10/27/2023
If you have experienced a vision limitation due to one of these activities or any others, submit a request for a workplace accommodation at www.cap.mil.
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10/27/2023
Are you aware of the communication accommodations that CAP can procure? There's just a handful of solutions in the image - check out the rest and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/2.
10/27/2023
New versions of assistive software for 2024 are starting to release! CAP procures the newest version of software that is available, so make sure your agency is testing the new release to make sure it can be used on your agency's network.
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2024 versions of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion! Check out the What’s New pages and download the latest version for all the new features and improvements.
JAWS: https://bit.ly/3FtIH4J
ZoomText: https://bit.ly/3MjjopH
Fusion: https://bit.ly/3MiMIwG
10/25/2023
CAP has a bunch of trainings and webinars that you can share with your employees! Check out all of CAP's videos here: https://cap.mil/events-and-outreach.
10/25/2023
Are you looking for tips on how to use JAWS software with Google Slides? Check out the video below! If you would like to request assistive software, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
Did you catch the September training webinar, "An Introduction to Google Slides with JAWS?" In case you missed it, watch or listen to the archive now! https://bit.ly/3S72GO4
10/24/2023
Make sure to wear hearing protection to prevent injury on the job! If you need accommodations to support a hearing limitation in the workplace, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
10/24/2023
Tune into this upcoming training from Freedom Scientific, Inc. for information on how to use JAWS software! See their post below for more information. If you would like to request assistive software for the workplace, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
- An Overview of Using Standard View in Gmail with JAWS. Join the Freedom Scientific Training Team on Tuesday, October 24 at Noon ET on Zoom! We’ll provide an overview of accessing Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, plus discuss important settings and keyboard commands.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3tkA5ue
10/23/2023
Check out this resource for information on creating inclusive workplaces & advancing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you or one of your employees would like to request workplace accommodations, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
Explore the vital role accommodations play in creating inclusive workplaces and advancing the goals of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
10/23/2023
Join us this month as we salute our pharmacists for their hard work and dedication. These healthcare heroes work tirelessly to make sure our patients receive the right medications and dosages, and their expert care does not go unnoticed.
10/20/2023
Were you aware of all of these top Military eye injuries? If you need accommodations to help support a vision limitation in the workplace, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
10/20/2023
Thank you to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence for sharing information about the CAP program! The TBICOE is an excellent source of resources for individuals who have a TBI. For workplace accommodations for a TBI, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
Are memory, communication, hearing, or vision challenges following a affecting your ability to work and learn?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Our friends at Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) work with wounded, ill, and injured service members to ensure they get appropriate accommodations and tools free of charge. Learn more. www.cap.mil.
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Hohenstein, 114th Fighter Wing)
10/19/2023
Check out the image for an idea of some of the accommodations that CAP can procure for a hearing limitation. Check out the other solutions and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/4.
10/19/2023
Thank you to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence for sharing information about the CAP program! Please visit them for TBI resources. If you would like to request an accommodation for a TBI, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
If you or a loved one are struggling with memory following a , here are some actions that may help:
✏️ Keep a weekly or monthly planner to write down important events or tasks
🎧 Avoid distractions while learning new information
👀 Download our "Ways To Improve Your Memory" fact sheet for more helpful tips at www.health.mil/TBIFactSheets
💻 Learn more about Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)'s assistive technology offerings for active or separating service members at www.cap.mil.
10/18/2023
CAP can support your agency with virtual presentations to help them understand the CAP process and realize all of the solutions available to them. Submit an event request here: https://cap.mil/request-cap-at-your-event.
10/17/2023
Check out this toolkit from the Job Accommodation Network that has tools to create a more disability-inclusive and compliant workplace.
Want to hire a diverse, talented workforce? Check out this free online toolkit from the Job Accommodation Network with tools to create a more disability-inclusive and compliant workplace: https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/
10/17/2023
Set up an appointment with your audiologist to to get your hearing checked! If you could benefits from accommodations for a hearing limitation, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
10/16/2023
During this , make sure to disconnect and take a time-out for your brain. Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps you adapt to life’s stresses, have good relationships, and achieve your goals. www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit
10/13/2023
Join CAP in wishing a happy birthday to the U.S. Navy!
