Rehabilitation Technology

Rehabilitation technology plays a vital role in helping Alabamians with disabilities to live and work independently. Rehabilitation technology specialists solve rehabilitation problems through the systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, and scientific principles to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation, education, independent living, rehabilitation and recreation.

Vocational Rehabilitation Service emphasizes the use of technology to help people become employed. Our rehabilitation technology specialists assist VRS consumers with job and transportation accommodations, home modifications, and adaptive computer service access.

Additionally, our statewide rehabilitation technology specialists are available to evaluate and recommend assistive technology services and devices for all ADRS consumers and staff with special technology needs. They also serve as vital members of various technology teams and consumer service groups such as the Augmentative Communication Technology Team. They provide job site and task analysis assessments and architectural accessibility surveys, and recommend modifications for tools, equipment, furnishings, and adaptive technologies. These specialists also instruct consumers, staff, and others in the use of assistive technology.

The expanding role of technology in today’s world, coupled with the ADRS commitment to providing quality services and outcomes, will ensure that Alabamians with disabilities achieve their maximum potential.

For further information concerning rehabilitation technology services in Alabama, contact Ronny McCall at 800-441-7607 (or TTY 800-499-1816).

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