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...
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...
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...
CreateAbility offers a suite of Apps that cover a variety of needs for people with intellectual disabilities and behavioral / mental health issues. This suite covers: emotional surveillance and emotional regulation, goal tracking and accomplishment, task prompting and reminders, employment discovery and exploration, and communication with staff or other individuals. Here is how they work...
Technology First Approach Helps Provider Agencies Stay Afloat Care providers and job coaches have their plates more-than-full as provider and agency administrators scramble to add additional staff members to meet demand. Technology can play a very helpful role in times, such as these. While technology is never a 100% replacement for human interaction, here are...
Through life, we have all had job opportunities that were fulfilling – and job opportunities that we were happy to leave in the past. With both extremes, it is important to analyze what was and was not fulfilling so that we carry that knowledge forward in life. When we peel back the layers of both...
INDIANAPOLIS, June 3rd, 2021 – CreateAbility Concepts, Inc., a technology company located in Indianapolis, recently launched Employment Pathfinder, a web and app-based system of surveys to help people with intellectual disabilities assess three key pre-employment criteria: job readiness, career interests and corresponding skill set. On June 3rd, the iOS version of the app was accepted...
INDIANAPOLIS, June 8th, 2021 – CreateAbility Concepts, Inc., a technology company located in Indianapolis, was recently awarded a portion of the Second Chance Grant provided by the State of Florida’s Department of Justice for the replication and use of their MyBrain technology. CreateAbility’s MyBrain will be utilized as technology solution that will ultimately, help reduce the rate of recidivism in youth ages 14-18. Modern research identifies traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in...