by createabil | Mar 4, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Media, Technology
I recently heard something that shocked me while listening to a distinguished counselor within my community. He said, “Communication may be the most dangerous thing we do.” I was immediately taken aback by this. Initially, it made zero sense – and so I set out...
by createabil | Feb 23, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Blog, Group Homes, Technology
Technology is never a replacement for human interaction between care providers and the people they serve; it’s a tool. I think this pandemic has certainly accentuated that notion as we all revisit the way things used to be – the social gatherings, face-to-face...
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 | 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....