Document ImagingIntroductory Training About Document ImagingDocument Imaging Training Modules: Based on eight years of experience in learning the concept of document imaging, this series of training modules will help you to learn the "how to's of document imaging," replicate the concept, and promote the employment of individuals with developmental disabilities in scanning/document imaging positions in a wide range of business fields. Resources for Doing Business in the State of MinnesotaState of Minnesota awards contracts to seven vendors engaging people with developmental disabilities in digital imaging work. Read full 8/11/08 press release... Training & Habilitation Programs Active in Document Imaging: People with developmental disabilities are working in document imaging positions with a variety of public and private sector businesses in the Twin Cities metro area and nearby communities. Read the full list... Three tax incentives are available to help employers improve accessibility and cover the costs of accommodations either for their employees or customers with disabilities. For people with disabilities who are business owners, certification may be a worthwhile avenue to pursue. Resources About Records in MinnesotaElectronic Records Management Resources (from the Minnesota Historical Society): Reduce Paper in the Office (a program of the MN Pollution Control Agency): Videos About Document ImagingPress ReleasesAdult Employment: Digital Imaging Leads to Job for Arizona Man with Autism Digital Imaging Program to create successful partnership between students and local businesses, AMSD Connections, Volume 6, No. 3, December 2008 (PDF Format) Digital Imaging: Good for Adults on the Spectrum, Good for Business Autism Advocate, Volume 48, No. 1 2007 (PDF Format) Digital Partnering for People with Developmental Disabilities — Shamus O'Meara, Norm Coleman, Jim Ramstad, November 2006 (PDF Format)
Tight times demand tight management – and innovation St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 28, 2006 (PDF Format) Effort to link jobs in imaging, people with disabilities The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, February 17, 2006 (PDF Format) Digital imaging technology and people with developmental disabilities were smart solution for sharp St. Paul company February 17, 2006 (PDF Format) Workers with disabilities get a boost from digital conversions An October 6, 2005 Minneapolis Star-Tribune article spotlights the document conversion project at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. (PDF Format) People with Disabilities Help Minnesota's Human Services Department Clear Paper Jam and Prepare for Moving Day March 2005 (PDF Format) BrochuresA Full Focus on Work April 2009 (PDF Format) Digital Imaging Brochure February 2006 (PDF Format) Employer ResearchADA Opinion Poll (Flash) PDF Text April 2010 Employer Focus Research (PDF) Text May 2005
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The Changing Face of Technology has received two major recognitions: a 2008 Silver Award in the international Summit Creative Awards competition, which attracted entries from more than 50 countries, and a Silver Award of Distinction in the national Communicator Awards competition. The video, designed to encourage employers to consider hiring people with developmental disabilities for jobs in document imaging, was produced for the Council by The Wallace Group.