It is the goal of the National Security Agency to provide a work environment that allows all employees, including those with disabilities, to have long and productive careers. NSA is committed to employee accessibility when developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic and information technology. Through assistive technology, NSA ensures individuals with disabilities have equivalent access to Electronic and Information Technology. The Disability Affairs Office provides resources and information to build an accessible workplace within NSA.
The Disability Affairs Office understands the importance of applying customer driven services. Through effective communication and education, we can translate individual and group requirements into technical alternatives and solutions to minimize barriers faced by employees with disabilities. Whether we are serving an employee with carpal tunnel syndrome, or assisting a blind employee, we are committed to making a reasonable accommodation for those with special needs.
The Disability Affairs Office supports NSA employees with disabilities such as, but not limited to:
The Disability Affairs Office:
The following are examples of assistive technologies that are available through the Disability Affairs Office:
Mice, Trackballs, Pointing Devices
Mouse-TRAK Trackball
Contour Perfit Mouse
Alternative Human Computer Interface
Voice/Speech Recognition System
Eye-tracking Systems
Keyboards
Comfort Keyboard Systems
InfoGrip Keyboard
Products for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
TTY/TDD
TTY Software
TTY Modem
Assisted Listening Devices
Closed Captioning Devices
Products for Blind and Low-Vision
Text/Image Magnifiers
Power Braille 80
Screen Reader Software
Talking speech-to-text technology
Ergonomic WorkStation Items
Chairs
Glare Screens
Keyboards/Accessories
The National Security Agency strives to offer an environment in which all can reach their highest potential and make a difference for our country. Sometimes it may be necessary or advisable for NSA to make a reasonable accommodation in either the duties of the job, or where and how the job tasks are performed. Such forms of accommodation should make it easier to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of workplace reasonable accommodation are: