59MDWI44-161 governs assistive technology and Computer Electronic Accommodations Program services for disabilities and functional deficits.
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It covers CAP eligibility, assistive technology assessments, provider and CAP representative duties, and accommodation guidance. It requires online needs assessments to identify appropriate technology and specifies support, procurement, and delivery requirements.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned, attached, or on contract to the 59 Medical Wing (MDW).
Employees with disabilities in DoD throughout the Federal government are eligible for CAP services. (paragraph 2)
Individuals with all types of disabilities including but not limited to variety of upper extremity trauma (amputations, neuropathies etc.), cognitive disabilities, visual deficits and complete blindness (i.e. no light perception), communication deficits, deafness/auditory impairments, and hand dexterity deficits secondary to fractures and/or other musculoskeletal condition(s). (paragraph 2)
The first step in the CAP process is completing the online needs assessment to determine the most appropriate AT solution for the patient. (paragraph 5)
Needs assessments shall include identification of training needs, technical specifications for computers and/or telecommunication systems, and aspects of service members’ functional limitations and computing or communication tasks. (paragraph 5)
The 59 MDW CAP representative, case manager, therapist/provider may complete and submit WSM needs assessment to the DoD CAP office. (paragraph 5)