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FAQ for Blind/Vision Impairment

What is Assistive Technology for Blind or Vision-Impairment?

Navigating our ATAZ website: tips

1. Use the "Skip Navigation" link if you use a screen reader program such as JAWS
(found on each website page at the top of the sidebar sections on the left)
http://atarizona.com/default.htm#Content

2. Use high-contrast settings on your computer to view pages more easily if you have a vision impairment

3. To learn how to set up your computer for accessibility, see our document,
AT Help Tips XP

4. All resource documents on ATAZ are available online as HTML in standard size and in large print size. Some also have PDF documents available.

What AT resources are commonly-used for Blind or Vision-Impairment?

CCTV for document magnification
Large print documents
Braille documents and signage
Large print signs and labels in the Resource Center
Screen reader program on the accessible computer
Screen Magnification program on the accessible computer
Accessible forms and documents (fillable on a computer)
Accessibility settings available on computers
High-contrast settings for the accessible computer

What AT resources are in Arizona One-Stop Centers for Blind or Vision-Impairment?

Any of these resources may be available in a comprehensive One-Stop Center

High-contrast settings for the accessible computer (look for the desktop icon and folder)
All Windows accessibility features accessed using Hot Keys
Windows accessibility features:
Sticky Keys
Mouse Keys
An accessible PC computer with 21” monitor
High-contrast White on Black keyboard labels
High-contrast keyboard with large white letters on a black background
JAWS Pro v. 5.0 or JAWS Pro v. 5.1
ZoomText Level 2 v. 7.0 or ZoomText Level 2 v. 8.11 or ZoomText Level 2 v. 8.12
CCTV with 19” flat panel monitor
CCTV, portable for use in other One-Stop Center meeting or training rooms
Open Book with scanner
Braille Translation software (to convert text documents into Braille)
Braille embosser (to print documents in Braille)

Locating specific AT for Blind or Vision-Impairment in Arizona One-Stop Centers:

Go to the One-Stop Center Location page:
1. Click on the location page you are interested in

2. Click on the Accessibility Resources link on that page (It is accessed through the universal access logo on the top right side of the One-Stop Center page

3. Checklists for all AT resources are listed with specific resources for Blind or Vision-Impairment
(Sample checklist is here:
http://atarizona.com/CountyOne-Stops/Maricopa/GilbertAccessibilityResources.htm

Photo gallery for AT resources: Blind or Vision-Impairment

AT for Blind and Vision Impairment
http://atarizona.com/Images/PhotoGalleries/7/7ATforBlindandVisionImpairment.htm

Documents provided on ATAZ:

This page has all our documents helpful about blind and vision impairments:
http://atarizona.com/blindvi.htm