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Neurodiversity and Workplace Technology

Neurodiversity and Workplace Technology. PEAT Talk. Shea Tanis Ph.D. Associate Director Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities July 20, 2017. Logistics. Audio is also available over a phone line: Dial in number: 1-866-365-3921 Conference Code: 7247886139

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Neurodiversity and Workplace Technology

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  1. Neurodiversity and Workplace Technology PEAT Talk Shea Tanis Ph.D. Associate Director Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities July 20, 2017

  2. Logistics Audio is also available over a phone line: • Dial in number: 1-866-365-3921 • Conference Code: 7247886139 Submit questions at any time during the presentation: • Type directly into the Chat window on your screen • Email info@PEATworks.org • Tweet @PEATworks using #PEATTalks Captioning is available: • http://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?CustomerID=1314&EventID=3262119 • Short link: http://bit.ly/2u8ABJc

  3. The mission of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is to catalyze and integrate advances in technology to promote a meaningful quality of life for people with cognitive disabilities and their families. The Institute is actively engaged in supporting research, development, dissemination, and education in cognitive disabilities. The Institute is also committed to providing scientific, technological, and public policy leadership to strengthen the voice of persons with cognitive disabilities and their families in our society. Source: Ablelink Technologies, Colorado Springs (Terry & Jonathan).

  4. Applied Cognitive Technology Building cognitive supports into technology used by all. “As a field, Applied Cognitive Technology constitutes research and development to provide technology supports that enable people with cognitive disabilities to successfully function in inclusive environments, to increase participation in tasks and activities in inclusive environments, and to promote social inclusion, self-determination, and quality of life. - Wehmeyer & Shogren, 2013

  5. Cognitive Disability

  6. Developmental and

  7. Neurodiversity Defined • Coined by Judy Singer in 1999 • Facets of neurodiversity • Neurodiversity as a biological factor • Neurodiversity movement • Neurodiversity paradigm • The definition is fluid • Most commonly associated with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)/autistic

  8. Neurodiversity in the Media • Harvard Business Review (2017) – “Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage” • Forbes (2017 & 2014) – “Organizations Reaping the Benefits of Neurodiverse Employees” & “Neurodiversity: A New Talent Opportunity” • Venturebeat (2017) – “Software Firms are Actively Seeking ‘Neurodiverse Employees” • Bloomberg (2016) – “Neurodiversity: The Benefits of Recruiting Employees with Cognitive Disabilities” • Fortune ( 2014) – “The Next Frontier in Workplace Diversity: Brain Differences”

  9. Who Is Missing From The Talent Pool?

  10. Disability Advantage Reframed • Actively seek out people who are uniquely positioned to bring their natural strengths and talents to benefit the company or business • Use the functional conceptual model of disability to assure the most productive outcomes throughout the employment life cycle

  11. Functional Conceptual Model • Disability is “conceptualized as a function of the fit between the person’s capacities and the activity and participation expectations of the context” DISABILITY Personal Competence Environment

  12. Role of Technology Technology Tools Environmental Fit Personal Competence Environment

  13. Changing the Context for Success This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  14. Functional Areas of Misfit • Memory & Learning • Reasoning & Idea Production • Language Ability & Auditory Reception • Visual Comprehension • Processing Speed • Reading & Writing • Acquired Knowledge & Achievement

  15. Technology Supports for Employment Video Resumes Social Media Remote Working

  16. Technology Supports for Employment Sound Virtualiser Tactile Reminders Telepresence Virtual Training/Coaching Virtual Reminders Text Simplification Content Clarifier Social Media Machine Learning

  17. Apps for Employment Voice Dream ReaderAndroid/iOS First/Then Visual SchedulerAndroid/iOS Seeing AI VeryPDF Video SchedulerAndroid/iOS Task Prompts Skitch Picture Routines If This Then That

  18. Inclusion Paradox • With all of these technologies readily available, and industry and federal initiatives focused in accessible technologies why do we continue to struggle to provide people with disabilities, particularly those with cognitive disabilities, access to information and technology?

  19. Barriers Remain • Lack of Universal Design • Digital Literacy Skills • Equal Opportunity • Knowledge Translation • Transmission Pathways • Social Context • Economic Barriers

  20. 455 Disability Organizations 2 State Legislative Resolutions http://www.colemaninstitute.org/ declaration-endorse

  21. Thank You. Contact Information Shea Tanis, Ph.D. Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities 3825 Iris Avenue, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80301 303-860-6141 http://ColemanInstitute.org

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