Beyond Assistive: Integrating Adv.Technologies in Vocational & Psychosocial Rehab Nov. 21, 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Beyond Assistive: Integrating Adv.Technologies in Vocational & Psychosocial Rehab Nov. 21, 2025

"Beyond Assistive:  Integrating Advanced Technologies in Vocational and Psychosocial Rehabilitation" Friday, November 21, 2025 Presented by Dr. Hung Jen Kuo, Minju Lee, and Kyo Bin Jeon With over fifteen years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling, the GREAT Lab team offers a dynamic and forward-looking perspective on how technology is reshaping the practice of counseling beyond the traditional framework of assistive devices. In this presentation, we explore the evolving landscape of technological innovation and its expanding role in supporting and enhancing rehabilitation counseling practices. We focus on three key categories of technology that are driving this transformation: extended reality, video game technologies, and artificial intelligence. Extended reality (e.g., augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality) allows for the creation of immersive environments that enhance client engagement, support skill acquisition, and simulate real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled manner. Video game technologies are particularly useful for delivering interactive therapeutic experiences, and promote learning through gamified approaches that resonate with diverse populations. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for streamlining assessments, personalizing intervention plans, supporting decision-making, and improving administrative efficiency through intelligent automation. Throughout the presentation, we will showcase real-world examples and use cases from our own research portfolio that illustrate how these technologies are being integrated into rehabilitation counseling settings. We will also engage the audience in a critical dialogue around the ethical considerations these innovations bring to the forefront. The presentation will close with a discussion on key priorities for the field moving forward, highlighting the importance of intentional design, inclusive development, and practitioner training to ensure that technology remains a tool for empowerment and not a barrier to care. Hung Jen Kuo, Ph.D., LPC, CRC Dr. Hung Jen Kuo is an associate professor in the Counseling and Counselor Education at Michigan State University (MSU). His research centers on leveraging technology to enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Dr. Kuo's contributions include several intervention projects to serve persons with disabilities. Notable examples are the validation of a mobile job coaching application aimed at enhancing workplace performance and a virtual reality meditation program for improving work engagement and mental health outcomes. In addition, Dr. Kuo has worked on projects leveraging video game technology to enhance both physical and psychological health of those with disabilities. He serves as director of the Games, Rehabilitation, Education, and Assistive Technology laboratory (GREAT Lab). Minju Lee, MS Minju is a third-year doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Michigan State University. He graduated from Handong Global University, double-majoring in Counseling Psychology and Computer Science. He earned his master’s degree of science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Minju’s research interests entail using games to promote quality of lives of transition-age youth with autism spectrum disorder. He is also interested in a field of assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities. He has participated in a few research projects focusing on Internet gaming disorder, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Kyo Bin Jeon, MS Kyo Bin is a second-year doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Michigan State University. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, majoring in Psychology with minors in Arts & Design and Entrepreneurship, and completed her master’s degree in Educational Counseling at Seoul National University. Her research interests focus on understanding the experiences of marginalized populations, particularly individuals with disabilities, and exploring ways to foster inclusivity and integration within society. Kyo Bin is looking forward to exploring more into the intersection of assistive technology and counseling. She has also contributed to a research project examining the relationship between gender microaggressions, psychological burnout, and work-family conflict among working women.