Provider agencies are hiring Enabling Technology Specialists for people with intellectual disabilities.
What exactly does a person centered planning app look like? How does it increase positive outcomes for the people you serve? At CreateAbility, we believe that the power of enabling technology is best described in a real-life scenario of our solutions.
Since the events surrounding 2020, there has been a significant rise in providers’ interest in remote monitoring. Further, there has been a broader acceptance and use of the term “enabling technology” when it comes to remote supports. But what IS the difference between “assistive” and “enabling” technology? Here is a brief explanation to help you...
When you have a disability, finding work isn’t always easy. From stigma and stereotypes to difficulty negotiating reasonable workplace accommodation, people with disabilities face many common workforce barriers. Thankfully, technology has made professional pursuits much more achievable. At CreateAbility, we know that technology can go a long way toward helping people with disabilities navigate career...
We get this question often. The current answer is 45! (And growing every day!) Take a look at current offerings of the most recent version of Employment Pathfinder: Introductory Jobs Jobs in this area are a great way to learn basic skills that can prepare you for other jobs, while doing something important. Typically, you...
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...
If you’ve ever wanted to try MeMinder task prompting technology or Employment Pathfinder pre-employment assessments – NOW is the time! Beginning January 15th, 2022 and running through March 31st, 2022, CreateAbility Concepts, Inc. is running a buy one, get one free promotion in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Interested? Please email us at info@createabilityinc.com or...
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...