Technology Solutions Training for Support Professionals
Welcome to this interactive training series on Technology Solutions for Support Professionals.
This four-part series was created to help support professionals understand how technology or “tech” solutions can help the people they serve be more independent.
This project was funded by the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities and created by Community Vision.
Videos
Each video in this series has easy to follow instructions. There are discussions and activities throughout. The videos explain what to do each step of the way!
Download the Technology Solutions Toolkit and Facilitators Guide in the Materials section below. See also the Technology Solutions Resource page.
Start here:
Introduction
Watch this introductory video for an overview of the Technology Solutions for Support Professionals training.
Next, begin the series:
Part One: What are Tech Solutions?
This video is an introduction to tech solutions, including what they are and how they can benefit the people you serve.
Part Two: Tech Solutions Plan
Here, the video guides you through creating a personalized tech solutions plan. This plan will help you identify the specific needs of the people you support.
Part Three: Communication Supports
In this part, you learn strategies and solutions to support someone’s communication.
Part Four: Daily Living Supports
The last video focuses on supports that assist in daily living activities at home. You’ll learn about ways to promote independence in everyday life.
Materials
Technology Solutions Toolkit
Facilitator Guide
You may download individual sections of the Toolkit:
- Tech Tools & Examples
- Tech Plan
- Starting a Tech Conversation
- AAC Communication Supports
- Daily Living Supports
- Funding Tech in Oregon
If you need digital files of the videos, please contact us.
What technology does ODDS Cover?
AT Worker Guide
In 2025, ODDS updated the Assistive Technology Worker Guide. This guide explains K-Plan funding for assistive devices and technology. Community Vision’s AT Lab created a free video that provides an overview of this guide.
12-minute video overview of AT Worker Guide
Learn how to access AT and assistive devices in Oregon in this.
Here is a direct link to the ODDS Assistive Technology Worker Guide. You can also find it on the ODDS Worker Guides page and search for the word “Assistive.”