Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 14th, 2011
Access to durable medical equipment (DME) often becomes vital during the aging process. Throughout the month of November, we’re highlighting various organizations that lend out items such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers, and much more. Some organizations require that individuals come and pick up the items, some are conducted entirely online, and others include options […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Maryland, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Nov 4th, 2011
Recycling equipment saves everyone $$$ and supports a greener community! Rehab Equipment Exchange is a FREE national website to facilitate the exchange and transfer of used rehabilitation equipment. Individuals can use the website to buy, sell, or donate used rehab items of many types, including wheelchairs, pediatric equipment, mobility aids, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) aids, […]
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Posted in AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Sep 8th, 2011
Loan closets, the equipmentlink.org website and equipment recycling centers are all part of the solution to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to free and low-cost recycled assistive technology. But we know that there is more to be done in Maryland. In efforts to support greater access to items such as computers, wheelchairs, braille notes, […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday, Web Accessibility on Aug 24th, 2011
Getting a job can be hard, especially when you have a disability. And getting the needed equipment to do the job seamlessly can be even harder. Maryland offers many services that support the employment of people with disabilities, and many of these resources are now housed in one easy-to-access place at the MD Department of […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Aug 4th, 2011
Over the past few years, MD TAP has invested thousands of dollars to expand our assistive technology lab and ensure that we have some of the most current AT devices available for demonstration and loan. Thus, it’s no coincidence that hundreds of Marylanders have made their was through our lab in the past few years […]
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Thinking about buying AT? Consider buying used at the AT Coop moving sale in Columbia, Maryland. They’re hosting a moving sale from July 5th to the 21st and will be selling a variety of AT devices. This just might be the right low-cost AT solution in a tough economy. And you might end up with […]
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