T Training/EventsErgonomics and Physical Considerations FAQ
Assistive Technology Arizona
Workplace Accessibility Training, http://www.atarizona.com
What is Assistive Technology for Ergonomics and Physical Considerations?
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What AT resources are commonly-used for Ergonomic and Physical Considerations?
Ergonomic workstation
Sit/Stand computer desk - manual adjustment or powerlift desk with toggle controls
Alternative input keyboards - wave-style, standard keyboard with keyguard, Dvorak keyboard, etc.
Alternative input devices - touchpad or trackball mouse, joystick, ergonomic mouse, switches, etc.
Ergonomic chair with adjustments for back, height, armrests, wheel locks, etc.
Software for voice recognition
Headset with microphone for voice recognition text input and document navigation
What AT resources are in Arizona One-Stop Centers for Ergonomic and Physical Considerations?
Ergonomic workstation
Sit/Stand computer desk - manual adjustment or powerlift desk with toggle controls
Alternative input keyboards - wave-style, standard keyboard with keyguard, Dvorak keyboard, etc.
Alternative input devices - touchpad or trackball mouse, joystick, ergonomic mouse, switches, etc.
Ergonomic chair with adjustments for back, height, armrests, wheel locks, etc.
Software for voice recognition
Headset with microphone for voice recognition text input and document navigation
Locating specific AT for Ergonomics and Physical Considerations in Arizona One-Stop Centers:
Go to the list of One-Stop Center and Resource Rooms page:
Click on the location page you are interested in and find all current AT listed for the location.
Photo collections for AT resources: Ergonomics and Physical Considerations
Ergonomic and Physical Considerations AT - Full Image Series
http://www.atarizona.com/lb/jquery-lightbox/ergo-main.php
Show and Tell pages for this topic:
Hands-free Navigation and Speech Recognition
Getting There: Transportation and Physical Access
Ergonomic Accommodations for Workstations
Documents provided on ATAZ:
See our Staff Guide and Consumer Guide for more information through our "Don't Panic" feature here: http://www.atarizona.com/dontpanic.php
The resources for Ergonomic and Physical Considerations begin in the Staff Guide here:
http://www.atarizona.com/dontpanic/dontpanic-ergo.php
The online resources for Ergonomic and Physical Access provided in the AT Kiosk by RSA are here: http://www.atarizona.com/kiosk.php#Ergo
Online resources for Ergonomic and Physical Considerations provided in AT Arizona Documents and Videos are here: http://www.atarizona.com/atazdocs.php#Ergonomics_and_Physical_Considerations
