1. Real Solutions for Real Needs Technology Opportunities for Transition Dinah Cohen Director November 17, 2005

2. 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

3. Real Solutions for Real Needs 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

4. Real Solutions for Real Needs CAP Accommodations Profile by Disability (FY 90 - FY 05) 46,363

5. Real Solutions for Real Needs Real Solutions CAP 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

6. Real Solutions for Real Needs Real Solutions Employment Lifecycle Recruitment Placement Promotion Retention

7. Real Solutions for Real Needs Real Solutions Recruitment 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

8. Real Solutions for Real Needs Real Solutions Workforce 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

9. Real Solutions for Real Needs Interviewed by Race National Origin

10. Real Solutions for Real Needs WRP Accommodations

11. Real Solutions for Real Needs CAP Resources CAPTEC CD-ROM www.tricare.osd.mil/cap

12. Real Solutions for Real Needs Technology Opportunities for Transition

13. Real Solutions for Real Needs CAP Is Accessible CAP Office703-681-8813 (Voice) 703-681-0881 (TTY) CAPTEC703-693-5160 (Voice) 703-693-6189 (TTY) E-mailcap@tma.osd.mil Webwww.tricare.osd.mil/cap