ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY consists of a variety of devices, strategies, and services used to maintain or improve an individual's ability to accomplish tasks. It is an evaluation process that identifies relevant skills, strategies, and appropriate adaptive equipment. BENEFITS ANALYSIS - Fear of losing benefits is a common concern for people with disabilities who want to work. SVRI's benefits specialists
explain the effect that working will have on an individual's benefits and dispel some of the myths about working while receiving benefits. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SVRI's Employment Services staff possess knowledge of employer expectations as well as experience working with people who have disabilities to achieve the best possible job placement for both. Services include; Job Development Services, Work Experience, On-the-Job Assessment, Job Seeking Skills (JSS) Training, Employment-Based Assessment. EVALUATION SERVICES is a process during which participants try out work tests to learn about their vocational strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Participants receive career counseling on realistic job goals and determining vocational goals and specializes in working with people with barriers to employment such as disabilities and criminal histories. TRAINING AND ONLINE CLASSES - while still being accessible to individuals with disabilities, our online courses frequently include video, audio, and interactive tutorials to avoid flat written content as the basis for the course and engage learners on a different level. Asynchronous written discussions facilitated by qualified professionals provide opportunities for practitioners to share their valuable work experiences with each other. Activities are relevant to practitioners wanting to advance their skills. RESOURCE CENTER - Assistive Technology (A.T) - What is A.T.? Any product or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities is an A.T. services include: evaluation, funding, design, customization, modification, maintenance, repair, training, and technical assistance. People of all ages can benefit from services that will help them with the A.T. they want to use at home, in school, or at work. WORKSOURCE WISCONSIN is a not-for-profit initiative with the goal of providing Wisconsin employers with accessible and complete information regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities. Through a comprehensive web-site, toll free phone line, and statewide training for employers with the resources necessary to recruit and retain employees with disabilities. RESEARCH - SVRI has a long history in providing disability and rehabilitation research. The Research and Training Center (RTC) was established in 1972 to provide research and development capabilities to the Institute. The role of research is further re-defined in recent years to reflect a "research praxis" philosophy and to align with the Institute's Mission.
