Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Dec 19th, 2017
Contributed by Andy Adrion of TekGear I would like to introduce the Twiddler, the one-handed Bluetooth keyboard and mouse that lets you type faster wherever you go and is programmable. You can program and change the keys to suit your needs. You can even set it to store blocks of text that can be typed with a single […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Nov 17th, 2017
Contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP The BJOY Ring is a device that would allow a wheelchair joystick to be used to control mouse movement on a computer screen. In addition to controlling a computer, the BJOY Ring could also be used to control tablets or smartphones that allow for cursor input. Mouse clicking could […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Oct 3rd, 2017
Contributed by Joe Vosters and Sara Roehrig from Bill-Ray Home Mobility Keeping people at home benefits everyone, and here is a new product to assist in that. Friendly Beds focuses on improved safety (for person and caregiver), independence, mobility, self-esteem, strength conditioning, etc. Getting in/out of bed (and repositioning in bed) can be difficult for people […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 12th, 2017
Contributed by the editorial team at mesothelioma.net The Effects of Assistive Technologies on Cancer Rehab Patients After a diagnosis of cancer, patients can feel overwhelmed. Often, the first order of business is to decide on a treatment plan to slow or stop the progression of the disease, or to alleviate pain. Not only can […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 22nd, 2017
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 […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 19th, 2017
U.S. Access Board Updates ADA Guidelines for Buses and Vans On Wednesday, December 14, the U.S. Access Board issued a final rule updating sections of its accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The rule revises provisions in the guidelines that apply to the buses and vans to enhance […]
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