Technology solutions are one of the reasonable accommodations available to persons with disabilities that assure an opportunity to use their skills in gainful employment. Technology solutions consist of assistive technology devices and systems and individuals using the devices and systems within the workplace. Over the years, progress has been made in increasing awareness of the benefits and availability of assistive technology. However, implementation of services and access to appropriate devices remain concerns of practitioners, employers, and employees. This special section of Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation provides examples of research exploring the questions of outcomes and activities that make participation in employment possible and case examples of evaluation and implementation of technology solutions in employment. To develop a successful technology solution requires the provision and coordination of assistive technology services: evaluation, matching and selecting devices and systems, and reevaluation or follow-up. The outcome of use in the work place is poorly understood or documented. All of the articles provide us with clear examples in improving first-rate technology solutions in the work place for person with disabilities.

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