#16 Context of Work Pros and Cons

1)      Describe the vocational activities and related skills that can be aided by assistive technologies

It is when you have a good understanding  of the referral and intake procedures of vocational rehabilitation agencies. The individuals must understand the counselors role and must be available to the counselor, They must agree on all course of actions. The only bad part is what if the individual does not have any goals.

2)      Describe the influence of the physical, social, cultural, and institutional contexts on the use of assistive technologies in the workplace

The communication process, focusing on the workplace, the use outside of the office, given and receiving information whether it is oral and written and having access to all information in the workplace. The bad part would be discrimination

3)      Understand the role of the assistive technology practitioner in addressing the vocational goals of the person with a disability

To make sure the individual has a goal and be successful with completing it (motivation) and the bad part would be preventing others from achieving their goals

4)      Understand the unique attributes of the assessment and implementation of assistive technologies in the vocational setting

Completing all technology assessments and be accepting to the employer. They should be considerate and always plan a goal because training is very important

5)      List the major assistive technologies that are used in vocational setting

They are physical, social, institutional and cultural context. Sensory and motor skills are also important.

6)      Describe strategies for implementing assistive technologies in the workplace

The trial period will see if the individual is successful. Training is very important and will help the individual achieve all goals that is planned.

7)      Identify outcome measures that are useful to evaluate the outcome of assistive technology intervention in the workplace

They should seek answers to accommodation questions and multidisciplinary effort and collaboration. Postural support and a range of workplace accommodations are needed.