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Commercial Assistive Technology contributes, significantly, to enhancing the quality-of-life, independence and employability of millions of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, many individuals, social organizations, schools and government agencies can not afford to purchase it. Further more, there are many additional situations that preclude people with disabilities from accessing, using... or continuing to use commercial AT. For example, when K-12 schools purchase AT for use by their students... the schools own the AT. Often this situation precludes students with disabilities from being able to take the school's AT home with them to complete homework assignments... or to their local libraries to help them study and surf the web with their friends.
The E-LearnAbility Community is the premier connection point for organizations and individuals in Michigan interested in disability issues.
This website is the Michigan Works! Association Port-of-entry for the E-LearnAbility Community. Funded by a grant from the Michigan Works! Association, this port of entry is the first site in our project.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.
This site contains information on Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Disability Assistance for Businesses, Independent Living Services, MRS Locations Across Michigan, Disability Legislation, Michigan Rehabilitation Council (MRC), and more...
This site contains information for employers as well as employees. It covers Laws, Regulations and Policy Guidance, Federal Sector Information, Statistics, Technical Assistance and Training Programs, and more...
This site contains information for businesses, Media Materials including CD-ROM and Technical Specifications, Toll-Free ADA Information Line, Enforcement, Latest Status Report: Enforcing the ADA -- October - December 2001, Certification of State and Local Building Codes, ADA Mediation Program and ADA Resources.
The Michigan ADA Steering Committee operates as the State Steering Committee for the Great Lakes ADA Center. The Committee was formed in 1991 and is comprised of businesses, disability groups and government agencies all working together to increase the awareness and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the State of Michigan.
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood.
The United States Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) is an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding agency of the executive branch established under the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Commission has the following mandate:
Investigate complaints alleging that citizens are being deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices and more...
Program Information, Applying for Benefits, Benefits Issues, Health Insurance, Disability Report Form Guide, For Health Professionals Disability Evaluation Book Now On-line! And more...
The scope of DisabilityDirect.gov is comprehensive and currently includes, Children and Youth, Choice and Self-Determination, Civil Rights and Protections, College and Adult Education, Disability Statistics, Emergency Preparedness, Employers' Resource, Employment, Health, Housing, Income Support, Media Resource, Recreation and Travel, Self-Employment, Tax Credits and Deductions, Technology, Transportation and more...
This site contains information from President George W. Bush, Executive Summary, Increasing Access to Assistive and Universally Designed Technologies, Expanding Educational Opportunities, Promoting Homeownership, Integrating Americans with Disabilities into the Workforce, Expanding Transportation Options and Promoting Full Access to Community Life.
The Work Site Mission is to promote the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities by designing policies that make work pay, Promoting research and program innovation, Educating the public about programs and services that facilitate entry into the workforce, Partnering with other public and private groups to remove employment barriers for people with disabilities. Find out all about the ticket to work and work incentives improvement act of 1999. Learn about initiatives, activities, and programs in your state that can help people with disabilities who want to work.
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA. The centers act as a "one-stop" central, comprehensive resource on ADA issues in employment, public services, public accommodations, and communications. Each center works closely with local business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation, and other professional networks to provide ADA information and assistance, placing special emphasis on meeting the needs of small businesses. Programs vary in each region, but all centers provide the following, Technical Assistance, Education and Training, Materials, Dissemination, Information and Referral, Public Awareness, Local Capacity Building, more...
The Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (Southeast DBTAC) is one of ten Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible education information technology (EduIT). The Southeast DBTAC consists of a Regional Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Tech Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), as well as State and Local ADA Affiliates and EduIT Leaders from each of the following eight U.S. Southeast Region states:
Alabama (AL), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Kentucky (KY), Mississippi (MS), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN).
and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) 
This link opens a PDF File of the Regional Locations of the Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs).
Here are some commonly used assistive devices:
Duxbury Translator:
The Duxbury Translator allows the conversion of text files to be translated into Braille. Works in conjunction with the Braille Embosser.
Braille Blazer (Braille Embosser):
The Braille Embosser is used to print a copy of a text document into Braille form.
Zoomtext Xtra level 1:
Zoomtext is the most advanced screen magnifier, magnifying from 2-16 times normal view.
MAGic 6.2:
MAGic 6.2 Screen Magnification with Speech combines state-of-the-art magnification features with a true low vision speech option.
Kurzweil 1000:
Kurzweil 1000 is an advanced reading tool for people who are blind or severely visually impaired. Kurzweil 1000 works on a personal computer in conjunction with a flatbed scanner and synthetic speech to convert the printed word into speech.
JAWS 3.7:
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) provides speech technology that works with your Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000 operating system to provide access to today's popular software applications and the Internet for people who are blind or have visual disabilities.
Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred:
Dragon Naturally Speaking Naturally Speaking Preferred is a full-featured continuous speech recognition program that allows the use of speech to write documents, search the Internet and control Windows applications.
JawBone:
JawBone is a specialized interface program that enables the coordinated use of Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. The JawBone interface provides the necessary code for interoperability of these two dynamic technologies.
Parrott Translator Headset:
In use with Dragon Naturally Speaking the Parrott Translator Headset blocks most of background noise. Allowing excellent recognition of speech.
IntelliKeys:
ItelliKeys is an alternative plug and play keyboard for individuals who have difficulty using a standard keyboard. With the use of inter changeable standard overlays and the ability to design custom overlays, make endless possibilities for each individuals needs.
WiVik 2.5 (On-screen Keyboard):
WiVik is an on screen keyboard system that takes the place of a standard keyboard, which also works with the HeadTracker mouse.
BAT One Handed Keyboard:
The One Handed Keyboard replicates all the functions of a full size keyboard, with the use of simple key combinations or Chords.
Logitech Wireless Trackball Mouse:
Logitech's Wireless Mouse allows an almost unrestricted range of the standard mouse giving control of the cursor wherever the mouse is place.
No Hands Mouse (2 foot pedals):
The No Hands Mouse allows hands free access use of the mouse, by controlling of the cursor with foot pedals.
HeadMaster ( HeadTracker Mouse):
HeadMaster( HeadTracker) is a headpointing system that takes the place of a standard mouse.
CyberLink:
CyberLink uses bio-feedback and electrical signals from the brain to control the computer.
DynaVox (DSS):
DynaVox is a synthesized communication program, allowing people with communication disabilities, to communicate with the use of picture-based point and click access. Video Conferencing:
The Video Conferencing system has the capability of two-way video conferencing.
Data Transfer Switch:
Allows the ability to switch from standard Mouse to Alternative Mouse (HeadTracker, No Hand Mouse) by use of a switch box.
Analog Monitor Splitter:
Device allowing for more than one monitor to be used on a computer at a time up to 4 monitors can run of the same PC.
Adjustable Height Table:
Each of our 9 tables allows the raising or lowering of height front or back for certain individual needs.
Electric Adjustable Table:
Allows the same as adjustable table but is controlled by push button controls.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the information in this site is available in an alternative format upon request received by this office.
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