Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Conferences, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Mar 16th, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, Erin Swann, an Assistive Technology Specialist for MDTAP, participated in a live broadcast of Al Jazeera English’s show, The Stream. The topic of conversation for this episode was accessibility and assistive technology for people with disabilities. Erin described some of the services that MDTAP provides and informed the International audience about the existence of other Tech […]
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On this “Things to Know Thursday,” we are bringing you three assistive technology (AT) resources that are packed with useful information. The first resource is a website created by Amy Roman, a speech-language pathologist who works with people with ALS. She has compiled a wealth of information regarding communication for people with ALS who may lose […]
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Contributed by Alex Diaz-Granados, Chief Editor at Cerebral Palsy Guidance Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that some children are born with due to brain malformation or damage. It is not progressive or curable, and the symptoms and severity vary from one child to the next. The condition largely affects movement and muscles, but […]
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Bellman & Symfon Visit Alert System, Contributed by Erin Swann, MDTAP For those with difficulty hearing sounds around the home, assistive technology can be used to convert audio information into other forms that are more easily detected. For example, the Bellman & Symfon Visit Alert System can be used to alert someone who is hard […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 4th, 2017
Funding AT for K-12 Chris Gibbons, Smartbox Inc, Vice President of Education and Assessment Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST Assistive technology (AT) can change the lives of students with disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. Yet the rubber meets the road when it is time to pay for AT devices and services, […]
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It’s not too late to find some great toys for all the kiddos in your life! Here are a few helpful links to guide you through the process. Happy shopping! 25 Braille toys for kids who are blind Toys like me – shopping guide (glasses, wheelchairs, hearing aids and more!) Sensory play toys for kids who […]
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