Career Chat Vol. 14: Assistive Technology in the Workplace

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Kellie Blackwell, Michigan Assistive Technology Program Co-Director at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC).  Tedi and Kellie talk about what Assistive Technology (AT) is and how it can greatly benefit those using AT and the organizations who understand its importance.  Kellie shares with us what we need to know when adding AT to our organizations and how MDRC can assist businesses to better understand the need for AT and what the ADA requires.   You can connect with Kellie at:

Kellie Blackwell, MA, CRC
Michigan Assistive Technology Program Co-Director
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)

Website:  https://mymdrc.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mymdrc
Twitter:   https://twitter.com/mymdrc
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-578-0280, Ext. #352

MDRC Assistive Technology Program
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan
Disability Rights Michigan
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 

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