About Focus on Ability

Focus on Ability is a web-and CD-based education and training program. The program has three components:

Training modules.
A database of information on disabilities.
A directory of organizations that provide employment-related services to people with disabilities in Minnesota.

Recommended Browsers

This web site is best experienced with the latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla. In order to fully experience the Focus on Ability site, please upgrade to the latest version of one of these browsers.

You will also need to have version 6 or above of the Macromedia Flash Player installed. You may download the Flash Player at the Macromedia website.

Training with the CD-ROM

Training is best experienced with the CD-ROM, which you can order here. You will need the following minimum system requirements:

Windows NT and newer (2000, XP)
400 MHz Pentium 2
128MB of RAM
8X CD-ROM
Sound card
Internet Explorer version 5+
Macromedia Flash Player 6
DSL/ISDN Internet access (minimum recommended)
Dial-up 56K Internet access (absolute minimum)

To start: Insert the CD-ROM into a Windows-based PC and within seconds the program will start automatically. If the program does not start, double click the Focus on Ability icon found inside "My Computer." Or, double-click the file labeled 'start.hta' located on the CD.

Training without the CD-ROM

To experience the training modules without the CD-ROM, you will need the following minimum system requirements:

400 MHz Pentium 2
128MB of RAM
Sound card
Broadband Internet Connection

Access for Persons with Disabilities

This web site and training program are fully compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Read more about Section 508.

If you are a person with a disability and have trouble using our web site, please contact us by e-mail or phone:

Phone: (651) 282-6677
Email: deed.focusonability@state.mn.us

Thanks for being a part of Focus on Ability.