Georgia Tech: Assistive Technology in Food Service Settings (OL)

Assistive Technology in Food Service Settings (OL)

Program ID: ARC 1008P
Program type: Short Courses (weekday), Online e-course
CEUs: 0.15

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Course Description

This web cast will use case studies of individuals working in food service jobs to illustrate the work accommodation process. Accommodations involving job tasks, equipment and training will be discussed. Attendees will be given examples of assistive technologies that can help people with various functional limitations perform their jobs in the food service industry

All students will need access to a computer with internet connection and a microphone.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

Describe the process for selecting and providing accommodations for employees in the food service industry
Differentiate between the 3 areas commonly addressed in the accommodation process
Describe at least 3 assistive technologies that can help people with functional limitations perform job tasks in the food service industry

Course Agenda

12:00 - 12:05 pm	Introduction and learning objectives
12:05 - 12:15 pm	Types of Food Service Industry jobs and where they are
12:15 - 12:25 pm	Review of the Accommodation Process
12:25 - 12:35 pm	Training and Orientation
12:35 - 12:45 pm	Preparation
12:45 - 12:55 pm	Cooking
12:55 - 1:05 pm	Taking Orders / Serving
1:05 - 1:15 pm	Cleaning
1:15 - 1:20 pm	Video case study
1:20 - 1:30 pm	Questions and wrap up
Post test on own

Instructor

Sarah Endicott, OT, Research Scientist I, Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, Georgia Institute of Technology. She received her BS degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 1979. She began working at CATEA in 1984. Sarah's specialties are in the areas of accessibility, environmental modifications, and technology application for persons with disabilities. She has provided technical assistance for several years for the Southeast DBTAC, with a primary focus on Title III inquiries. She has performed numerous physical accessibility assessments for both Title II and Title III entities. She has authored several articles on accessibility and technology application for people with disabilities.

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