Defence Assistive Technology Program
Defence Assistive Technology Program. People Strategies and Policy Group Fairness and Resolution Branch. Overview. Defence policy Exclusions Inclusions Process Further information. Defence policy.
Defence Assistive Technology Program
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Defence Assistive Technology Program People Strategies and Policy Group Fairness and Resolution Branch
Overview • Defence policy • Exclusions • Inclusions • Process • Further information
Defence policy • Managed under DPI 6/2004 – Procedures for the provision of Assistive Technical Office Equipment for the Department of defence employees with disabilities • Funds equipment for employees with disabilities
Exclusions • OH&S equipment • equipment required for business need • compensable injuries • ADF
Inclusions • Hardware • Desktop and handheld magnifiers • Text Type (TTY) telephones • Specialist telephone headsets • Software • Job Access With Speech – Vision and learning disabilities • Dragon Natural Speaking – Mobility of hands, arms or shoulder • ZoomText – Vision impairments
Process • Occupational Assessment conducted • Complete Webform AC880 • Submit AC880 and occupational assessment to DATP Coordinator • DATP Delegate assesses request • If approved, DATP Coordinator will purchase equipment
Further Information Defence disAbility site: • http://intranet.defence.gov.au/fr/disability/disabilityhome.htm • DPI 2/2002 – Department of Defence Access and Disability Policy • DPI 6/2004 – Procedures for the provision of Assistive Technical Office Equipment for the Department of Defence employees with disabilities