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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Sep 4th, 2015
It’s that time of week to round up all the best in AT News. This week surely won’t disappoint. AT in the news for 8/31 thru 9/4 – 3 Reasons Why You Need Video Transcription Model with Bionic Arm to Walk in New York Fashion Week: ‘It’s Been Quite a Journey’ How to take smart […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Communication Aids, Emergency Preparedness, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Sep 3rd, 2015
If I Need Help labels are QR code labels that can be applied to clothing or personal items which then contain personal information that allows someone who cannot communicate traditionally to provide necessary information to others. How It Works: Become a free member Create a profile. This can be changed in real time when needed Have […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Sep 2nd, 2015
Summer is coming to a close, and the summer 2015 legal overview is now out. Including synopses of recent legal settlements and federal judgements, the Digital Accessibility Legal Update provides a great overview of the legal landscape as it pertains to website accessibility. Don’t miss this great review!
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday on Aug 31st, 2015
There is now an updated, digital version of the 1993 original “Accessible Meetings Guide.” Sponsored by the Mid Atlantic ADA Center and Transcen, Inc., the guide includes regulatory updates and practical guidance. It can be downloaded online at http://www.adahospitality.org/accessible-meetings-events-conferences-guide/book.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 28th, 2015
Whew! Hope you have your reading glasses on because there’s a lot of good stuff in here this week. DIY captioning for the deaf, baby carriers for paraplegic moms, incredible clothing designs for kids with autism…Seriously, you don’t want to miss this. AT in the news for the week of 8/24 thru 8/28 Accessibility technology in […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Aug 26th, 2015
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to Commerce, Public Information, and Education (CENA) and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program will be hosting the fourth Web Accessibility Training Day on November 4, 2015. As we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this event will look […]
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