The Adaptive Computer Technology (ACT) Program's mandate is to assist in the integration into the workplace of employees with disabilities who require computer access.

Adaptive computer technology enables a person who has a sensory, mobility, dexterity or learning disability to use a computer by reducing or simply eliminating the barriers presented by the standard computer interfaces.

The objective is to enable access to computing resources by compensating for visual, mobility or sensory impairments.

Environment Canada currently provides ACT services to Other Government Departments.

Program Operation Covers

• Employee and/or Job Assessment
• Professional Services
• Support
• Training Services

EC:ACT Program - Services Provide To Environment Canada and Other Government Departments

ACT Centre - Client Services

• Needs assessment including workflow requirements to identify the appropriate match between the employee and the hardware or software adaptation(s) job function and disability
• Assessment of the compatibility of the technology hardware and software
• Solution development
• Integration of the ACT tools within the users technical environment
• ACT Support and Technical Services for End Users
• ACT Support and Technical Services for ACT Technicians
• Research And Testing
• Services For Document Conversion Into Alternate Format (Braille, Audio..etc)

ACT Lab - Accessibility Testing

• Product Evaluations
• Application Accessibility Evaluations
• Website and Web Content Accessibility Evaluations

ACT Training Centre - Training Courses

• Hands On Training Program For Technicians on Supporting Adaptive Computer Technology
• Accessibility Boot Camp For Webmasters And Application Developers
• Customized Accessible training courses for persons with disabilities
• Awareness Training And Equipment Demonstration

Select any of the following links to obtain further information on the ACT Program:

• Background - Provides information on the creation, mandate, and objective of the ACT Program.
• Modifications for Disabilities - Provides information on different types of disabilities along with some adaptive computer tools to assist employees with disabilities in their jobs.
• Awareness Sessions - Provides information on the barriers to employment through ACT seminars, workshops, and panel discussions.
• Web Accessibility BootCamp - Provides information on the two day hands on course for programmers and web developers, and how to register.
• ACT Tech Training Program - Provides information on the on-line introduction to adaptive computer technology, the hands-on adaptive technology course, and how to register.

ACT Program Service Contact Information:

E-Mail: ecact@ec.gc.ca

Telephone: (819) 994-4835

TDD-TTY: (819) 994-3692