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The mission of the Champaign Consortium, through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) and other programs, is to help economically disadvantaged individuals and others who face serious barriers to employment to become productively employed. |
It is the Illinois Employment & Training Center (IETC) staff's priority to ensure that customers with disabilities visiting our facility feel welcomed and are made aware of the choices they have regarding available IETC services. We are committed to ensuring that our programs & services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Our facility was designed with that in mind and is equipped with state-of-the-art assistive technology.The Champaign IETC One-Stop appointed a Disability Program Navigator (DPN) to collaborate with One-Stop partners, local business owners, human resource professionals, and area community-based organizations to enhance our efforts in ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal access in their pursuit of employment. The Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration recently released a video outlining the roll a DPN may have in assisting individuals in finding employment. Link to video
Our assistive technology at the One-Stop includes:
Software Applications:
- Computers in our Resource Room configured to accommodate users with disabilities. Large monitors to aid users with visual impairments and computers are equipped with separate printers for easy access to users with physical impairments. Keyboards are fitted with large key, brailed overlays.
- A specialized Intellikeys keyboard is available for users who cannot operate a standard keyboard .
- Standard and Trackball mice are available for users who may have hand/finger dexterity or mobility difficulties.
- Headsets equipped with microphones are available for users with both hearing and visual impairments.
- A scanner equipped with a multi document feeder is available for users with hearing and visual impairments. This allows users to scan documents into the computer and access the appropriate software to either enlarge the text or read the text for them.
Additional Equipment:
- Jaws - Software that reads the contents of the screen to the user.
- Dragon Dictate - Dragon allows the user with visual and physical impairments to speak to the computer to complete multiple tasks including: screen navigation, typing and editing text, printing, moving between applications and windows, and many other tasks.
- Zoom Text - Enlarges the images and text on the screen to assist users with visual impairments.
- WYNN Wizard - Assists users with learning disabilities.
- Open Book
- A TTY machine is available for users to make and receive calls. TTY machines are located at the reception desk, phone bank, DHS/DRS and IDES. All TTY models have the capability of receiving and holding messages along with "paper print out" capabilities. The TTY located in the phone bank has a large visual display screen for users with low vision.
- Closed Captioned Large Screen Television
- Braille Embosser
- Pocket Talker Pro Pocket Amplifier
- Tape Recorders
- Magnification Devices
IETC staff members are trained on the equipment and software, and are available to assist all individuals. In addition, we can arrange for other accommodations such as interpreters and large print materials upon request. An email account is in place to field all questions, comments or concerns regarding access at the Illinois Employment & Training Center. Contact: worknetaccess@illwa17.com
