
03/25/2023
Today we honor the heroism and sacrifice of the brave warriors across all services who have earned the Medal of Honor.
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Today we honor the heroism and sacrifice of the brave warriors across all services who have earned the Medal of Honor.
Looking for tips on how to use JAWS with Microsoft Teams? Tune into this upcoming webinar from Freedom Scientific, Inc.! See their post below for more information.
Looking for power tips to help you tackle Teams with JAWS? Join us, Thursday, March 30 at Noon ET for a live webinar. https://bit.ly/3JkAF0M
Protect your head from a by wearing a helmet and practicing safe driving techniques. If you need workplace accommodations to assist with a , check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/1. For additional resources, please check out the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.
CAP is focusing on providing the necessary for interns to complete their job so that when the intern is identified, their accommodations are available on their first day of work. Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
Learn about Dr. Nathie Marbury in the post below from the World Institute on Disability in honor of for .
Todayโs honoree is Dr. Nathie Marbury! Dr. Marbury was the first Black deaf woman to enter the National Leadership Training Program for the Deaf at California State University, Northridge. She was also the first Black deaf female instructor at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School for the Deaf. Her advocacy work focused on raising awareness about sign language and Deaf culture.
Image ID: Disabled Womenโs History: Dr. Nathie Marbury. Dr. Nathie Marbury smiles while holding her two hands up with her fists clenched.
Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all!
CAP is focusing on equipping facilities with the necessary to equip individuals with disabilities access to the same information as their peers. Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
Learn how to advocate for a loved with a by checking out the resources from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. If you need workplace accommodations to assist with a TBI, check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/1.
Happy first day of Spring! Celebrate the new season by requesting new accommodations from CAP at www.cap.mil. If you need assistance submitting your request, please reach out to [email protected].
Do you know whatโs available to you to support vision health? Check out the resources on TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/Vision. For workplace accommodations to assist with vision limitations, check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/5.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Before you head out to celebrate, don't forget to submit your CAP request at www.cap.mil! If you need assistance submitting your request, please reach out to [email protected].
Did you know that a concussion is another name for a ? If you need workplace accommodations to assist with a TBI, check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/1. For additional resources, please check out the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.
While browsing through new solutions to provide our customers with, CAP ran into Julia Santiago - the interim managing director of CSUN! Thanks for stopping to take a picture with us. We're having a wonderful time! Center on Disabilities at CSUN
CAP is focusing on increasing accommodation requests throughout the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by having staff available for onsite assessment days at office locations, expos, and military events to provide needs assessments to submit accommodation requests. Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
Day 2 at ! CAP staff has spent the day exploring new technologies and connecting with vendors. We can't wait to hear about the new accommodations they discovered when they get back! Center on Disabilities at CSUN
If you experience a potentially concussive event, make sure to see your medical provider immediately. If you need workplace accommodations to assist with a , check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/1. For additional resources, please check out the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.
Straight from the conference floor - CAP is having a great time discovering new at CSUN! Center on Disabilities at CSUN
CAP is focusing on modernizing our CAPTEC facility in the Pentagon and outfitting it with the latest . Schedule an in-person assessment at CAPTEC by reaching out to [email protected]! Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
CAP is so excited to be attending CSUN this week! We'll be sure to update you with the new we discover so be sure to stay tuned into our Facebook/Twitter page throughout the week. What are you hoping CAP will discover here?
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Two things you shouldn't forget to do today: Don't forget to set your clock ahead for , and don't forget to submit that CAP request you have been putting off! If you need assistance submitting a request, please reach out to us at www.cap.mil
CAP is establishing partnerships with DPMs and Reasonable Accommodation professionals throughout the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to meet the needs and demands for and support services of DoD agencies. Reach out to CAP at [email protected] for more information! Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
Did you know that more than 460k TBIs were reported since 2000 by members of the U.S. Armed Forces? If you are experiencing conditions from a , CAP can assist with workplace accommodations. Submit a request at www.cap.mil. For additional resources, please check out the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.
CAP is so excited to be at next week! We are looking forward to learning about new to offer our customers to make sure they have the latest and greatest. What are you hoping CAP will discover there? Center on Disabilities at CSUN
and learn how to protect your head with this "Head Check: Know Your Helmet" fact sheet from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. For accommodations to support limitations you may be experiencing from a , submit a request at www.cap.mil.
Turtles always carry their helmets with them, but turtles belonging to TBICoE staff at are extra careful. ๐ข
and learn how to protect your head from with our "Head Check: Know Your Helmet" fact sheets. Download now. www.health.mil/AHFTF
(Photo by TBICoE staff)
A new version of Dragon Naturally Speaking software is available to request!
