We will work with the company to provide the workplace solution i.e the right tools, aids, technology, configuration and alternate solutions to get the job done. Some of the typical workplace solutions that may be required for the disabled
1. Suggesting assistive aids and technology which will enable persons with disability to work effectively
Some of the assistive aids used by the visually impaired are
Screen reader to work with computers
Magnification software to work with computers
Walkman / micro cassette recorder for taking notes
Scanner Hardware and OCR software to aid the blind to reading printed material
Some of the assistive aids for hearing impaired
Voice recognition software for understanding verbal communication
Mobile phone SMS for quick communication
2. Configuration and adaptation of technology or assistive aid
Some of the adaptations provided
Configuration of screen reader to work with new software such as medical transcription
3. Suggesting alternate solutions to get the job done
Some of the alternate solutions suggested
Orders placed in writing for the hearing impaired brewmaster in a coffee chain instead of
speaking the order
Notes taken down in Braille or recorded on a walkman
Providing audio versions of data and information available in printed form.
i.e the right tools, aids, technology, configuration
Hearing impaired sending email or SMS rather than communicating verbally
Training for hearing impaired using sign language interpreter.
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