Affiliations: Tech Connections, Project of United Cerebral Palsy,
490 10th St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA | Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Georgia
Institute of Technology, 490 10th St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30332-0156, USA. Tel.:
+1 404 894 2661; Fax: +1 404 894 9320; E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract: Job accommodation strategies can effectively open up opportunities
for persons with disabilities. Assistive technology should be considered as one
of the most important of these strategies to successfully accommodate job
tasks. There are some fundamental steps to consider when embarking on the use
of assistive technology. A well-developed technology assessment process can be
instrumental in assuring that each step is considered and properly carried out.
This process is most effective when the consumer is at the focal point of the
assessment that includes a thorough job analysis of the essential functions of
the job as well as an understanding of the functional capacities of the
potential employee. Opportunities often exist for low cost, off-the-shelf
products which helps to increase the availability of needed resources, lower
overall costs, and improve maintenance, repair and replacement options.
