Browse By Topic - Accessibility
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Integrating Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities into State and Regional Economic and Workforce Development Strategies (2011) -- Available formats: pdf
This brief offers some background on recent trends in economic and workforce development strategies, and highlights two regions that have been piloting initiatives to include opportunities for people with disabilities in their regional activities.Investing in America: The Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program––Employing the Talents of Qualified Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace During Challenging Economic Times (2011) -- Available formats: pdf
This CSAVR report includes reccomendations for employment for people with disabilities, questions and answers about CSAVR, and employment success stories.Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap I ) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
The first Roadmap report designed to enhance the hiring, retention, and advancement of persons with disabilities and others through accessibleLeading Practices on Disability Inclusion (unknown) -- Available formats: pdf
In this report, the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) features companies and leaders that provide valuable insights on the successes they have realized through the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of their corporate enterprises as well as in their marketing.States as Model Employers: Strategies for Moving People with Disabilities into Careers in State Government (unknown) -- Available formats: pdf
This brief examines the practices that states are using to become “model employers,” including strategies being implemented to expand the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities within state government agencies.Reports
AIM Report on Disparities in Postsecondary Learning Materials for Students with Disabilities (2011) -- Available formats: word
This new report from the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials(AIM) provides recommendations for improving the ability of postsecondary students with disabilities to obtain accessible instructional materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.Integrating Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities into State and Regional Economic and Workforce Development Strategies (2011) -- Available formats: pdf
This brief offers some background on recent trends in economic and workforce development strategies, and highlights two regions that have been piloting initiatives to include opportunities for people with disabilities in their regional activities.Investing in America: The Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program––Employing the Talents of Qualified Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace During Challenging Economic Times (2011) -- Available formats: pdf
This CSAVR report includes reccomendations for employment for people with disabilities, questions and answers about CSAVR, and employment success stories.Practical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap II ) (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This report is a continuation from Roadmap I, and presents the work of the Assistive Technology (AT) Collaborative, a group of national organizations that were funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to address AT issues and provide policy recommendations related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) Task Force Assessment Survey Results (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document summarizes the results of a survey that was undertaken by the Task Force in Oklahoma to determine accessiblity of information technology in the state.Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap I ) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
The first Roadmap report designed to enhance the hiring, retention, and advancement of persons with disabilities and others through accessibleSection 508 Standards Final Regulations (June 21, 2001) (2001) -- Available formats: external
Under these standards, published by the U.S. Access Board, the federal government must ensure that electronic and information technologies (E&IT) is accessible when it develops, procures, maintains, or uses such technology. The standards were first published on December 21, 2000 and went into effect on June 21, 2001.Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) (Unknown) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. the hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) - Text (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. The hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion (unknown) -- Available formats: pdf
In this report, the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) features companies and leaders that provide valuable insights on the successes they have realized through the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of their corporate enterprises as well as in their marketing.States as Model Employers: Strategies for Moving People with Disabilities into Careers in State Government (unknown) -- Available formats: pdf
This brief examines the practices that states are using to become “model employers,” including strategies being implemented to expand the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities within state government agencies.Sample Documents
Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility: Oklahoma’s 508 Model Legislation (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes Oklahoma's legislation to ensure accessibility of state information technology. It describes the process that the state went through to develop legislation and lessons learned. This handout also describes web accessibility training and provides state and national resources.Oklahoma's Information Technology Accessibility Standards (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This document describes the state accessibility standards that are in place.What You need to Know for Accessible Information Technology (brochure) (2009) -- Available formats: rtf rtf
This brochure provides answers to state government and educational institutions within Oklahoma as to their responsibilities under the Oklahoma Accessible Information Technology state legislation.Application Information System Procurement Checklist (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used by Oklahoma government agencies for procurements to meet applicable Information Technology Accessibility Standards of the state.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) Task Force Assessment Survey Results (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document summarizes the results of a survey that was undertaken by the Task Force in Oklahoma to determine accessiblity of information technology in the state.FAQs for HB 2197 (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This FAQ document provides a brief overview of the HB 2197 that legislates Oklahoma's electronic accessiblility for state government. It describes why the bill is important, how it complies with federal law, and methods of compliance.Oklahoma House Bill 2197 (2008) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
