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 Loan, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 7th, 2011
Are you thinking about purchasing some assistive technology for the holidays? If so, consider “trying before buying” and contact MDTAP to borrow a device before you make that financial investment. From low-tech to high-tech, we’ve got a wide variety of devices available in our lab for anyone interested in trying out an item. From communication […]
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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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A recent addition to the Assistive Technology Loan Library is the BraillePen12. As the name implies, the BraillePen12 is a small braille display with 12 cells of refreshable Braille. While it can connect to computers running a compatible ScreenReader, the main purpose of the BraillePen is to provide Braille output to portable devices. Setting up […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Oct 24th, 2011
Want to know what others think about assistive technology? Interested in the newest trends and want to hear more? In recent years, podcasts about AT products and services have become increasingly popular. Below are just a few… The AT Update provides a weekly update on newest trends and topics for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The […]
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Joel Zimba, Access Technology Coordinator at MDTAP provided this review of the new accessibility features in Google docs. On September 14, Google announced enhanced accessibility to their Docs, Sites and Calendar. In the past, Google products, particularly the “cloud” applications like Docs had been nearly impossible to navigate using a screen reader. Now it’s possible […]
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