Isn't it time we provide our wounded warriors with the tools they need to get them back on the job front?
With October being characterized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by the U.S. Department of Labor, it seems only fitting to highlight the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP).
CAP, established by the U.S. Department of Defense, provides assistive technology devices to wounded service members in order to enhance employment opportunities within the public or private sectors. The program works closely with wounded warrior's medical teams, case managers and liaisons at military treatment facilities (MTF) to develop a needs assessment and provide training throughout all phases of the recovery and transition process.
Depending on the type of condition that a wounded warrior has, assistive devices may vary. The following information lists the conditions and possible assistive devices that CAP provides. To get more information on these types of devices go to CAP's Accommodation Solutions.
Devices are tailored to the needs of service members with vision loss or low vision. Below are the types of assistive technology that CAP recommends for warriors with vision disabilities.
Cognitive impairments are usually characterized by wounded warriors suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), memory loss and other impaired brain functions.
CAP recommends the following assistive technology devices to warriors who are unable to hear and understand speech or who have a level of hearing that ranges, resulting in the use of hearing aids.
If you are interested in learning more about workforce disability or accommodations for wounded service members go to CAP–now. It is important that we ensure our warriors receive appropriate assistive technology devices to fit their needs.
This article is part of a series of Military Family Caregiving articles published on the Military Families Leaning Network blog.