October has been designated National Disability Employment Awareness month. It works to provide the public with information about the accomplishments made by American workers with disabilities. It also addresses issues in the workplace that still need to be overcome.
Here at ViewPlus, we work to overcome issues in the workplace for those with visual impairments. Our line of embossers provides an easy solution for braille production. With our software's capability to work within Microsoft Word and Excel, braille translation is simple for both blind and sighted users. These tools make it easy to produce accessible meeting notes, graphs, and other documents so blind workers can fully participate and understand company goals.
Next, we provide an accessible scientific calculator, the Audio Graphing Calculator. Similar to a TI-83, AGC's functionality allows disabled users to work in a variety of jobs that may otherwise be more difficult, such as engineering and physics.
We have put together several packages, called Everyday Braille Solutions, to help students and employees make their environment accessible. They provide everything needed to get you started. Our packages all include:
Tiger braille embosser
All required software and upgrades
Warranty, repair, and support services
Customized on site and online trainings
Braille paper, tutorials, and ink cartridges
At ViewPlus we are always working to make it easier to integrate the blind into the work environment. With products that can be easily utilized by sighted and blind users, employers may be more inclined to hire blind workers. The simplicity of our products reduces stress for both the employer and employee, making it a smooth transition for a new blind employee to join the work team.
To find out more about National Disability Employment Awareness month visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/