CAP encourages agencies to request the latest version for risk assessment now to ensure it is approved for use on your network. If needed, CAP has limited copies of the previous version available on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact us for more information!
Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all women and a special shoutout to those who have helped advance the rights of individuals with disabilities.
CAP joins the disability community in mourning the loss of Judy Heumann, a co-founder of the World Institute on Disability and a prominent leader in the fight for disability rights. See the article below for an overview of her life and her accomplishments. Her memorial service will be livestreamed and details on how to attend will be available soon.
The World Institute on Disability is heartbroken that our co-founder, Judy Heumann, has died on March 4, 2023 at the age of 75. Judy was an incredible leader and activist fighting for the rights and opportunities of over a billionโฆ
CAP is focusing on building trusted partnerships with MTFS to create an onsite inventory and demonstration kits. If you are a part of an MTF that is interested in having accommodations on hand, please reach out to CAP at [email protected] to discuss these options! Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. For resources for individuals with a and their caregivers, please check out the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. For workplace accommodations to assist with conditions experienced from a TBI, check them out on CAP's website here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/1.
and sign up for these virtual events hosted by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence this week! See their post below for more information and for a link to register for these events.
by attending our two great virtual events this week!
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐งโ๐ ๐ฉ.๐ฆ. ๐๐/ ๐โ๐๐ ๐.๐ฆ. ๐๐: DOD/USU Brain Tissue Repository: On the Front Lines of Investigating Warfighter Brain Health
๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐.๐ฆ.โ๐๐:๐๐ ๐ฉ.๐ฆ. ๐๐: Ukraine: Wartime TBI Exposure and Lessons Learned
For more information and event links, visit www.health.mil/TBICoEEvents
Happy birthday to the builders and fighters of the U.S. Navy Seabees!
There are so many U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies celebrating birthdays today! Happy birthday to the Navy Reserve, Navy Medicine, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence!
For , CAP wants you to know that we have a bunch of accommodations to support individuals with hearing disabilities. Check out the possibilities and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/4.
CAP is focusing on Section 508 coordinators and accessibility technologists to ensure that information technology produced within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is accessible for programs, activities, and individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and to carry out job requirements. Check out CAP's other priorities here: https://cap.mil/news/cap-guidance.
March is ! CAP would like to give a special shoutout to all women who have helped to advance the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and helped to develop .
CAP looks forward to learning more about the latest at ! If you are a vendor attending, please send us an email at [email protected] to ensure we stop by your booth. We look forward to seeing you there! Center on Disabilities at CSUN
Thank you to all the U.S. Army enlisted health care providers for their professionalism and excellent care. U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
Today is ! Check out CAP's Disability Etiquette Training Part Two: Individuals with Dexterity and Mobility Limitations here: https://cap.mil/onlinetraininglibrary.
CAP has been all over the nation this month and we are always looking for new event opportunities! Is your agency hosting an event soon? Request CAP to set up a booth through this link: https://cap.mil/request-cap-at-your-event.
Thank you for celebrating and with CAP this month! Be sure to check back through our video series from this month and let us know of any other notable figures you would like to highlight.
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Do you need to request interpreting services? Check out our video tutorial that walks you through how to request interpreting services on our new website. If you have any questions about requesting these services, please reach out to us here or at [email protected]. #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilitySupport #DeafAccess #DeafCommunity
Do you know about cueing/memory aids? These devices assist by providing the user alternative ways to recall information, such as tasks, appointments, or steps in how to accomplish activities. Check out these accommodations on CAP's website: https://cap.mil/products?accommodationid=1&disabilityid=7&categoryid=24. #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilitySupport #DoD #ServiceMembers
Would you like to request a CAP event for your agency? Check out our video tutorial that walks you through how to request a CAP event on our new website. If you have any questions about events, please reach out to us here or at [email protected]. #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilitySupport
Do you need to upload medical documentation to support your CAP request? Now you can do it through CAP's new website! Check out our video tutorial that walks you through the steps on uploading your supporting documentation. #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilitySupport
Have you gone through the new request process on CAP's new website? Submitting requests with CAP is more intuitive than ever before! Check out our tutorial video that walks you through the process for requesting an accommodation: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcWYe_1wpe_JGycj-seXWkCs68xeTkJv0. #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilitySupport
Have you created an account on CAP's new website yet? Check out our video tutorial below to learn how! For more help navigating CAP's new website, you can view additional tutorial videos on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcWYe_1wpe_JGycj-seXWkCs68xeTkJv0. #AssistiveTechnology #Acessibility #Disability #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInlusion #DisabilityAwareness #DoD
Episode 3 of CAP's American Sign Language (ASL) Basics is out now! Do you know how to sign some common phrases in ASL? Join CAP's Jeffrey Dallos, a Deaf in Government member, in this episode of ASL Basics as he teaches you some basic phrases that beginner ASL users may find useful. #Accessibility #AmericanSignLanguage #ASL Video Transcript: American Sign Language Basics Episode 3: Common Phrases. Presented by the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program. Welcome to the Computer/Electronic Accommodation Programโs third vlog on American Sign Language basics. In this episode, we will show you some basic phrases that beginner ASL users may find helpful. First phrase: โWhatโs your name?โ What is your name? Second phrase: โMy name isโฆ.โ My name is J-E-F-F-R-E-Y D-A-L-L-O-S. Third phrase: โNice to meet you.โ Nice to meet you! Go ahead and practice the sign phrases! Practice makes you become a better signer. We hope you have enjoyed CAPโs videos on ASL basics.