10/13/2023
Thank you to everyone who connected with CAP at the M-Enabling Summit! Whether you attended our presentation, stopped by our booth, or chatted with us on the floor, we are so grateful to have been able to share CAP's mission with you.
10/12/2023
Share this with your employees so they are aware of the vision accommodations that CAP can procure! There's just a handful of solutions in the image - check out the rest and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/5.
10/12/2023
CAP staff meeting up to discuss their discoveries at the M-Enabling Summit! Today is the last day to stop by our booth to try out and take home some CAP swag!
10/11/2023
CAP can support your employees with needs assessments to help them determine the best accommodation solutions for them! Submit a request for a needs assessment at www.cap.mil.
10/11/2023
CAP is ready for day two of the M-Enabling Summit! Will we see you there? Don't forget to stop by our booth to try out and take home some CAP swag!
10/10/2023
Mental health is just as important as physical health. However, even healthy mental habits can’t prevent all mental health challenges. If you or a loved one needs more support, find resources at: www.health.mil/MentalHealth
10/10/2023
CAP and the WRP are all set up at the 2023 M-Enabling Summit! We will be here throughout the week so make sure to stop by our booth to test out and take home some CAP swag.
10/06/2023
Did you know that Service members experienced 1,500 eye injuries between 2021-2022? If you need workplace accommodations to support a vision limitation, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
10/05/2023
Are you aware of the dexterity accommodations that CAP can procure? There's just a handful of solutions in the image - check out the rest and submit a request here: https://cap.mil/accommodation/3.
10/04/2023
CAP can support your employees with over 600 accommodations! Browse through the solutions and submit a request at www.cap.mil.
10/04/2023
Happy 40 years to the Job Accommodation Network! Check out their website for resources on accommodations & ADA information. Then go submit your accommodation request at www.cap.mil!
JAN is celebrating 40 years of providing expert, trusted guidance on workplace accommodations by launching a new homepage that makes it easy to access accommodation & ADA information. Check-out AskJAN.org and explore JAN’s refreshed online presence.
10/03/2023
Mental illness affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Don’t wait to make your mental health a priority. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Find resources at: www.health.mil/MentalHealth.
10/03/2023
Non-DoD employees can now register for an account and submit requests for needs assessments at www.cap.mil! No better time than the start of to submit your request!
10/02/2023
Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! CAP is excited to present to over 20 agencies to spread the word about our services and how their employees can take advantage of them. Stay tuned throughout the month as we share this information on our social media pages. How is your agency celebrating ? U.S. Department of Labor
09/29/2023
Check out these statistics for TBIs in the military. If you could benefit from workplace accommodations for a TBI, submit a request at www.cap.mil.
Have you sustained a while serving your country? You’re not alone! Since 2000, 479,953 service members have suffered traumatic brain injuries, most of them classified as mild TBI, or concussion.
Learn more about service-specific TBI numbers at www.health.mil/TBINumbers.
09/29/2023
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is just around the corner! Check out this video from the U.S. Department of Labor to find out more about .
Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Reflecting the ...
09/29/2023
CAP had a booth set up at the U.S. Department of Energy yesterday! Thank you for having CAP and we had a wonderful time meeting everyone who stopped by.
09/29/2023
Telephone Headsets allow an individual to speak on the phone without holding the handset and also provide additional amplification of the voices heard over the phone. Check out these accommodations here: https://cap.mil/products?disabilityid=4&categoryid=56&accommodationid=20.
09/28/2023
Happy 40th JANniversary to the Job Accommodation Network!
Happy 40th JANniversary! JAN represents the most comprehensive workplace accommodation resource in the U.S. Accommodations play a vital role in creating inclusive workplaces & increasing the employment of people with disabilities. AskJAN.org
09/28/2023
Have you seen CAP's Disability Etiquette series? Share "Part Seven: Non-Obvious Disabilities" with your workforce for National Concussion Awareness Month! Watch the training here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K5oVQR2w_k.
09/28/2023
Are you a college student or recent graduate with a disability who is interested in Federal Government employment? Apply for the at WRP.gov! Registration closes on October 12. .
