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Tech PointsTech Points
Quick Overview
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Tech PointsTech Points
Places in the rehabilitation process where use of assistive technology resources or services should be considered.
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Tech PointsTech Points conceptconcept
Applications: Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesCommunity Rehabilitation ProvidersWorkforce CentersEducation/Transition ProgramsBusiness and IndustryWorker’s CompensationIndependent Living Programsother rehabilitation services
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Tech PointsTech Points will
help counselors get started using technology;
suggest questions to ask consumers;
help to determine need for assistive technology;
give ideas on technology-related options;
help make appropriate expenditures for technology, and;
organize how to approach technology training.
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Looks at general phases or stages in the rehabilitation process
Referral Application
Referral Application
Comprehensive Assessment and
Planning
Comprehensive Assessment and
Planning
ServicesServicesOutcomeOutcome
Post-Employment and Follow-up
Post-Employment and Follow-up
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Basic Basic Tech PointsTech Points include include
Tech Point 1 Referral/Referral/
ApplicationApplicationTech Point 2 Comprehensive Comprehensive AssessmentAssessmentTech Point 3
Plan Plan DevelopmentDevelopmentTech Point 4
ServicesServices
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Placement/Follow-Placement/Follow- upup
Tech Point 6 OutcomesOutcomes
Tech Point 7 Post-Post-
Employment Employment and and Follow-upFollow-up
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What to Accomplish:Consider need for rehabilitation technology resources and services for all applicants. Decisions on vocational potential should include how technology resources or services could improve or enhance performance.
Action Needed:
Profile Assistive Technology Needs.
Provide necessary accommodations to enter program.
For example, Tech Point 1 - Referral/ApplicationReferral/Application looks at looks at
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Other action which may be needed:
If technology use is likely, discuss case with appropriate technology specialist.
If comprehensive assessment services are scheduled, request that assistive
technology resources be included.
Tech Point 1 - continued:
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Tech Points Tech Points approachapproach
Each of the seven Tech Points follow a similar format to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to technology-related needs throughout the process
TIPS – Technology Intervention Preparation Steps are also included to help to systematically explore options and possibilities
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For additional information on Tech Points and other training resources and activities contact:
Pathfinder Associates
712 Woodcreek Ct
Columbia, SC 29212
803.767.8043
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