Technology Solutions Training for Support Professionals
Welcome to this interactive group training series on Technology Solutions for Support Professionals. Learn all about assistive technology (AT), adaptive devices, and more!
This project was funded by the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities and created by Community Vision.
Use the materials for your group or hire us for a training!
Videos for Group Learning
Invite a mix of staff to watch these interactive videos and learn together! There are discussions and activities throughout. The videos explain what to do!
Download the Technology Solutions Toolkit and Facilitators Guide in the Materials section below. See the Technology Solutions Resource page for links to resources. The videos are also available on YouTube.
Start here:
Introduction
Watch this video with your group for an overview of the training.
Next, begin the series:
Part One: What are Tech Solutions?
Watch this video with your group for an introduction to tech solutions.
Part Two: Tech Solutions Plan
Watch this video with your group to learn how to create a personalized tech solutions plan. The video will tell you when to pause for activities and discussions.
Part Three: Communication Supports
Watch this video with your group to learn strategies and solutions to support someone’s communication. The video will tell you when to pause for activities and discussions.
Part Four: Daily Living Supports
Watch this last video with your group to learn about supports that assist in daily living activities at home. The video will tell you when to pause for activities and discussions.
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.”