Technology is a new addition to the elder and disadvantaged care industry. Beyond using facility computers for administrative tasks, residents and clients can also benefit from modern advancements.
![Teaching how Crafts and Technology fit together - Helpertunity inspires Activty Directors to shart sharing their projects and accomplishments on Facebook and Pinterest at the Annual Training Retreat in 2014](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Teaching%20how%20Crafts%20and%20Technology%20fit%20together%20-%20Helpertunity%20inspires%20Activty%20Directors%20to%20shart%20sharing%20their%20projects%20and%20accomplishments%20on%20Facebook%20and%20Pinterest%20at%20the%20Annual%20Training%20Retreat%20in%202014.jpg)
New and experienced Activity and Recreation Professionals can advance the industry by becoming "Recreation-Technology Certified" with the assistance of Helpertunity.
Rec-Tech Specialists focus on how to incorporate various technologies into an existing healthcare activity program, and how to work patiently with elderly and disabled clients.
![Teaching how Technology and Social Media Sharing with fellow Professionals can benifit the Eldercare Patient Community - when Activity Directors are Connected - Everyone else's lives can Improve too.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Teaching%20how%20Technology%20and%20Social%20Media%20Sharing%20with%20fellow%20Professionals%20can%20benifit%20the%20Eldercare%20Patient%20Community%20-%20when%20Activity%20Directors%20are%20Connected%20-%20Everyone%20elses%20lives%20can%20Improve%20too.jpg)
Continuing Education Courses, Rec-Tech Training Scholarships, and Technology Training Contact-Hour Participation Certificates are offered live or via online/distanced instruction. Contact Eileen@Helpertunity.org or call 407-234-4768 for details.
And... remember to participate in #GAAD, including promoting elder and disabled persons' access to technology as a facet of accessibility - on the Third Thursday of May each and every year: