iPhone app CanWork

CanWork was developed by CanAssist at the University of Victoria.
It promotes independence and builds confidence by helping people with cognitive challenges complete work-related tasks successfully.
Virtually any task can be broken into a sequence of easy-to-follow steps.
For a given task, a user might initially goes through the activity with a support person or family member.
Together, they may take photos of each step in the task.
Notifications ensure each work shift is brought to the users attention in a timely manner.

*** WHO IS IT FOR? ***

CanWork is especially beneficial to people who have difficulty performing activities that require following a sequence of steps, including those with:

- Brain injury

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

- Developmental disabilities

- Dyslexia, literacy challenges, etc.

*** KEY FEATURES ***

- Schedule shifts: once scheduled, the app shows the current or upcoming shift on launch

- Receive notifications: the user is notified the day before a shift, 30 minutes before a shift starts, and 10 minutes before a shift ends

- Comprehensive support: tasks include day-before and same-day preparation, as well as work tasks proper

- Task sequencing: break each task into an easy-to-follow sequence of steps with optional photos

- Contact helpers: call or SMS caregivers, job coaches, or colleagues within the app

*** CANASSIST at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA ***

CanAssist at the University of Victoria is dedicated to developing customized technologies and services for people with disabilities, with a focus on clients in British Columbia, Canada.,

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