Employee.
Student.
Employer.
Insurance / Rehabilitation.
Disability Groups Served.
Ontario Works .

How can AVTA help you?

Assistive Vocational Technology Associates specializes in providing accommodation for people with disabilities in the workplace or school based on professional assessments of our clients' individual needs. AVTA provides a comprehensive solution addressing all aspects of job accommodation from workplace evaluation and modification to implementation and training on assistive devices.

Employee with a Disability

Our role is to help you work better and more comfortably. In order to do that we perform an assessment of your functional abilities and how they relate to your work environment and the tasks you are called upon to perform. This process places you at the centre and welcomes and expects your input and decision making.

If you have a physical disability, learning disability, visual impairment, repetitive strain injury, head injury we will be able to assist you in finding the most appropriate accommodations to meet your specific goals.

During the course of the Accommodation Process questions some of the questions we may ask include:

What are your employment goals?
What are the individual tasks that you do in a day?
What are the performance expectations demanded of you?
How does your disability impact on your ability to meet those job demands?
What accommodations do you have in place and what would you like to see in place?
Are your employer and coworkers supportive of your accommodation needs?
How comfortable are you with technology?
What level of change and degree of accommodation are you comfortable with?

We will encourage you to try different solutions but will not force you to accept any suggestions that you are not comfortable with.

We may determine that new equipment or technology is required, which might benefit your health and productivity. Since we do not represent any companies or profit from the sale of any equipment we recommend you can have confidence that only assistive devices that are in your best interest will ever be suggested.

We ensure that all of our accepted suggestions are properly personalized to accommodate your particular functional abilities and we will train you in the use of devices in a manner geared to your learning and working style.

Student with a Disability

Entering into postsecondary education can be daunting. Trying to determine appropriate accommodations and potential funding sources can be complex. Some of the questions you may ask?

How do I get services?
What services am I eligible for?
Can I get extra time for exams and assignments?
What sort of technology is available that can help me with my reading and assignments?
How should I plan my course selections to take into account my disability?

AVTA has extensive experience with accommodating students. Check to see how we can help you with your Educational Accommodations.

Employer

What is the value of AVTA's service to my company?

AVTA assists employees that have been injured or unwell to return to their positions, overcoming the obstacles imposed by their functional abilities by implementing appropriate assistive devices or technology. The value of our efforts is demonstrated in the reduction of Sick Leave, Long Term Disability costs, Workers Compensation claims and the retention of skilled and valuable employees.

We can also assist you by ensuring that appropriate accommodations are in place so that your employees with disabilities can meet your workplace productivity goals and that you are able to meet your Employment Equity Goals.

We will ensure that any assistive technologies are compatible with your computing environment and on-site support systems.

Ergonomic evaluations of the workstation and implementation of voice recognition, alternative keyboards and mice can help reduce and prevent RSI.

AVTA can help ensure that your investment in accommodation is going to result in increased employee productivity and retention of valuable employees. Simply buying software solutions without taking into account the accommodations process, ergonomics, training and ongoing support can often result in frustration for both the employee and employer.

We can assist you in creating an Accessible Workplace.

Insurance / Rehabilitation

AVTA serves as a resource to rehabilitation professionals involved in assisting their clients in pursuing either their employment or educational goals whether it be returning to work after an injury or pursuing further education.

Services include:

Development and implementation of Return to Work plans.
Defining the role that technology can play in the rehabilitation process following a disabling accident.
Determine the longer term vocational strengths and weaknesses of an individual with respect to a specific job or a more general career path which involves technology
For consumers involved in litigation we can determine the long-term assistive technology expenses required for independent living.
Assistive technology assessment and training including voice recognition.
Technical accommodations for students in post secondary education.

Disability Groups Served

AVTA has experience accommodating people with a wide range of impairments, injuries and disabilities.

RSI and Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Learning Disability
Low vision
Blindness
Mobility impairment
Spinal Cord Injury
Neurological impairment
Arthritis
Soft tissue injuries
Head injury

Ontario Works

AVTA defined accessibility standards for the SDM. We have implemented Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice Recognition Software for Ontario Works employees using the SDM. We can help you specify the hardware and software changes that need to be made to the Ministry Standard Dell computers and train your employees how to use the SDM by voice commands using custom designed voice commands.

