It’s no secret that data is king and that all industries have harnessed the power of data to do great things. In the area of human services, data is used to protect the health and wellbeing of patients…and we think that is probably the most important reason, hands down! What health and wellbeing factors would...
MeMinder, CreateAbility’s task prompting and instruction system for people with intellectual developmental disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injuries, is often purchased as part of our “Employment Suite” for vocational rehabilitation. For that reason, it often gets overlooked as being an ideal solution for people who are in that transitional phase and would like to experience more...
In support of Brain Injury Awareness Month, CreateAbility has compiled a list of brain injury facts that will shed light on this commonly misunderstood diagnosis. Brain injuries are compartmentalized into two diagnoses: traumatic and non-traumatic. Non-traumatic brain injuries might be from a stroke, while traumatic brain injuries are from a blow to the head, such...
This month, CreateAbility celebrates its 20th anniversary. And what would a 20th anniversary be without a nostalgic (and obligatory) moment to reminisce about how our company came to be – and take a look at where we are headed! _________________________ Interview with Steve Sutter, President of CreateAbility Concepts, Inc., 1/06/2021 Q: Why did decide to...
What is a “vision board”? A vision board is an assemblance of images that together, help individuals visualize the outcome of the goals they set. They support the notion to “keep your eye on the prize” as we move about in this world and the answer to “why” we set out every day to tackle...
For Jordan and Mindy, two individuals served by Madison Haywood Developmental Services (MHDS) of Jackson, TN, the idea of “independence” includes having a job and making their own money. While neither of the job seekers had much work experience, Rance Thetford, Supported Employment Manager at MHDS, knew that finding an opportunity that would be both...