Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Information Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mystery Monday on Jun 12th, 2019
Hi guys, some of you probably know that I am an avid gamer and especially the console platform games. My first deep dive into Battle Royale games has come with the game ‘Apex Legends.’ This is a cross platform tile by ReSpawn (with financial backing from I believe by Electronic Arts) and it’s been a […]
Posted in Information Technology, Web Accessibility on Jun 7th, 2019
What a week or so! I have spent a great deal of time, learning, thinking and educating folks about accessing the web as an individual with a disability. I am so pleased to report back that so many mainstream companies and more importantly small businesses (regional and local tech firms) are now beginning to focus […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Web Accessibility on May 31st, 2019
Building a Culture of Accessibility in your Organization Tuesday, June 4th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Accessibility challenges pop up in businesses every day. From banks, hospitals, and grocery stores, to restaurants, theaters, and clothing shops, accessibility can be implemented into any business to make it more successful. Join us on Zoom or over the phone on […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Mystery Monday, Web Accessibility on May 7th, 2019
Wow, guys this one slid by me without me noticing this great bit of accessibility news to be honest! However, I am now super excited to reveal that in-game communication is now subject to US. Accessibility law (effective Jan 2019). Meaning that in-game voice chat, text messaging and other video messaging has to be accessible […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 28th, 2019
I bet you didn’t know yesterday was National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Don’t feel bad, it just happened! On March 11, 2019, Senator Robert P. Casey Jr., for himself and Senator Kevin Cramer, submitted S.Res.103, a resolution designating March 27, 2019 as “National Assistive Technology Awareness Day” to the U.S. Senate. The resolution was agreed […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Web Accessibility on Mar 6th, 2019
The State of Maryland is hiring a IT Accessibility Coordinator. This position will be co-located between MD Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). The state is seeking an experienced IT accessibility specialist who can help state agencies select the most accessible products and systems and help provide accessible solutions to […]
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