice PS

Have appropriate behavior and social skills for the workplace QuickCues – On the Job module Helps navigate the world of employment - includes scripts for nurturing appropriate office conversation, addressing conflict, and successful interaction on teams ($4.99) Social Skills Pro app Social Skills Lessons – Covers all aspects of communication, such as: keeping a conversation going, nonverbal communication, and introductions ($2.99) SG

Be able to follow directions Record directions with an app Recordium Record with a smartpen Livescribe Echo PS

Be able to follow directions Take a picture with your phone Break task into smaller steps Trello app Translation apps iTranslate SG

Learn new skills CanPlan app Use a video modeling app MasterTask Learn a new language Memrise app Develop your skills Nursing Central app Increase your knowledge Khan Academy - app or website SG – CanPlan MasterTask Medical –Nursing Central app PS Memrise Khan Academy

Wrap Up Questions? See workshop handout for additional information For more information on AT tools, visit the CTD Library at: www.CTDinstitute.org SG

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