# Presentation: 759022

## From Deployment to Employment

***From Deployment to Employment***

- Dinah F. B. Cohen, Director
- Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program

## CAP Background

- CAP was established in 1990 as DoD’s centrally funded program to provide accommodations
- National Defense Authorization Act
-  	Assistive Technology Accommodations Program (10 U.S.C. 1585 SEC. 1102)
-    “The Secretary of Defense may provide assistive technology, devices, and services... to ... any department or agency of the Federal Government...for its employees with disabilities...upon request of the head of the agency.”
- Partnerships with 64 Federal agencies

## CAP Mission

- To provide assistive technology and accommodations to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to the information environment and opportunities in the Department of Defense and throughout the Federal Government

## CAP Services 

- Assistive technology and services
- Needs assessments and technology demonstrations
- Installation, integration, and training
- Disability education and awareness
- Guidance on creating an accessible environment
- Assist in the recruitment, placement, promotion, andretention of people with disabilities and **wounded service members**

## Assistive Technology and Services

- Computer input devices
- Alternative keyboards, input devices, and voice recognition software/training
- Computer output devices
- Screen readers, magnification software
- Telecommunication devices
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Personal amplification devices
- Cognitive devices
- Cueing, memory aids
- Augmentative communication devices

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## Over 24,000 Wounded Service Members (WSMs) – growing everyday 
Phase 1: Recovery and Rehabilitation 
Provide medical recovery and rehabilitation support services
Phase 2: Transition
Increase awareness of assistive technology for futureindependence and employment
Phase 3: Employment
Provide assistive technology and accommodations at Federal agencies

- Phase 1: Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Provide medical recovery and rehabilitation support services
- Phase 2: Transition
- Increase awareness of assistive technology for futureindependence and employment
- Phase 3: Employment
- Provide assistive technology and accommodations at Federal agencies

**From Deployment to Employment**

## Phase 1: Recovery & Rehabilitation

**Phase 1: Recovery & Rehabilitation**

- Provide continuous services throughout the WSMs’ recovery and rehabilitation process
- On-site needs assessments
- Individual accommodations
- Introduction to assistive technology
- Provide services to:
- Intensive Care Units
- Occupational Therapy

## Phase 2: Transition

**Phase 2: Transition**

- Provide assistive technology to WSMs in support of their transition from patient to discharge status
- Coordinate services with:
- Therapists and Providers at treatment facilities
- MSI Center Counselor Advocates
- VA Vocational Rehab Counselors
- Provide services and information to:
- Housing: Fisher Houses
- Training Centers: WRAMC
- MTF Employment/Career Fairs

## Phase 3: Employment

**Phase 3: Employment**

- Provide assistive technology to WSMs to use in future employment settings
- Provide services and resources for:
- Employment internships
- Retention of assistive technology
- Assistive technology and accommodation services in Federal employment
- Partnership programs
- Military Severely Injured Center
- 24/7 Family Support_[www.military.com/support](http://www.military.com/support)_
- Civilian Personnel Management Service

## CAPTECCAP Technology Evaluation Center

- Assist individuals and supervisors
- Choosing appropriate accommodations
- Wide variety of assistive technology
- VTC Capabilities
- Tours
- Located in the Pentagon
- Michael Young,
- 	CAPTEC Manager
- 	703-693-5160(V)
- 	703-693-6189(TTY)

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## Working with the Employment Coalition for America’s Veterans

**Working with the Employment ****Coalition for America’s Veterans**

- Support newly hired Disabled Veterans
- Services for future placements
- Needs assessments
- Assistive technology
- Training and upgrades
- General services
- Education and training
- Information dissemination

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## CAP is Accessible

- CAP Office	703-681-8813 (Voice)
- 		703-681-0881 (TTY)
- Megan DuLaney	703-998-0800 x27
-     WSM Contact 	megan.dulaney.ctr@tma.osd.mil
- CAPTEC	703-693-5160 (Voice)
- 		703-693-6189 (TTY)
- E-mail	cap@tma.osd.mil
- WWW	www.tricare.osd.mil/cap