Benefit Specialists: Key resources for supporting the use of Social Security work incentives to fund assistive technology

Issue title: Assistive Technology as a Workplace Support

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Brooke, Valerie | McDonough, Jennifer | Hardy, Sandy

Affiliations: Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention, Richmond, VA, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Valerie Brooke, M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University/RRTC, PO Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA. Tel.: +1 804 828 1851; Fax: +1 804 828 2193; E-mail: vbrooke@mail1.vcu.edu.

Abstract: Assistive technology (AT) for some individuals with disabilities is not only exciting but has a direct and profound impact on their lives. Matching the appropriate AT device or service to the needs of individuals with disabilities can ensure that they are able to benefit from opportunities that are taken for granted by individuals who do not have disabilities to include such activities as living independently in the community, fully participating in school, and accessing the labor force. This article provides information on funding devices by using social security work incentives. A case study for an individual with a visual impairment is offered to highlight how technology assisted one person in achieving her goals for employment

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 121-126, 2006