Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) consists of 330,000 people in 150 countries, with 50,000 located in the US. Upon transitioning to a ‘work from home’ strategy due to COVID-19, ergonomically efficient setups were not at the forefront of our thoughts. As days turned into weeks (and then months), many individuals in the US reported pain associated with makeshift desks and workspaces. This presentation concentrates on how EY in the US assisted these individuals through virtual ergonomic analyses and includes success stories, as well as lessons learned.
Content Disclosure: This session references products or services from Ernst & Young and and does not reference other similar products or services.
Learning Objectives
- Describe two elements where virtual ergonomic assessments differ from those conducted in person.
- Compare three ergonomic elements available in photos taken from different reference points.
- Discuss the top three recommendations provided in these virtual ergonomic assessments.
Primary & Secondary Strand
Transition and Workplace Accessibility
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- AT Specialists
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Disability Services
- Family Members
- Government/Non-Profit Agencies
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Rehab Therapists
- Transition Coordinator
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
Adult/Senior
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with recording
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2022 Conference on Thursday, Jan 27: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
This course was approved by CRCC for CRC CEUs and was included in the ATIA CRC Transition & Workplace Accessibility Series (2023-2024). This series offering was available from March 20, 2023, through March 19, 2024.
Speaker/s:
Kevin Grogg, ATP, RET
Ernst & Young, Product Owner - Assistive Technologies
Biography
Mr. Grogg is a Product Owner for Assistive Technologies (AT) for Ernst & Young (EY) and has occupied the position for 5 years. His primary duty is to provide 1-1 AT services “at a distance” via Microsoft Teams for the global EY population. Before EY, he worked fifteen years at Shepherd Center, the last ten in the Assistive Technology department. He provided AT services for patients with spinal cord injuries or brain trauma. Mr. Grogg holds a BS in Management from Georgia Tech and a MS in Exercise Science & Biomechanics from Georgia State.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No