Assistive Technology and Accessibility

• Accessibility Guide: A toolkit for accessible communications in the workplace (public use)
  • Accessible Communications in the Workplace - Learning Path


• Accessibility Guide: A toolkit for accessible communications in the workplace (state government use)


• Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
  This publication focuses on planning and conducting meetings and events that are accessible to people with disabilities.


• Be My Eyes
  An app that connects blind people with volunteer helpers from around the world via live video chat.


• Capitol Access Guide
  Information about accessibility in the state capitol


• Consumer Affairs - Hearing Aids Guide
  Over 36 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, and hearing aids – small sound amplification devices worn inside or around a person’s ear – are one of the most common ways people manage it.


• DeafLEAD
  DeafLEAD provides a videophone crisis line for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals 24/7/365


• Missouri Assistive Technology
  Provides assistive technology services and resources for community living, employment, and daily living.


• SafeLink
  Free wireless services for individuals who are low-income; 800-SAFELINK


• TapTapSee
  A mobile camera application designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired iOS users.


• Telephone Reader
  24 hour free news/media service for people who have difficulty reading print media. Can apply online at www.reader.ku.edu; Phone: 800-335-1221


• The Toolbox Online
  Agricultural Tools, Equipment, Machinery, and Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities and Functional Limitations.


• Using Plain Language
  Accessible content will reach the broadest audience. Plain Language is a style of copywriting that makes your content easy to understand because it reaches audiences with various reading levels and cognitive abilities.


• VoiceDial and Directory Assistance, Exemption Program Details
  The purpose of this exemption program is to facilitate the completion of wireless calls by customers with disabilities over AT&T facilities.


• Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library
  Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library is a free library that serves print-disabled Missourians of all ages who are unable to read standard print materials due to visual impairment, blindness, physical disability or reading disability. Materials may be downloaded or mailed to and from library patrons at their homes for free.