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”