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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 25th, 2015
There’s a new digital notetaker coming to market, and we’re quite excited! Having both the Livescribe and the Neo Smartpen here in the MDTAP AT Library, we were excited to learn about one of the newest additions to the smartpen family, the Orée Stylograph. According to the website and related articles, it can be used […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mystery Monday on Aug 24th, 2015
This just may be the final AT Library tour of the season, and I’m pretty sure you won’t want to miss it. We’ve gotten lots of new devices to demonstrate and loan. So, now is the time to get your tickets for the October 7th tour. Register online!
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 21st, 2015
Apps for loneliness and video games for depression. Pants that communicate when you can’t and machines that will hike for you when you can’t. The possibilities are endless! AT in the news for the week of 8/17 through 8/21 New today: Digital Accessibility Legal Update I, Fashion: How technology is changing the way we dress FCC Boosting Open […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Information Technology, Web Tip Wednesday on Aug 19th, 2015
Did you know that you can control your iOS mobile device with a switch, just by turning on the Switch Control option under the Accessibility feature in Settings? To learn more about how to do this, and to see this awesome feature in action, watch this YouTube video by Christopher Hills.
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Aug 12th, 2015
The 22 Point Blog focuses on mobile accessibility issues, especially those related to low vision issues within mobile applications and devices. With topics ranging from magnification apps to camera apps for blind/low vision users, this blog covers a range of topics that readers can gain great information from.
Posted in Assistive Technology, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Aug 5th, 2015
PEATs August edition of its virtual speaker series, PEAT Talks on Tuesday, August 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET, welcomes Adam Streets, Senior Director of Global Marketing and Product Owner of GettingHired. Adam will be talking about how GettingHired supplies an accessible platform for job seekers with disabilities to search positions and connect with inclusive companies […]
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