Georgia Department of Labor Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner 
www.dol.state.ga.us 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program l Auxiliary Aids & Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals With Disabilities 
DOL-4443 (09/02) 
 
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 
EQUAL ACCESS TO 
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
Braille 
 
 CAREER CENTERS PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.... 
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS: 
21" Computer Color Monitor - provides easier reading of computer screen 
CCTV (Closed Circuit TV Magnification Screen) - magnifies hard-copy, printed material 
Portable Cassette Tape Recorder - enables access to audiotaped materials or equipment instructions 
Connect Outloud - text to voice software for Internet use (with headphones provided for customer privacy) 
Zoom Text Extra - magnifies personal computer screen 
Talking Calculator - math computations with voice output 
VERA (Very Easy Reading Appliance) - scanner with voice output for reading printed materials 
Kurzweil 1000 - software used with a scanner to permit a person to hear printed text 
Brailled and Large Print Materials - Department of Labor documents produced in grade 2 braille and large type font (22) for those unable to read regular inkprint materials. 
Anti-glare Computer Monitor Filter - reduces eye strain 
Electronic Talking Dictionary - dictionary with voice output 
 
FOR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING: 
Personal FM System - permits a person to better hear a specific speaker, such as a classroom instructor or leader of a meeting 
TTY (Teletypwriter) - provides access to telephone lines for users who cannot hear 
Telephone Amplifier - attaches to handset for voice amplification 
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH READING DISABILITIES: 
Kurzweil 3000 - software used with a scanner to permit a person to hear and better understand printed text 
Portable Cassette Tape Recorder - enables access to audiotaped materials or equipment instructions 
VERA - scanner with voice output for reading printed materials 
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS: 
Adjustable Workstations - electronically adjustable tables for wheelchair users 
Dragon Naturally Speaking - voice activated software that eliminates keyboard use 
Keyguards - keyboard modification that permits easier, more accurate use for customers who do not have a great degree of manual dexterity 
Kensington Expert Mouse - large track ball that replaces the traditional mouse