When the program began, most accommodations were made in the form of Teletype machines for people with hearing impairments. Today, CAP helps people with visual and hearing impairments, dexterity and communications problems, and cognitive disabilities. And accommodations aren't necessarily expensive. The process is simple, too. Individuals requiring assistance fill out a two-page request form and a short needs assessment conducted by one of the six CAP staff members.
Accommodations can come in many forms.
CAP can provide computer input and output devices, telecommunications and assistive listening devices, Braille keyboards and readers, touch screens, and captioning services, among other things. Cohen or a member of her staff purchases the equipment using a government credit card, and the accommodating technology is delivered directly to the requesting individual, usually in about a week.