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Post COVID Workplaces Can Close the Autism Gap Post-Covid Workplaces Can Close the Autism Gap By Clara Ferreira Marques  | Bloomberg  The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for people with disabilities like autism, who can be challenged by the loss in routine and structure; however, the impact of COVID has pushed business to become more…

What You Need to Know About the Fed Reopening IDEA Expectations What You Need to Know About the Fed Reopening IDEA Expectations Article by Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop In a 23-page question-and-answer document, the U.S. Department of Education is laying out how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other…

2021 Work Simulation Competition Congratulations to the 2021 Digitability Winners! The Digitability team was extremely impressed with the hard work and hustle teachers put into their projects, while simultaneously navigating the many challenges this year presented.  Each school year presents another opportunity to strengthen student portfolios and workplace readiness training through each Work Simulation experience.…

Evidence-Based Practice Library Immediate Feedback & Positive Reinforcement During the Informal Assessment, and throughout the lesson plan, teachers use the Digitability Social Economy to provide Immediate Feedback and Positive Reinforcement of workplace ready behavior.  When awarding dollars, teachers will consistently describe the behavior (participation) immediately following a students response. You will want to ensure that…

Algorithm-driven Hiring Tools: Innovative or Disability Discrimination? Algorithm-driven Hiring Tools: Innovative or Disability Discrimination? Article By  Lydia X. Z. Brown, Ridhi Shetty, Michelle Richardson  |  December 3, 2020 Algorithm-driven hiring tools have grown increasingly prevalent in recent years. Thousands of job-seekers across the United States are now asked to record videos that employers mine for facial and…

Are You Teaching the Most Commonly Used Workplace Apps to Your Students? Are You Teaching the Most Commonly Used Workplace Apps to Your Students? Using Google Applications Through Digitability’s award-winning transition curriculum, students develop the personal and professional skills they need to be work-ready in today’s world. These skills include social and communication skills, self-advocacy…

Tips for Virtual Teaching Tips for Virtual Teaching Supporting Special Education Students in Virtual Environments As teachers are shifting instruction to virtual environments, Digitability can help empower classrooms online to continue meeting IEP and Transition Goals. Teachers can use Digitability as it teaches tech skills and online safety, as well social and communication skills, financial…