assistive technology @ work - tan chuan hoh, senior at specialist, society for the physically...

Tan Chuan Hoh

AT Specialist

Specialised Assistive Technology Centre

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY @ WORK

CHALLENGES FACED BY PWD @ WORK

• Built environment access

• Door, toilet, work desktop, emergency exit.

• Access to technology

• Computer, software application, phone, photocopier.

• Work systems

• Processes, work flow, job task.

• Inclusion

• Acceptance by co-worker, work policies, etc.

WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS

• What is workplace accommodation?

• Examples:

• Job redesign

• Environmental modification

• Review work policies to be inclusive

• Use assistive technology

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

• AT is an important tool for PWD at work. Why?

• Level the playing field

• Increase productivity

• Enhance work performance

• Elevate self esteem

• Empower

HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPS

• AT devices and applications can be used by PWDs to make:

• keyboard and mouse easier to use

• display easier to see

• easier to focus on task

• and much more ….

WHAT WILL WORK …

• No “one-device-fits-all” solution.

• AT must be determined on a case-by-case basis to fit the unique needs of the

individual.

• The AT process involves:

• Assessment of needs

• Brainstorm possible solutions

• Trial, training and follow-up

MS CHIA YONG YONG

• Challenges

• Fatigue from prolonged

typing

• Difficulty handling physical

devices e.g.phone

• Navigating with mouse

• Integrating technology

THE WORK OF A LEGAL CONSULTANT

ACCOMMODATION ASSESSMENT

ACCOMMODATION ASSESSMENT

TRIAL OF TECHNOLOGY

TRIAL

VIDEO

“For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier,

for people with disabilities, technology makes things possible”