Helpful Links
- AT3 Center
AT3 Center Resource for AIVRS Projects
AIVRTTAC recently began collaborating with the newly funded Assistive Technology Training and Technical Assistance (AT3) Center to build bridges between tribal vocational rehabilitation projects and state Assistive Technology (AT) Act programs.
The purpose of the AT3 Center is to provide training and technical assistance to state AT Act programs, which offer a variety of services that increase access to assistive technology and help individuals with disabilities lead more independent lives. Their services include device demonstrations, short-term equipment loans, device reutilization (such as repair, refurbishment, and reuse of gently used AT and durable medical equipment), and low-interest loans for AT purchase. AT Act programs are located in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the four territories.
- Job Accommodation Network: JAN
Job Accommodation Network: JAN
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.
The NCRTM is the central clearinghouse for vocational rehabilitation (VR) information for individuals with disabilities and offers the VR and education communities an opportunity to contribute new knowledge to their specific fields and gain visibility for their work.National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
- O*NET
O*NET
The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be used to facilitate career exploration, vocational counseling, and a variety of human resources functions, such as developing job orders and position descriptions and aligning training with current workplace needs.
- Rural Youth Apprenticeship Toolkit
Rural Youth Apprenticeship Toolkit
This Rural Youth Apprenticeship Toolkit (https://www.explorevr.org/toolkits/rural-youth-apprenticeship-toolkit) provides resources to support the development of apprenticeship programs for youth with disabilities in rural areas. It shares strategies to address key challenges, such as transportation, internet access, and employer engagement. The toolkit also includes tools for marketing and outreach, promoting diversity and inclusion, and building partnerships.
Additionally, it highlights the role of vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing and implementing apprenticeship programs. VR agencies play a vital role in developing and supporting apprenticeship programs in rural communities. Their involvement helps ensure that these programs are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of both local employers and individuals with disabilities.
- Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
The U.S. Department of Labor is pleased to announce its updated guide “Promising Practices in Achieving Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide.” This new release provides updates to existing Section 188 guidance, offering additional practices, ideas and resources to help American Job Centers (AJCs) better serve people with disabilities.
- Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Toolkit
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Toolkit
This website is under development by the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural) in collaboration with a group of Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) advisors. The website is a translation of a previously developed guide for the state and federal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs (www.vrselfemployment.org) to improve self-employment opportunities and outcomes for consumers with disabilities.
- Webinar: Strengthening VR and TVR Through Collaboration
Grant Writing Resources
- CANAR Town Hall Meetings
- AIVR Grant Writing Workshop
CANAR Town Hall Meeting 1
Zoom meeting discussing the grant writing process.
Chat window comments from the meeting
CANAR Town Hall Meeting 2
Zoom meeting discussing the grant writing process.
CANAR Town Hall Meeting 3
Zoom meeting discussing the grant writing process.
Chat window comments from the meeting
CANAR Town Hall Meeting 4
Zoom meeting discussing the grant writing process.
Developing Successful Grant Proposals for AIVR Programs
AIVR Grant Writing Workshop December 2012
Other Resources
- AIVRTTAC Webinars
- Morphic Software
Morphic is a tiny app that makes computers easier to use by:
- providing a toolbar that makes it easy to discover and use accessibility features built into computers
- allowing assistive technology (AT) users to use their AT on any computer that has Morphic installed.