Volume 2, Number 1

Upcoming Studies and Events

Sign-up for the CCN / Update your CCN Profile!
Have you moved? Have your abilities changed? Are you using different technology? If so, let us know.

Survey on Used AT Devices
Starting in December, CCN members will be invited to participate in a survey investigating the market for used Assistive Technology devices.

SciTrain Survey for Teachers
Are you a middle/high school science, math or technology teacher? Do you know someone who is? SciTrain is currently conducting a survey of teachers to find out what, if any, accommodations they have made for students with disabilities in their classrooms or labs.

Introducing -- SciTrain: Science and Math for All
CATEA’s SciTrain is a research initiative funded by the National Science Foundation to train high school math and science teachers to be more effective instructors for students with disabilities.

Design Guidelines for Accommodating People with Sensory Impairments in Advanced Manufacturing Environment
The goal of this Work RERC project is to develop guidelines for accommodating people with sensory impairments in advanced manufacturing (AM) environments.

Policy Initiatives to Support Workplace Accommodations
One goal of the WorkRERC’s Policy Initiatives Project is the development of a policy framework that identifies and assesses policies, practices, and issues that influence the availability and nature of workplace accommodations.

Updates

CCN Survey Results: Mobility Device Usage
In October, CCN members who identified themselves as having a mobility related disability were invited to participate in a survey that tried to identify how mobility devices are acquired and used by members. A total of 63 members responded.

Future of the Retail Checkout Workstation
Preliminary research shows that current designs of retail workstations do not offer the right accommodations for the intended users. According to the research, limited accessibility of checkstand design has contributed to job loss and reduced employment.