Implementation of CAP at WRAMC

How to obtain Assistive Technology (AT) for the WRAMC WT

Implementation of the DoD Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) at WRAMC is a combined responsibility of the WTB Occupational Therapy (WTB OT) Ms. Sara MEISINGER (WTB OT Lead); and the company level OT’s: Ms. Lil Hasselman; Ms. Krysten Peterson; and Ms. Danielle Beddia. 

This CAP is accomplished by the WT contacting their company level OT in conjunction with their NCM, to obtain a medical assessment & approval of their need—N.B. Primary Care Physician must also approve (sign-off) on the application for a particular piece of Assistive Technology (AT). 

Once the approval from all three sources is obtained, the WT takes that approved form to the WRAMC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office in Building 1, 2^nd floor, Room B220, and see Mr. Willie D. TUCKER, (202) 782-5100, who will either issue the AT device (e.g., a PDA) if he has it on-hand OR place it on order.

Assistive Technology (AT) for Wounded Service Members

CAP Technology Evaluation Center (CAPTEC) Announces New Location 

The CAP Technology Evaluation Center (CAPTEC) is happy to announce its new location within the Pentagon at 2D1049 near the metro entrance.

The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP), a formal Department of Defense Federal program, provides assistive technology and services to people with disabilities--providing reasonable accommodations quickly and easily.  CAP has the authority to provide assistive technology, devices, and services free of charge CAP increases access to information and works to remove barriers for disabled service members.

CAP mission is to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to the information environment and opportunities in the Department of Defense (DoD) and throughout the Federal government. By fulfilling this mission of providing real solutions for real needs, CAP is helping to make the Federal government the model employer for people with disabilities.   SEE also http://www.tricare.mil/cap/.

Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) News

WWMP NOTE:  CAP is the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) and provides assistive technology and services to people with disabilities, Federal managers, supervisors, and IT professionals. CAP increases access to information and works to remove barriers to employment opportunities by eliminating the costs of assistive technology and accommodation solutions.  We have a CAP office at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. That office has provided many of our Wounded Warriors with free computer/electronic devices to assist the WWs’ with their disabilities.

CAP Shares "Operation Mend" "Buddy Families" Information

The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program's Wounded Service Member Team would like to share the following information with you:

"Operation Mend," a unique new partnership between UCLA Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and the V.A.Greater Los Angeles, has been established to help treat U.S. military personnel wounded during service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Operation Mend has helped Service Members from all Military branches with cranial facial surgery, and is looking to expand into prosthetics and eye socket repair.  During their time away from home, Operation Mend provides "Buddy Families" who share their homes with the Service Members during their time in Los Angeles.