New Career Interest Tool for ID/DD Released
AbleLink Technologies announced today that it has released a new tool for determining work preferences for people with intellectual and other cognitive disabilities. Job Quest utilizes video clips depicting a variety of actual community job tasks, allowing the user to independently choose between possible work options in a self-directed manner. Job Quest accomplishes this by prompting the user to watch two competing video clips of community work tasks, and then directs the user to “choose the job video that you liked best." READ MORE
Community Integration Suite
The Community Integration Suite operates on a handheld Pocket PC which easily fits in the palm of a hand or a pocket. The computer automatically turns on and cues the user to begin a task, travel to a specific location, or remember an event or appointment. For users who are in the community and need a device that will provide time-based cues along with specific instructions, this is often a great tool that can be used in conjunction with other supports or as the primary support. READ MORE |