Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jun 14th, 2016
It might seem counterintuitive, but it’s physics at its best. A vibrating handle with a variety of attachments (including two spoons and a fork) that is designed to help people with hand tremors eat more easily. Liftware counteracts natural tremors by utilizing two motors in the handle to move the attachment (spoon or fork) in […]
Posted in Mobility Aids on Jun 7th, 2016
It’s the most wonderful time of year for gardeners. Perfect weather to work in the yard – planting, trimming, cutting, and hedging. But if you have disabilities, the challenges can hold you back. Luckily, there’s an array of adapted gardening tools including rolling garden seats, ergonomic tools, and lots more. MDTAP’s AT Library has an […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Learning Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on May 11th, 2016
Google has recently launched a number of new accessibility features for Chrome OS, Android, and several of its web apps. Here’s a quick run down of the newest features, or you can visit the Google blog post to get the full scoop! Accessibility Scanner is a new tool for Android that lets developers test their own […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Apr 19th, 2016
It’s Parkinson’s Disease Month and we want to make sure that we’re sharing info on some cool new devices on the market that could make a difference in the life of someone with Parkinson’s. Check these out, and let us know what you think. And stay tuned as we share more cool gadgets & gizmos […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 10th, 2016
Kavita Krishnaswamy, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), has launched an online survey on attitudes toward robotic aids and how they may improve the quality of life for those with physical disabilities, their family members and caregivers, and is inviting participation. Data derived from the survey will help […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on May 14th, 2015
The internet is full of information and websites that are aimed at informing, sharing, and disseminating. But we recently came across one that we thought was worth sharing – Cerebral Palsy Kinetic Connections. CP effects roughly 1 in every 1000 births, with symptoms ranging from relatively mild to severe, often depending on the areas of […]
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