Achieving
Self-Sufficiency through Assistive Technology Training
Services
Statistics show that 37.7 million people in
the United States have a limitation that affects a
major life activity. More than 19 million individuals
over the age of 18 have conditions that keep them from
working, attending school, or maintaining a household.
Assistive technologies can help to overcome these limitations
that a disability has imposed.
The staff at Opportunity
Enterprises has a succinct goal: to lower these statistics
by providing assessments and training through the
use of Assistive Technology within the workplace,
home and community.
"Three
years ago, I had a massive stroke that took 90% of
my vision, and what was left was not clear. With
the help of Assistive Technologies and Vocational
Rehabilitation, in particular my instructor, Pam
White, I am now able to see patients again. With
the aid of the technology, I am again able to do
fingernail, tongue and eye analysis. Thank God for
people like Pam who care!" - Dr. William Stimack
Assistive technology
features computer software and hardware adaptations
for individuals with physical, visual, developmental
or learning disabilities:
Visual Difficulties
Screen reader
Screen Enlargement
Transfer printed material to readable text
Braille printing
Talking checkbook
Talking dictionary
Physical Difficulties
Hands-free head mouse
Other mouse alternatives
One-Switch access to computer software
Voice input
One-handed typing |
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Training can include
an assessment of appropriate equipment and software
adaptations and instruction on the adaptations along
with other software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook and the Internet.
"Though
her patience and as well her ability as a well-qualified
instructor, Pam White has enabled me to live a more
productive life. She taught me how to use the internet
as a source for information and I am now able to
correspond with my friends through email. I would
strongly recommend OE and Pam White if you want or
need to these services." - Deane Leake
Braille Printing Services
Braille printing is available for any type of simple
text communication, such as meeting minutes, announcements,
brochures, or special greetings. If possible, please
submit files in Microsoft Word, other formats can
be transcribed, but will require an additional
fee.
Braille Printing Fees:
Microsoft Word Document:
$50/hr Braille format/set-up
$1.00 per page printing fee, plus shipping and
handling
Other formats:
$50/hr Braille format/set-up ($150
minimum)
$1.00 per page printing fee, plus shipping and handling
Reorders with changes:
$50/hr to format
changes
$1.00 per page printing fee (10 page minimum), plus shipping and handling
Reorders per document:
$1.00 per page printing fee (10-page minimum), plus shipping and handling
The printing will be on both sides of 9 1/2 X 11 Braille paper.
Assistive Technology
may be considered for all aspects of an individual’s
life -
* Daily Living Activities
* Communication
* Education, Learning and Studying
* Computer Access
* Hearing
* Fine and Gross Motor Activities
* Reading and Vision
* Leisure Activities - Learn more about OE's Assistive
Technology program that specifically addresses leisure
activities for clients
For more information regarding JobSource, and how OE may assist you in finding
community employment, click here.
For more information on Assistive Technology, contact Pam White:
(219) 464-9621, ext. 339
1-888-928-9391, ext. 339
pam.white@oppent.org
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