DoD's goal is to increase the representation of individuals with disabilities to two percent of its civilian work force. With Secretary Cohen's recent signing of the DoD Directive for Patient's Rights, DoD has a new commitment to increasing communication and access for all patients. CAP has an expert staff to assist in identifying and purchasing appropriate technical enhancements to ensure that DoD employees, programs, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities, as required by DoD Directive 6000.14 and Federal Public Laws. CAP provides electronic and communication equipment for facility accessibility as required by federal standards and requirements to accommodate all types of disabilities including hearing, vision and communication impairments.
Assistive devices help patients fill out forms and allow consultation with health care providers.
As work-related injuries continue to disable employees and decrease productivity, CAP has aligned with DoD and federal programs to offer disability prevention and accommodation services. Via education workshops, information dissemination and accommodations for employees with dexterity disabilities, CAP's proactive approach to disability management offers employers assistance in addressing this growing health concern. CAP participates in the Flexiplace program by providing assistive equipment for disabled employees or employees recovering from work-related injuries to allow them to work at home or another site location. By aligning with DoD components in promoting awareness, team building, and reengineering work processes for impaired, CAP assists activities in achieving their mission requirements. Many activities have been using CAP resources.