To date we have helped almost 25 Ontario Works employees in the following municipalities:

City of Toronto
Region of Peel
Region of Halton
City of Thunder Bay
City of Peterborough
City of Hamilton



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	Employee. Student. Employer. Insurance / Rehabilitation. Disability Groups Served. Ontario Works .
How can AVTA help you? Assistive Vocational Technology Associates specializes in providing accommodation for people with disabilities in the workplace or school based on professional assessments of our clients' individual needs. AVTA provides a comprehensive solution addressing all aspects of job accommodation from workplace evaluation and modification to implementation and training on assistive devices. Employee with a Disability Our role is to help you work better and more comfortably. In order to do that we perform an assessment of your functional abilities and how they relate to your work environment and the tasks you are called upon to perform. This process places you at the centre and welcomes and expects your input and decision making. If you have a physical disability, learning disability, visual impairment, repetitive strain injury, head injury we will be able to assist you in finding the most appropriate accommodations to meet your specific goals. During the course of the Accommodation Process questions some of the questions we may ask include: What are your employment goals? What are the individual tasks that you do in a day? What are the performance expectations demanded of you? How does your disability impact on your ability to meet those job demands? What accommodations do you have in place and what would you like to see in place? Are your employer and coworkers supportive of your accommodation needs? How comfortable are you with technology? What level of change and degree of accommodation are you comfortable with? We will encourage you to try different solutions but will not force you to accept any suggestions that you are not comfortable with. We may determine that new equipment or technology is required, which might benefit your health and productivity. Since we do not represent any companies or profit from the sale of any equipment we recommend you can have confidence that only assistive devices that are in your best interest will ever be suggested. We ensure that all of our accepted suggestions are properly personalized to accommodate your particular functional abilities and we will train you in the use of devices in a manner geared to your learning and working style. Student with a Disability Entering into postsecondary education can be daunting. Trying to determine appropriate accommodations and potential funding sources can be complex. Some of the questions you may ask? How do I get services? What services am I eligible for? Can I get extra time for exams and assignments? What sort of technology is available that can help me with my reading and assignments? How should I plan my course selections to take into account my disability? AVTA has extensive experience with accommodating students. Check to see how we can help you with your Educational Accommodations. Employer What is the value of AVTA's service to my company? AVTA assists employees that have been injured or unwell to return to their positions, overcoming the obstacles imposed by their functional abilities by implementing appropriate assistive devices or technology. The value of our efforts is demonstrated in the reduction of Sick Leave, Long Term Disability costs, Workers Compensation claims and the retention of skilled and valuable employees. We can also assist you by ensuring that appropriate accommodations are in place so that your employees with disabilities can meet your workplace productivity goals and that you are able to meet your Employment Equity Goals. We will ensure that any assistive technologies are compatible with your computing environment and on-site support systems. Ergonomic evaluations of the workstation and implementation of voice recognition, alternative keyboards and mice can help reduce and prevent RSI. AVTA can help ensure that your investment in accommodation is going to result in increased employee productivity and retention of valuable employees. Simply buying software solutions without taking into account the accommodations process, ergonomics, training and ongoing support can often result in frustration for both the employee and employer. We can assist you in creating an Accessible Workplace. Insurance / Rehabilitation AVTA serves as a resource to rehabilitation professionals involved in assisting their clients in pursuing either their employment or educational goals whether it be returning to work after an injury or pursuing further education. Services include: Development and implementation of Return to Work plans. Defining the role that technology can play in the rehabilitation process following a disabling accident. Determine the longer term vocational strengths and weaknesses of an individual with respect to a specific job or a more general career path which involves technology For consumers involved in litigation we can determine the long-term assistive technology expenses required for independent living. Assistive technology assessment and training including voice recognition. Technical accommodations for students in post secondary education. Disability Groups Served AVTA has experience accommodating people with a wide range of impairments, injuries and disabilities. RSI and Carpal Tunnel syndrome Learning Disability Low vision Blindness Mobility impairment Spinal Cord Injury Neurological impairment Arthritis Soft tissue injuries Head injury Ontario Works AVTA defined accessibility standards for the SDM. We have implemented Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice Recognition Software for Ontario Works employees using the SDM. We can help you specify the hardware and software changes that need to be made to the Ministry Standard Dell computers and train your employees how to use the SDM by voice commands using custom designed voice commands. To date we have helped almost 25 Ontario Works employees in the following municipalities: City of Toronto Region of Peel Region of Halton City of Thunder Bay City of Peterborough City of Hamilton