Starguide is the intelligent chatbot at the heart of UGuides—built not just to recommend workplace accommodations, but to help you navigate the people-side of life: from tricky team dynamics to sensitive conversations at home. Whether you need a practical solution for a physical challenge or a gentle script for a difficult discussion, Starguide is your 24/7 ally.
What Is Starguide?
- AI-Driven Expertise: Powered by advanced natural language processing, Starguide learns from thousands of real-world accommodation cases and communication scenarios.
- Personalized Interaction: Rather than generic scripts, it adapts its guidance based on your role, environment, and personal style.
- Confidential & Secure: All interactions are encrypted end-to-end and stored only with your permission. You control who sees your chat history and recommendations.
Finding the Right Accommodations
- Guided Intake
- Starguide asks targeted questions—about your tasks, environment, and any barriers you face—to pinpoint what you really need.
- Customized Recommendations
- From ergonomic keyboards to time-management apps, it surfaces options proven to work for your specific situation.
- Documentation & Next Steps
- It generates plain-language summaries you can share with HR, your manager, or a medical professional—complete with rationales and resource links.
Mastering Workplace Communication
Whether you’re requesting an accommodation or resolving a team conflict, words matter. Starguide helps you:
- Draft Effective Requests
“How can I ask for flexible hours without sounding demanding?”- Starguide suggests phrasing that’s clear, respectful, and aligned with company policies.
- Prepare for Difficult Conversations
“I need to tell my colleague that their volume is distracting me.”- Get step-by-step guidance: set the right tone, choose the right moment, and offer constructive feedback.
- Role-Play Scenarios
Practice back-and-forth dialogue so you can go into meetings feeling confident rather than anxious.
Navigating Social & Home Life
Life doesn’t stop at the office door. Starguide supports you beyond work too:
- Family Conversations
Need to explain your new sensory-friendly routine to roommates or family? Starguide helps you balance honesty with empathy. - Social Settings
Struggling to join group discussions or ask for accommodations at events? Starguide crafts polite yet assertive scripts. - Self-Advocacy Coaching
Build your communication “muscles” over time with mini-workouts—daily prompts that help you advocate for yourself in any context.