Learning to Write with DoItWrite Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP With the release of iOS7, Apple added a hand writing function to VoiceOver. When the “Hand writing” option is selected via the rotar function, print characters, such as uppercase, lowercase, numbers and punctuation, can be drawn directly on the screen of an iOS device. […]
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Although 18% of US children are living with some type of disability, accessible sport and recreational programs are limited. Most often, children with severe physical disabilities are excluded from these programs completely. The Lollipop Kids Foundation, in collaboration with the Downtown Sailing Center, has developed a summer accessible sailing program which proves that “sailing is […]
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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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Written by Joel Zimba, MDTAP’s Special Projects Coordinator NFB Newsline (http://www.nfbnewsline.org) is a service available to anyone who is unable to read regular news print. Over 300 newspapers and a variety of magazines are also available. A standard touch tone telephone is all you need in order to call a local or toll free number […]
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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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For many seniors, using the Internet can be a new and confusing process, particularly when navigating the complexity of standard web browsers. Here are some tools designed to specifically address this issue: Eldy, http://www.eldy.eu/, is a suite of applications which is available in many languages. It’s clean and minimal interface makes many common computer tasks […]
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