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VCU-RRTC Webcast. Telecommuting and People with Disabilities. Debra Ruh, President TecAccess. Debra Ruh, President TecAccess. TecAccess. Dynamic software development company specializing in EIT Accessibility and Section 508 compliance solutions. TecAccess.
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Telecommuting and People with Disabilities Debra Ruh, President TecAccess
Debra Ruh, President TecAccess
TecAccess • Dynamic software development company specializing in EIT Accessibility and Section 508 compliance solutions
TecAccess • 78% of TecAccess staff are persons with disabilities • Capable of realistically evaluating compliance technology
Accessibility Solutions • Section 508 Compliance Assessment Planning • Accessibility Testing • Training
Accessibility Solutions • Engineering and Reengineering Services • Policy and Legal Review • Assistive Technology and Access Interfaces
Why Telework? • Accessibility Issues • Transportation • Physical limitations • Health Limitations
Pros with TeleWork? • Expand candidate pool • Reduce Accessibility Issues • Transportation • Physical limitations • Health limitations
Pros withTeleWork? • Requires only one set of AT Tools and PC
Cons withTeleWork? • Self Directed • Loneliness
Cons withTeleWork? • Communication Issues • Not feeling part of the team
How did we overcome issueswith Telework? • Communication • Project Management
How did we overcome issueswith Telework? • Teamwork • Understanding that not every personality fits the TeleWork profile
TeleWorkResources • Telecommutemagazine.com • Att.com/telework • Gilgordon.com • Tca.org.uk
Questions? Druh@tecaccess.net www.tecaccess.net (804) 749-8646