Learning for Tomorrow, Inc. is a local, Baltimore organization that focuses on providing instructional classes in reading, writing, math & life skills. They provide specialized classes for adults who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/low vision. Classes include assistive technology access for those with vision impairments. You can learn more about their services online or call […]
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Tactile Overlays for the iPad Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, Outreach and Development, MDTAP For students with visual disabilities, tactile overlays on an iPad can be helpful when using apps that don’t “slide” across the screen, such “Scene and Heard” or “Book Creator.” By creating an overlay with tactile cues, the student can […]
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We’ve been adding new technology to the Maryland TAP AT Library as well as setting up new areas to house more aids for daily living, blind and low vision devices, and recreational items. And if you’d like to stop in and see what we’ve been adding, sign up for our next AT Library Tour on November […]
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Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Corodinator, MDTAP It’s been quite a week in the mobile accessibility world. For iOS users, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As expected Apple released a new version of the iOS operating system, along with new iPhones. As if that weren’t enough, a couple of new apps […]
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Travel with the Transit App Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP A long time ago, in a blog post far far away, I wrote about using Hop Stop for public transit navigation. Alas, Hop Stop was purchased by Apple, though its handy features have yet to appear in Apple Maps. While other GPS […]
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Please join us for a FREE Low Vision Technology Open House! Hosted by: The Maryland Technology Assistance Program If you or someone you know has Macular Degeneration or other low-vision conditions, here’s an event you don’t want to miss! Products from Enhanced Vision will be demonstrated. Enhanced Vision representative Michael Rowley will be on hand […]
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