1. Succeeding on the Job: Using Technology to Boost the Skills Employers WantSG
August 30, 2017

2. Presented by a CTD Partner: PACER Center’s Simon Technology Center
Sarah Giffen-Hunter
Paul Sanft
Assistive Technology Specialists
(952) SG PS

3. 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

4. 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

5.
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

6. 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. PS

7. 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

8. The AT Continuum SG

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

10. 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: PS

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

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

13. 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

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

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

16. Communicate well with others
Use good grammar & spelling in your s & letters
Grammarly
SG - Show Grammarly video:

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

18. Be organized & manage tasks
Google Keep
Evernote PS

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

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

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

25. 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

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

27. Thank you for joining us today!
We want to hear from you! At the end of the webinar, please fill out the brief survey at
When you complete your survey, visit the link provided to easily print out your
Certificate of Participation. SG