Captions and Transcripts Difficulty: Beginner Category: Principles Content Presentation In order for multimedia content to be perceivable to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, captions and transcripts must be provided. Captions provide a synchronized text presentation of the audio content. Beyond providing basic accessibility to users with auditory disabilities, captions are also useful to other users in […]
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Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)Demonstration January 16, 2013 @ 10am Room T-130, Workforce and Technology Center 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 Please join MDTAP and Stephen Frank from the Hearing and Speech Agency (HASA) for a demonstration of HASA’s new VRI service. What is VRI? Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) uses video devices with cameras […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Learning Aids, Maryland, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 28th, 2011
Equipment Connections for Children, Inc. is a Maryland-based equipment exchange program that links children to much needed adaptive equipment. Serving children in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., Equipment Connections makes it possible for families to access equipment at no cost. For more information on this program, visit Equipment Connections for Children, Inc.
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Need a piece of assitsive technology that doesn’t exist? Can’t find just the thing you need? Look no further than V-Linc, an organization that creates technological solutions to improve the independence and quality of life for individuals of all ages with disabilities in Maryland. By partnering with engineers, V-Linc takes a mix of off-the-shelf computer software and […]
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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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