Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , MD Technology Assistance Program, Mystery Monday on May 31st, 2016
Magnifiers come in all shapes, sizes and types. From handheld to electronic, wallet-sized to television sized, there is a magnifier for every stage of low vision. MDTAP’s AT Library has a wide selection of magnifiers to try out or borrow, and we hope you take a few minutes to browse the possibilities. You can view […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Equipment Loan, MD Technology Assistance Program, Tech Tip Tuesday on May 17th, 2016
Sometimes called video magnifiers, sometimes called CCTVs, these devices (from desktop to portable) make it possible for individuals losing vision to read a book, check the numbers on a business card, and even do needlework. MDTAP has a wide variety of these available for demonstration and loan. From the DaVinci desktop magnifier to the handheld […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Education, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on May 5th, 2016
AFB Press recently announced the release of a new resource for teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired. iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments is a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to teaching the use of the iPad running iOS 9. The book explores the extensive accessibility options […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Web Tip Wednesday on Apr 27th, 2016
Automatic alternative text, or automatic alt text, is a new feature that generates a description of a photo through object recognition technology for someone who cannot see the photo. Previously, people who are visually impaired could only hear the name of the person who posted the photo as they scrolled past photos on Facebook. Now, […]
Posted in AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Apr 6th, 2016
Now that Twitter has made it possible to add alt tags to the images that you post, don’t wait, don’t hesitate!!! Here are simple instructions to add descriptions, no matter the platform you use. Go forth and be more accessible.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Feb 23rd, 2016
It’s Tech Tip Tuesday and we’ve got a cool new app to share with you. Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight is an inexpensive ($1.99) app available in the iTunes store that provides 1 to 10x magnification, a flashlight option and a tip calculator built into the program. Designed to make menu-reading easier, Over 40 can be used in […]
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