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TECH POINTS

TECH POINTS. Reaching Successful Employment Outcomes with Rehabilitation Technology. South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. TECH POINTS e-Learning Training. Series of eight, self-paced modules Each take approximately 15-20 minutes Audio narration throughout User controls

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TECH POINTS

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  1. TECH POINTS Reaching Successful Employment Outcomes with Rehabilitation Technology South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

  2. TECH POINTSe-Learning Training Series of eight, self-paced modules Each take approximately 15-20 minutes Audio narration throughout User controls Notes tab includes text of all audio Download forms and resources Practical, applied examples Short KnowledgeCheck quiz Option to earn CEU credits

  3. Getting Started Click on the HELP button to learn more about features of this eLearning module Click the PLAY button to continue.

  4. Getting Started

  5. Introduction

  6. Learning Objectives • Illustrate the basic components of the rehabilitation process. • Describe what a “Tech Point” is. • List where “Tech Points” can be added to the rehab process • Describe benefits of using Rehabilitation Technology (RT) on employment outcomes

  7. The Rehabilitation Process Rehabilitation Technology may be needed at each of part of the process. Referral/Application Assessment & Planning Planned Services Tracking & Documentation Follow-Along & Post-Employment

  8. Referral/Application

  9. Assessment and Planning

  10. Services

  11. Tracking and Documentation

  12. Follow-Along and Post-Employment

  13. What if . . .

  14. How can a TECH POINT help? rehabilitation technology Places in the process where use of “rehabilitation technology” should be considered. Maintain assistive technology Increase Improve functional capabilities rehabilitation engineering

  15. TECH POINTS Help counselors think about AT Systematically considertechnology options Suggest questions to ask Integrates RT into case management process Helps ensure appropriate expenditures are made

  16. TECH POINT 1 – Referral Application Possible AT needs should be addressed at the start

  17. TECH POINT 2 - Assessment Places focus on what people can do, not what they can’t do

  18. TECH POINT 3 - Planning Anticipates potential AT needs and includes these in the Plan.

  19. TECH POINT 4– Planned Services Periodically check on changes in functional capacities or circumstances

  20. TECH POINT 5 - Placement Focuses on how rehabilitation technology can enhance employment opportunities

  21. TECH POINT 6 Tracking/Documentation Tracking and documentation looks at progress and services provided and how RT may have been used.

  22. TECH POINT 7Post-Employment Individual’s continued need for AT should be determined and who should be responsible.

  23. Open up possibilities . . . Gentleman wanted to continue working despite stamina and reach limitations. His counselor used technology specialists to design work aids to assist with certain tasks. Low-tech solutions made employment possible. Individual interested in social work is able to be much more efficient with minimal work station accommodations.

  24. TECH POINTS TP 1 Referral/Application TP 2Assessment/Evaluation TP 3Plan Development TP 4Planned Services TP 5Placement TP 6Tracking and Documentation TP 7Post-Employment

  25. How TECH POINTSwork The Individual Environments where the individual is likely to function, and Specific tasks and activities that need to be performed.

  26. T I P S Technology Concerns? Intervention Strategies Prioritize Activities Steps and Actions Technology Intervention Prioritizing Steps

  27. TIPS Checklists T Technology Concerns First, determination should be made if AT services seem warranted; Identify general challenges and problems a consumer may face; and Identify possible technology concerns or fears. I Intervention Strategies Second, possible technology intervention strategies should be reviewed with ATspecialists to which options to consider. PPrioritize Activities Third, if technology intervention seems appropriate, actions should be prioritized. Prioritizing the order of technology-related interventions can be very important due to functional capabilities of the individual, service delivery time frames, consumer or employer preferences, availability of funding or other factors. S S Steps and Actions Needed Fourth, specific steps and plan of action to arrange for the needed technology services should be clearly documented in an individualized plan. This plan should summarize specific actions that should be completed and identify who is responsible to do what.

  28. Cookbook Solutions?

  29. Putting the pieces together Rehabilitation Technology could be needed by almost anyone served Routinely consider Rehabilitation Technology Reaching successful employment outcomes is the goal

  30. Rehabilitation Technology works!

  31. KnowledgeCheck Quiz There are ten questions that review how TECH POINTS and Rehabilitation Technology can be help to reach successful employment outcomes. Advance to the next page to open the KnowledgeCheck quiz.

  32. Knowledge Check Quiz

  33. How did you do? If you scored 80% or better you are ready to complete the first module. If you scored less than 80% don’t worry! You can go back and retake the quiz.

  34. Congratulations! You may continue on to the other modules now or whenever you would like. It’s best to complete the modules in sequence starting with TECH POINT 1.

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