Assistive Technology Arizona

FAQ for ERGO and Physical Considerations

What is Assistive Technology for ERGO and Physical Considerations?

Navigating our ATAZ website: tips

1. Use the "Skip Navigation" link if you use a screen reader program such as JAWS
(found on each website page at the top of the sidebar sections on the left)
http://atarizona.com/default.htm#Content

2. Use high-contrast settings on your computer to view pages more easily if you have a vision impairment

3. To learn how to set up your computer for accessibility, see our document,
http://atarizona.com/docs/Blind/ATHelpTipsXP.htm
AT Help Tips XP

4. Use Windows accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, Mouse Keys, and the onscreen keyboard to navigate the site more easily

5. Use assistive technology hardware such as adaptive keyboards and an alternative mouse if available. See information about keyguard keyboards, keyboards for one-hand use, DVORAK keyboards, ergonomic keyboards, touchpads, rollerball mouse, trackball mouse and other AT devices. You may find these available for your use in a One-Stop Center computer lab.

2. Use DragonNaturally Speaking software as a voice recognition program if you want to copy, save, or work with any documents provided on ATarizona.com

6. All resource documents on ATAZ are available online as HTML in standard size and in large print size. Some also have PDF documents available.

What AT resources are commonly-used for ERGO and Physical Considerations?

Power-lift computer workstation (raises desk height up or down)
Drop-down keyboard tray (with some traditional workstations)
Windows accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, Mouse Keys, etc.
Ergonomic chair, with adjustable arms and height, tilt control
Alternative keyboards
Alternative mouse
USB hub to attach personal AT hardware
Online fillable forms and application materials
Environmental accommodations such as accessible parking, ramps, automatic doors, lever handles on doors, accessible restrooms, etc.

What AT resources are in Arizona One-Stop Centers for ERGO and Physical Considerations?

Any of these resources may be available in a comprehensive One-Stop Center

Software and accessible settings located on the ADA desktop computer (look for the desktop icon and folder)
All Windows accessibility features accessed using Hot Keys
Windows accessibility features:
Sticky Keys
Mouse Keys
Ergonomic keyboard: wave-style keyboard, keyguard keyboard
Alternative mouse: trackball, rollerball, or touchpad device DragonNaturally Speaking software and headset

Locating specific AT for ERGO and Physical Considerations in Arizona One-Stop Centers:

Go to the One-Stop Center Location page, here: http://atarizona.com/one-stopaccessibilityinformation.htm
1. Click on the location page you are interested in

2. Click on the Accessibility Resources link on that page (It is accessed through the universal access logo on the top right side of the One-Stop Center page

3. Checklists for all AT resources are listed with specific resources for ERGO and Physical Considerations
(Sample checklist is here:
http://atarizona.com/CountyOne-Stops/Maricopa/GilbertAccessibilityResources.htm

4. All AT resources for ERGO and Physical Considerations are identified with the color code of pink, and the checklist resources have a pink dot.

Photo gallery for AT resources: ERGO and Physical Considerations:

AT for ERGO and Physical Considerations
http://atarizona.com/Images/PhotoGalleries/8/8ATforErgonomics.htm

Documents provided on ATAZ:

This page has all our documents helpful about ERGO and Physical Considerations:
http://atarizona.com/ergofaq.htm