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Accessibility case studies showcase organizations that have integrated accessible technology solutions into their technology plans to help individuals with various types of impairments maintain productivity on the job. Case studies feature best practices and lessons learned, as well as examples of why it makes good business sense to provide accessible technology in the workplace.



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Brookfield Zoo: Zoo Brings Curricula to Students with Disabilities Using Tablet PCs
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Education

Cingular: Accessibility Makes Good Business Sense at Cingular Wireless
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Communications

Renton Technical College: Pilot Project Provides Accessible Technology to Help Overcome Barriers to Learning
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Education

Six professionals in business and government careers discuss their use of accessible technology on the job.
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Government
Dexterity

Department of Defense: Assistive Technology Reconnects Employees to the Workplace While Recovering from Temporary Disabilities
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Government

Hayabusa: Composing with Voice Recognition Technology
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Music/
Publishing

Let's Communishop: Assistive Technology Helps Open Doors for Web Entrepreneur
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Web Publishing

Microsoft: John, a Software Development Engineer in Testing, Talks About His AT Solutions for Mobility Impairment
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Technology

Microsoft: Greg, a Research Software Development Engineer, Talks About His AT Solutions for Mobility Impairment
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Technology

Microsoft: Joshua, a Writer, Talks About His AT Solutions for Mobility Impairment
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Technology

Oki Electric: Japanese Technical Engineer with Cerebral Palsy Works Effectively and Productively Using Her Computer, Assistive Technology, and Built-in Windows Accessibility Options
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Manufacturing

Port of Sacramento: Assistive Technology Gets Port of Sacramento Employee Back on the Job Following Injury
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Government

Satoru Iehira: Remote Computer Control Via Wireless Voice Recognition Technology
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Human Services

Sears: Assistive Technology Gets Sears Employee with Mobility Impairment Back on the Job and Back on His Career Path
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Retail

UnumProvident: Assistive Technology Makes a Lifetime of Difference to UnumProvident VP and Medical Director Dr. Glenn Higgins
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Healthcare

Wyeth: Wyeth Optimizes Productivity with Assistive Technology
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Healthcare
Hearing

Hewlett-Packard: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook Features Boost Productivity of Compaq Employee with Hearing Loss
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Manufacturing

Karin Matsumori, author: Technology Enables Deaf Writer to Balance Family Life and Successful Career
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Publishing

Microsoft: Jenny, Director, Ad Center, Talks About Her AT Solutions for Hearing Loss
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Technology

Perrigo: iCommunicator Aids Communication for Perrigo Employee with Hearing Impairment
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Manufacturing

Upper Chesapeake Health: iCommunicator Helps Facilitate Communications with Deaf Patients at Maryland's Upper Chesapeake Health Facilities
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Healthcare

Wacker Siltronic: iCommunicator Communications Access Technology Improves Communications at Wacker Siltronic
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Manufacturing
Learning/
Language

Microsoft: Texthelp Read&Write Software Provides Valuable Productivity Tool for Microsoft Technology Specialist
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Technology

Ray Sands Glass: Kurzweil 3000 Reading and Comprehension Software Helps Business Leader Reach Full Potential
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Retail

State of Georgia: Computers and Assistive Technology Remove Barriers for State of Georgia Employee with Learning Disability
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Government
Vision

Convergys: Accessible Technology Proves an Essential Business Tool for Convergys Corporation
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Manufacturing

Court of Almelo, Netherlands: Judge-in-Training for the Court of Almelo, Netherlands, Relies On Assistive Technology to Keep Demanding Pace of Legal Training
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Government

EarthLink: EarthLink Master Tech Uses Expertise in Assistive Technology to Enhance Reputation of Leading ISP
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Communications

General Motors: GM Provides Needed Assistive Technology to Help Employee Who is Blind Be More Effective in His Work
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Manufacturing

Microsoft: Brett, a Lead Software Development Engineer, Talks About His AT Solutions for Low Vision
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Technology

Microsoft: Karen, a Content Publishing Manager, Talks About Her AT Solutions for Low Vision
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Technology

Microsoft: IT Pro Kyle Bergum Talks About His AT Solutions for Low Vision
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Technology

Oak Hill: Vocational Manager Uses Personal Experience with the Latest Assistive Technology to Help Others Find Employment
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Human Services

Pharmacia: Problem-Solving Skills and Assistive Technology Equal Long-term Career Success for Pharmacia Systems Engineer
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Healthcare

RBC Financial Group: ZoomText Screen Magnification Software Provides Access for RBC Financial Group Employee with Visual Impairment
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Financial

SETI: Institute R&D Director Relies on Well-Engineered Braille Products to Do Precise Scientific Work
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Research

Texas A&M: Kurzweil 1000 Lets Blind Users Read Printed Materials—Provides Information Bridge for Texas A&M Psychologist
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Education

UK Intelligence: Cooperative Effort Brings Accessible Technology Solution for Computer Products Specialist in UK Intelligence Unit
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Government

University of Tokyo: Deafblind University Professor Uses Assistive Technology to Gather Information Over the Internet and to Communicate with Others
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Education

VA Puget Sound Health Care System: Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program Brings Valuable Assistive Technology Tools to Federal Employees with Disabilities
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Healthcare

Youngstown State University: ZoomText Xtra Provides Complete Computer Access for YSU Director with Visual Impairment
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Education
Last updated: Thursday, March 13, 2008

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