Are you a college student or recent graduate with a disability interested in learning more about federal employment? Not sure where to start? Check out the at WRP.gov!
09/27/2023
Excited for JAWS 2024? Check out the Public Beta to test out new accessibility features coming to the software!
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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
CAP Website Tutorial: Register for an Account
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
American Sign Language Basics Episode 3: Common Phrases
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 Program’s 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: “What’s your name?” What is your name? Second phrase: “My name is….” My name is J-E-F-F-R-E-Y D-A-L-L-O-S. Third phrase: “Nice to meet you.” Nice to meet you! Go ahead and practice the sign phrases! Practice makes you become a better signer. We hope you have enjoyed CAP’s videos on ASL basics.
American Sign Language Basics Episode 2: Basic Signs
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, we’ll 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 “Hello.” Hello. The second words are “Yes”, “No”. Yes. No. The third word is “Thank you”. Thank you! The fourth word is “You’re welcome”. You’re welcome! Go ahead and practice these basic signs! Practice makes you become a better signer. We hope you have enjoyed CAP’s videos on ASL basics.
Do you know about keyboard trays?
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.]
American Sign Language Basics Episode 1: Fingerspelling
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 CAP’s 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 don’t know the sign for a word or if a word has no official sign. See you next time!
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CAP at ATIA 2020
CAP is still at #ATIA2020, so if you're there, stop by and say hello!
Mark Center CAP Display
CAP will be having a display in the Mark Center today until 2:00 pm, so make sure to stop by and say hello!
Assistive Tech: Erin
Happy Friday, everyone! CAP team member Erin invites our viewers into her workstation to see the types of #assistivetech she uses.
National Deaf History Month Part 3
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.
National Deaf History Month Part 2
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.
National Deaf History Month Part 1
For the first video in our three-part #NationalDeafHistoryMonth series, learn how Gallaudet University came to appoint its first #Deaf president!
CAP at ATIA 2018
Stop by our booth and say hello to the CAP team at the Assistive Technology Industry Association conference! #ATIA18
CAP Visits the National Science Foundation
Earlier today, Erin Elizabeth and Raven D. provided needs assessments at the National Science Foundation (NSF). By all accounts, it was a "great day."
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Do you have pain in your back? Check out the solutions Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) can provide and request an accommodation at www.cap.mil.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides to individuals with disabilities at no cost to their employing agency. Request a needs assessment or an accommodation at www.cap.mil.
Do you know providing reasonable accommodations is a “best practice”? Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides and reasonable accommodations to civilian employees with disabilities and wounded .
To learn more, visit www.cap.mil.
To learn more, visit www.cap.mil.
“Disabled employees deserve the correct tools to do their job,” said Michael Young, CAPTEC manager.
That’s why Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides and accommodations support to over 88,000 federal employees with disabilities making their lives easier.
That’s why Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides and accommodations support to over 88,000 federal employees with disabilities making their lives easier.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) increases access to information and works to remove barriers to employment opportunities by providing free of charge to employees, Service members, and its partner agencies.
To learn more, visit www.cap.mil.
To learn more, visit www.cap.mil.
The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) supports by evaluating the needs of employees with disabilities and purchasing the necessary to effectively complete their duties.
Learn more at: https://www.cap.mil/Programs/Employment/Telework.aspx.
Learn more at: https://www.cap.mil/Programs/Employment/Telework.aspx.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)'s mission is to ensure that people with disabilities and wounded have equal access to the information environment and opportunities in the and throughout the Federal government. To learn more, visit www.cap.mil.
Want to learn more about the game changing Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides for Service members and DoD Civilians? Check out their open house tomorrow, April 27, 1-2pm EDT. Email [email protected] for the link.
Join our partner Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) for a virtual open house that will showcase all the ways they can support DoD employees and active duty Service members who require workplace accommodations. 💻🖱📠
Do you find it difficult to hear people over the phone? Check out the deaf/hard of hearing solutions Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) can provide and request an accommodation at www.cap.mil.
Do you have trouble viewing information on your screen? Check out the blind/low vision solutions Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) can provide and request an accommodation at www.cap.mil.
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