Assistive Technology Arizona

General Disability Resources FAQ

What is Assistive Technology for General disability resources?

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,
http://atarizona.com/docs/Blind/ATHelpTipsXP.htm
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 General disability resources?

CCTV for document magnification
Large print documents
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)
Online sign-in forms for One-Stop Center use (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 General disability resources?

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
Alternative keyboards: Ergonomic "wave-style", or keyguard keyboard
Alternative mouse: Touchpad, rollerball or trackball style
Power-lift desk with accessible electric controls to raise and lower the workstation for the accessible computer
Ergonomic chair with adjustable arm rests, height and tilt controls
JAWS screen reader software on the accessible computer
ZoomText text magnification software on the accessible computer
DragonNaturally Speaking software with headset on the accessible computer
CCTV, portable for use in other One-Stop Center meeting or training rooms
TextHelp, Read and Write Gold software for those with cognitive or learning disabilities or those who need to reduce keystrokes to prevent fatigue
FM system, for use in conversation and for those who are hard-of-hearing to be able to attend meetings and hear the presenter
Environmental accommodations such as accessible parking spaces, ramps, automatic doors, lever handles on doors, accessible restrooms, etc.

Locating specific AT for General disability resources in Arizona One-Stop Centers:

Go to the One-Stop Center Location page, here: http://atarizona.com/one-stopaccessibilityinformation.htm
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 General disability resources
(Sample checklist is here:

http://atarizona.com/CountyOne-Stops/Maricopa/GilbertAccessibilityResources.htm

4. See the online forum for individuals to donate, buy, sell or post a need for a piece of Assistive Technology (AT)
Assistive Technology Exchange (ATEX)

Photo galleries for AT resources: see all 9 photo galleries here

ATarizona.com Photo Galleries
http://atarizona.com/MainPhotoGallery.htm

Documents provided on ATAZ:

This page has all our documents helpful about general disabilities, disability awareness and resources for clients and employers. These documents are most helpful in learning about assistive technology in the workplace.

http://atarizona.com/general.htm