This is the Oklahoma legislation that instituted Section 508 standards at the state level.Procurement Checklist and Documentation (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used to certify that a procurement meets the EIT guidelines of the state of OklahomaState of Oklahoma Information Technology Accessiblity Standards (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The contents of this document include the Information Technology Accessibility standards to comply with the law passed by the Oklahoma Legislature and signed by the Governor of Oklahoma in 2004. The standards apply to all state agencies, as defined. As such, they apply equally to all state employees, contractors or any entity that deals with the State of Oklahoma.Undue Burden Form (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This form is used to document when a procurement is exempted from the EIT standards of the state of Oklahoma.Vehhicle Modification - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modification Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modifiedVehicle Modification Brochure - Zip File with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats: other
This zip file has all the files needed to print the Vehicle Modification brochure.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Modificaciones a Vehículos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure presents topics to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Visitability Brochure - Home Design for Diverse Populations - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Características para el Hogar de Personas con Diversos Impedimentos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible. In Spanish.Visitability Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Home Desgins for Diverse Populations - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Zip file with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats: other
This zipped file contains all the files needed for the printer to print the Visitability brochures.Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Instructions (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is a tool to assist in making preliminary assessments regarding the availability of electronic and information technology products and services with features that support accessibility.Web-Based Internet Information and Applications (VPAT) (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This form provides a sample format used to evaluate IT standards applicable to web-based internet applications for the state of Oklahoma.Enrolled House Bill No 2197 - Oklahoma's 508 state legislation (2004) -- Available formats: pdf
This is Oklahoma's model 508 state legislation for accessible information technology.Toolkits
Accessibility Tips for Information Technology (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This text version of the acessibility wheel lists specific barriers and benefit from specific design solutions, by function area.Application Information System Procurement Checklist (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used by Oklahoma government agencies for procurements to meet applicable Information Technology Accessibility Standards of the state.Procurement Checklist and Documentation (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used to certify that a procurement meets the EIT guidelines of the state of OklahomaVoluntary Product Accessibility Template Instructions (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is a tool to assist in making preliminary assessments regarding the availability of electronic and information technology products and services with features that support accessibility.Web-Based Internet Information and Applications (VPAT) (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This form provides a sample format used to evaluate IT standards applicable to web-based internet applications for the state of Oklahoma.Marketing Materials
Vehhicle Modification - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modification Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modifiedVehicle Modification Brochure - Zip File with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats: other
This zip file has all the files needed to print the Vehicle Modification brochure.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Modificaciones a Vehículos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure presents topics to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Visitability Brochure - Home Design for Diverse Populations - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Características para el Hogar de Personas con Diversos Impedimentos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible. In Spanish.Visitability Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Home Desgins for Diverse Populations - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Zip file with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats: other
This zipped file contains all the files needed for the printer to print the Visitability brochures.Training Materials
Access Series: Assistive Technology and the One Stops - Part 1 (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point was used to orient Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiative grantees about assistive technology and the services that AT Act Entities can provide.Practical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Distance Learning Technology Explored at the Maine Regional Workshop (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint summarized the Regional Workshop on Distance Learning conducted in September 2008. During that workshop, the content included information about Penn International, Polycom technology, automatic sync technology, Serotec, Docsoft, and Adobe Captiva.Online Training Materials and Participant Handouts (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a link to the Pennsylvania training materials that were developed through the AT Collaborative in the state.Legislation
Section 508 and the Telecommunication Act Refresh (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information on proposed rulemaking for Section 508.State of Oklahoma Current Policy Issues 508 EITA Law and Standards (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation by Brenda Dawes of Oklahoma ABLETech at the Statewide AT Program Leaders Symposium 2011.Oklahoma House Bill 2197 (2008) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
This is the Oklahoma legislation that instituted Section 508 standards at the state level.Enrolled House Bill No 2197 - Oklahoma's 508 state legislation (2004) -- Available formats: pdf
This is Oklahoma's model 508 state legislation for accessible information technology.Section 508 Standards Final Regulations (June 21, 2001) (2001) -- Available formats: external
Under these standards, published by the U.S. Access Board, the federal government must ensure that electronic and information technologies (E&IT) is accessible when it develops, procures, maintains, or uses such technology. The standards were first published on December 21, 2000 and went into effect on June 21, 2001.AAPD Policy Summary: 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (unknown) -- Available formats: ppt
AAPD's Jenifer Simpson's presentation at the Statewide AT Leaders Symposium, May 16-18, 2011, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland.Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) (Unknown) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. the hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) - Text (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. The hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) (unknown) -- Available formats: external
