PHASE-Industries: It's All About Connecting

It's all about connecting!

Access to technology for people with disabilities opens up a world of employment possibilities they wouldn't otherwise have, especially in rural areas.  With technology, individuals are able to have remote experiences to a greater variety pf types of jobs in their communities through virtual job shadowing.  They are able to receive interactive training with a group of people from different locations to develop the skills needed for their chosen job from a support staff through remote services.  Individuals are able to share screen to receive hands on assistance with developing resumes that they can share with businesses in virtual job fairs.  Technology open the doors for work from home employment opportunities and also on-the-job-supports from an employment service professional.  Having access to technology will also allow the individuals to access and set up transportation to and from their places of employment.  By having access to technology that open up the possibilities for successful employment, individuals increase their independence and live, work, and thrive in their communities.