Veterans with Disabilities

A base level of IT knowledge in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is typically needed. While some of the jobs require much more advanced training in later phases of the program, the program´s initial training in various assistive technologies, such as voice recognition software and screen readers, allow people with disabilities to interface with these systems.

Types of Assistive Technologies used by people with disabilities-

• Augmented Output Devices
  - Screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes)
  - Screen magnification (MAGic, ZoomTEXT)
  - Braille displays
  
• Visual representation of auditory information for hearing impaired
• Augmented Input Devices
  - Voice recognition (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
  - Alternative keyboards
  - Alternative pointing devices
  

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