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Vernnaliz Carrasquillo1, Jawad Alami2, Sara Lu Riggs3
1Product Design Engineering Technology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, USA.
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OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSA time-motion laboratory study was conducted to assess the performance of individuals with intellectual disabilities on a warehouse pick-and-place task. Over a five-week period, following an initial one-week training session, participant performance was tracked to evaluate improvement with practice. The data were then compared to predetermined time standards established by the Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards (MODAPTS). The findings indicate that with targeted training, these participants may be able to achieve a pace comparable to that of neurotypical workers. This research provides evidence that the successful integration and employment of individuals with intellectual disabilities can be expanded.
