by createabil | Feb 11, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Electronic Job Coach, Intellectual Disabilities, News, Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation
The Charles Lea Center, located in Spartansburg, South Carolina, helps people with intellectual disabilities and chronic medical conditions and helps them work to their fullest potential. Their services are based on the principles of person-centered thinking that...
by createabil | Jan 18, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Intellectual Disabilities, Technology, Uncategorized
Our team at CreateAbility is always examining challenges in the IDD space from the perspective of technology. While we know that technology should never be a total replacement for the meaningful connection that DSPs have with their person served; we understand...
by createabil | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog, Mental Health, Technology
It’s the beginning of a new year so I spent a few moments in silence this morning; reflecting and praying for the families and friends of the many people who lost their lives over the past year. Initially, it feels as if the world will be just a bit dimmer without...
by createabil | Dec 15, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Electronic Job Coach, Institutional Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Soft Skills, Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation
1.) Assistive Technology affords the person being served the ability to have their plans in front of them at all times. Antiquated, printed copies of care plans on are not mobile - and are not as easily changed as the person-served accomplishes their goals....
by createabil | Dec 2, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Intellectual Disabilities, Soft Skills, Technology
Hi, I’m Steve Sutter, and I have problems saying no. (Others: “Hi, Steve…”) What’s worse is that because I can’t say no, I say yes. I say yes, A LOT. It seems that the only people that I say no to are those that I love and care for the most. That’s...