Want to learn some basic signs in American Sign Language (ASL)? Join CAP's Jeffrey Dallos, a Deaf in Government member, in this second episode of ASL Basics as he teaches you some simple and helpful signs when interacting with people in both casual and professional settings. #Accessibility Video Transcript: American Sign Language Basics Episode 2: Basic Signs. Welcome back to the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) vlog on American Sign Language basics. In this episode, weโll show you some common signs. These signs are very simple, but can still be helpful when interacting with people in both casual and professional settings. The first word is โHello.โ Hello. The second words are โYesโ, โNoโ. Yes. No. The third word is โThank youโ. Thank you! The fourth word is โYouโre welcomeโ. Youโre welcome! Go ahead and practice these basic signs! Practice makes you become a better signer. We hope you have enjoyed CAPโs videos on ASL basics.
For Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we would like to mention some accommodations that may be beneficial in alleviating discomfort experienced by individuals with this type of disability. A keyboard tray may be worth considering because they allow an individual to position their keyboard and mouse in the best position for them. This may include the ability to change the height, angle, and tilt of the platform these input tools are on. Check out the keyboard trays that CAP can procure here: https://www.cap.mil/Solutions/ProductCategory.aspx?enc=lW621fBb2hawoKKX5Kj3oOqNNPx1SOvuwjwgcRS61FH25tBy8gDUaMjRSP61Fjgcn1mGcZ3v6gKOO2tERcgF4g==. #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility [TRANSCRIPT & DESC: On the first slide, the CAP seal fades into view overtop a blue background with the question: Do you know about keyboard trays? On the next slide, the words Keyboard Trays fade into view on top of a blue banner. The text in the middle of the slide reads: Keyboard trays can be appropriate accommodations for some individuals with dexterity limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. The CAP logo sits at the bottom of the slide. On the next slide, the words Keyboard Trays fade into view on top of a blue banner. The text in the middle of the slide reads: Individuals can adjust the height, angle, and tilt of the keyboard tray to position their keyboard and mouse in the best position for them. The CAP logo sits at the bottom of the slide. On the next and final slide, a screenshot of the CAP website appears with the Accommodation Solutions drop down menu open. A graphic of a mouse cursor is moving towards the Dexterity option of the drop down menu. Text at the bottom of the slide reads: Visit the Dexterity section of the Accommodation Solutions at www.cap.mil to see the keyboard trays CAP can procure.]
Do you know how to sign the alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL)? Join CAP's Jeffrey Dallos as he teaches you how in this video on ASL fingerspelling. #DeafAwarenessMonth #Accessibility #ASL Video Transcript: American Sign Language Basics Episode 1: Fingerspelling. Presented by the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program. Hi everyone! Welcome to CAPโs VLOG on American Sign Language (ASL) basics. In this episode, let us learn the alphabet! Speaker signs through entire alphabet: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. You can use the letters to practice spelling your own name, the names of cities, and this can also be useful when you donโt know the sign for a word or if a word has no official sign. See you next time!
CAP will be having a display in the Mark Center today until 2:00 pm, so make sure to stop by and say hello!
Happy Friday, everyone! CAP team member Erin invites our viewers into her workstation to see the types of #assistivetech she uses.
For the third and final video in our #NationalDeafHistoryMonth series, learn about the opening of the American School for the Deaf, the first permanent public school for the #deaf.
For the second video in our #NationalDeafHistoryMonth series, learn about the founding of Gallaudet University, the first school in the world specifically dedicated to the higher education of #deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
For the first video in our three-part #NationalDeafHistoryMonth series, learn how Gallaudet University came to appoint its first #Deaf president!
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