This U.S. Access Board document presents uniform standards for the design, construction and alteration of buildings so that persons with disabilities will have ready access to and use of them in accordance with the Architectural Barriers Act, 42 U.S.C. 4151-4157. The document embodies an agreement to minimize the differences between the standards previously used by four agencies (the General Services Administration, the departments of Housing and Urban Development and Defense, and the United States Postal Service) that are authorized to issue standards under the Architectural Barriers Act, and between those standards and the access standards recommended for facilities that are not federally funded or constructed.Teleconferences
AT for Employment Work Group Meeting Call Notes-July 21, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: word
These notes and information are from the first AT for Employment Work Group Meeting Call-July 21, 2011MP3 of AT for Employment Work Group Call (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
This MP3 is the recording of the first AT for Employment Work Group call held on July 21, 2011.MP3 of AT for Employment Work Group Call (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
This MP3 is the recording of the AT for Employment Work Group call held on September 15, 2011.Practical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Webinars
Access Series: Assistive Technology and the One Stops - Part 1 (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point was used to orient Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiative grantees about assistive technology and the services that AT Act Entities can provide.Accessible Mobile Technologies (2011) -- Available formats:
This presentation is a review of accessibility features of mobile technologies including the Android, iOS, and other mobil operating systems.Meetings
Section 508 and the Telecommunication Act Refresh (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information on proposed rulemaking for Section 508.State of Oklahoma Current Policy Issues 508 EITA Law and Standards (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation by Brenda Dawes of Oklahoma ABLETech at the Statewide AT Program Leaders Symposium 2011.Accessibility Tips for Information Technology (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This text version of the acessibility wheel lists specific barriers and benefit from specific design solutions, by function area.Collaborations and Partnerships: Infusing AT into Work and the Community - the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology and Employment Collaborative (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes how the Pennsylvania AT Collaborative formed and produced tools for the partners to use. Lessons learned from the experience include how to form a group and ensure participation from the members, develop sustainability, and create and use resources with other entities in the state to promote the use of AT for employment.Distance Learning Technology Explored at the Maine Regional Workshop (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint summarized the Regional Workshop on Distance Learning conducted in September 2008. During that workshop, the content included information about Penn International, Polycom technology, automatic sync technology, Serotec, Docsoft, and Adobe Captiva.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility: Oklahoma’s 508 Model Legislation (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes Oklahoma's legislation to ensure accessibility of state information technology. It describes the process that the state went through to develop legislation and lessons learned. This handout also describes web accessibility training and provides state and national resources.Oklahoma's Information Technology Accessibility Standards (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This document describes the state accessibility standards that are in place.Online Training Materials and Participant Handouts (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a link to the Pennsylvania training materials that were developed through the AT Collaborative in the state.What You need to Know for Accessible Information Technology (brochure) (2009) -- Available formats: rtf rtf
This brochure provides answers to state government and educational institutions within Oklahoma as to their responsibilities under the Oklahoma Accessible Information Technology state legislation.Application Information System Procurement Checklist (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used by Oklahoma government agencies for procurements to meet applicable Information Technology Accessibility Standards of the state.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) Task Force Assessment Survey Results (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document summarizes the results of a survey that was undertaken by the Task Force in Oklahoma to determine accessiblity of information technology in the state.FAQs for HB 2197 (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This FAQ document provides a brief overview of the HB 2197 that legislates Oklahoma's electronic accessiblility for state government. It describes why the bill is important, how it complies with federal law, and methods of compliance.Oklahoma House Bill 2197 (2008) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
This is the Oklahoma legislation that instituted Section 508 standards at the state level.On-line Housing Location (2008) -- Available formats: external
This is a link to the housing database for Nebraska which includes listings of adapted or modified apartments and house in the state.Procurement Checklist and Documentation (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist is used to certify that a procurement meets the EIT guidelines of the state of OklahomaState of Oklahoma Information Technology Accessiblity Standards (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The contents of this document include the Information Technology Accessibility standards to comply with the law passed by the Oklahoma Legislature and signed by the Governor of Oklahoma in 2004. The standards apply to all state agencies, as defined. As such, they apply equally to all state employees, contractors or any entity that deals with the State of Oklahoma.Undue Burden Form (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This form is used to document when a procurement is exempted from the EIT standards of the state of Oklahoma.Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Instructions (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is a tool to assist in making preliminary assessments regarding the availability of electronic and information technology products and services with features that support accessibility.Web-Based Internet Information and Applications (VPAT) (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This form provides a sample format used to evaluate IT standards applicable to web-based internet applications for the state of Oklahoma.Universal Design, Visitability and Home Modifications: Providing Access and Independence (2007) -- Available formats: ppt html
This presentation provides background on universal design. It describes how home modifications can increase access for people with disabilities.Enrolled House Bill No 2197 - Oklahoma's 508 state legislation (2004) -- Available formats: pdf
This is Oklahoma's model 508 state legislation for accessible information technology.AAPD Policy Summary: 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (unknown) -- Available formats: ppt
AAPD's Jenifer Simpson's presentation at the Statewide AT Leaders Symposium, May 16-18, 2011, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland.
