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Attention/Focus

Attention/Focus aids are used to assist individuals who have cognitive limitations that prevent them from completing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by allowing an individual to focus solely on sound being produced by a computer or other device and by limiting the amount of disruptive background noise in their work environment.

Alerting/Signaling Devices

Alerting/Signaling Devices (2)

Alerting/Signaling Devices are used to assist individuals who have hearing limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job functions. They accomplish this by allowing an individual to have a visual indication that their phone is ringing.

Computer Headsets

Computer Headsets (18)

Computer Headsets are used to assist individuals who have dexterity limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by allowing a user to listen to audio from the computer, as well as speak to the computer. There are types of software that require a headset/microphone to function properly.

Cueing/Memory Aids

Cueing/Memory Aids (24)

Cueing/Memory Aids are used to assist individuals who have cognitive limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by providing the user alternative ways to recall information, such as tasks, appointments, or steps in how to accomplish activities.

Noise-Canceling Headphones

Noise-Canceling Headphones (7)

Noise Canceling Headphones are used to assist individuals who have cognitive limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by allowing a user to focus solely on sound being produced by a computer or other device and by limiting the amount of disruptive background noise in their work environment. These devices can also limit distractions for others in the office if a required function of the individual's job is to obtain information through audio output.

Voice Recorders

Voice Recorders (3)

Voice Recorders are used to assist individuals who have vision limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by using a microphone to record audio information and save it in a digital format. The user can then sort audio files into folders, play back information, and download the files on a computer.