This week (October 20th & 21st) the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute will host the 11th Annual Autism Conference in Timonium MD at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. With an estimated attendance of over 250 people, we know just how important it is to know the available autism-related services and resources […]
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From AT to accessible IT, schools have much to consider to ensure that their students have complete access to the curriculum presented to them. Whether it includes accessible online learning platforms, AT in the classroom to access materials and communicate with peers, or fully accessible websites for parents and families to maneuver, schools are often the […]
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Continuing our theme of supporting school-aged students, below is a list of some interesting apps that can support students inside and outside of the classroom. And if you’re interested in learning more, join our email list to receive our monthly AT Updates, where we feature three new apps every month! myHomework (Free) An organizational app […]
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As many of us know, employment is a hot topic these days. Whether the concern is about the state of the economic climate for college graduates, available jobs for working class families or seniors reaching retirement age, the concerns abound. And there is no greater community effected by the […]
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At the Web Accessibility Day Conference held on at the National Federation of the Blind on September 19, I had the good fortune of meeting Paula Tucker and Dr. Christian Vogler from the “other” TAP – the Technology Access Program of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. While we share the same name and interest in […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Conferences, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mobility Aids, Policy, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Oct 5th, 2011
On September 19, MD TAP and the National Federation of the Blind presented the Web Accessibility Training Day conference, with support from the Maryland State Department of Information Technology. The conference focused on the technical and legal aspects of making websites accessible. Website accessibility means making sure websites can be accessed by persons with disabilities, […]
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