SHIFT is an online education and accreditation platform that is advancing and standardizing Technology First best practices and programming.

What exactly is a
Technology First approach?     

State agencies and provider organizations are utilizing this term to describe the consideration of technology solutions before defaulting to a more traditional in-person service model. A Technology First approach to services is dependent on a person-centered approach being firmly established among supporters and within an organization's or agency’s culture.

  • ACCREDIT

    SHIFT consults with organizations to develop systems and standards for the successful adoption and implementation of technology supports.

  • EDUCATE

    SHIFT virtual education teaches enabling technology skills and best practices to professionals in the long-term support services field.

  • TRANSFORM

    SHIFT advocates for the adoption and implementation of technology so that people have the opportunity to live the lives they want to live.

SHIFT IMPACT

Based on SHIFT’s post-course survey, 96% of learners enhanced their knowledge of integrating enabling technology into home, work and community environments to empower independence, and 98% increased their willingness to use enabling technology as a natural support for someone with intellectual/developmental disabilities. SHIFT has enrolled over 5,000 learners from more than 300 different organizations and agencies across the U.S. and Canada.