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Real Solutions for Real Needs
Technology Opportunities for Transition
Dinah Cohen
Director
November 17, 2005
Real Solutions for Real Needs
CAP Background
• CAP was established in 1990 as DoD’s centrally funded program to provide accommodations
• National Defense Authorization Act Assistive Technology Accommodations Program
(10 U.S.C. 1585 SEC. 1102)
“The Secretary of Defense may provide assistive technology, devices, and services… to … any department or agency of the Federal Government...for its employees with disabilities…upon request of the head of the agency.”
• Partnerships with 64 Federal agencies
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CAP Mission
To provide assistive technology and accommodations to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to the information environment and opportunities in the Department of Defense and throughout the Federal Government
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CAP Accommodations Profile by Disability (FY 90 - FY 05)
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Hearing Vision Dexterity/Other Cognitive
46,363
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Real SolutionsCAP Services
• Assistive technology and services
• Needs assessments
• Installation, integration, and training
• Disability education and awareness
• Guidance on creating an accessible environment
• Assist in the recruitment, placement, promotion, and retention of people with disabilities and Wounded Service Members
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Real SolutionsEmployment Lifecycle
• Recruitment
• Placement
• Promotion
• Retention
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Real SolutionsRecruitment and Placement
• Affirmative Program Plans: EEO MD-715
• Diversity Plans
• State Rehabilitation Services (Schedule A)
• Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN)
• Internal resume/candidate banks
• Disability Network: Advocacy groups, Independent Living Centers
• Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities
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Real SolutionsWorkforce Recruitment Program
• Co-sponsored by the Department of Labor and Department of Defense
• Participation from Federal agencies and the private sector
• Wide range of occupations
• Diverse workforce
• CAP covers the cost of accommodations for all WRP students participating in any Federal agency
• WRP applicant CD-ROM available in March
• Secretaries of Labor and Defense Memo to all Federal agencies
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Interviewed by Race National Origin
Native American
1.5%
African American
17.2%
Hispanic10.0%
White63.9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7.4%
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WRP Accommodations
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Hearing Vision Dexterity Cognitive
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CAP Resources
CAPTECCD-ROM www.tricare.osd.mil/cap
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Technology Opportunities for Transition
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CAP Is Accessible
• CAP Office 703-681-8813 (Voice)
703-681-0881 (TTY)
• CAPTEC 703-693-5160 (Voice)
703-693-6189 (TTY)
• E-mail [email protected]
• Web www.tricare.osd.mil/cap
