Assistive Technology (AT) Program
Demonstration of computer access assistive technology for employees with special needs
Our Assistive Technology Program provides impactful services related to improving accessibility and contributing to the employment experience of individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to work with the individual to determine solutions to help employees with disabilities in the workplace.
The mission of the Assistive Technology Program is to provide needs assessment, procurement, and integration support services to impact the awareness and utilization of assistive technology and increase access to USDA electronic and information technology. The Assistive Technology Program is responsible for the following:
- Conducts needs assessments for USDA employees with disabilities.
- Supports the Department of Defense Computer Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) Partnership by processing assistive technology requests for employees with disabilities.
- Provides demonstrations and resources related to assistive technology.
- Supports agency integration and interoperability requirements for assistive technology devices, such as videophones.
- Provides technology to increase communication access for attendees with disabilities at USDA events in the Jefferson Auditorium and other venues within the National Capital Region.
