Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 22nd, 2016
Every step, every minor change gets us a little closer to a more inclusive society. Whether people are crowdsourcing funding for assistive technology or tech companies are spearheading invention, accessibility & inclusivity are closer than ever before. AT in the news for the week of 7/18 thru 7/22 Social Robots – programmable by everyone – […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Jul 21st, 2016
The Maryland Equipment Link is the place to post assistive technology you no longer need or want, like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and more. Now you can finally move those things cluttering your basement & attic, or just help a relative who no longer has use for that medical equipment. You can buy, sell or […]
Posted in AT News, Education, MD Technology Assistance Program, Web Tip Wednesday on Jul 20th, 2016
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation’s (PATF), Cents and Sensibility New Website PATF is proud to announce their new Cents and Sensibility website at www.centsandsensibility.us. This website is designed for people living with disability to understand how to manage money and was created through a partnership with Vanguard to make financial information accessible to more people. Website topics including: […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Jul 18th, 2016
DOA Releases Application for AgrAbility Grants On June 30, the Department of Agriculture released an invitation for land-grant colleges and universities to apply for the AgrAbility grants. The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers and farm workers with disabilities will succeed in agricultural production fields. For application information, visit: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agrability-%13-assistive-technology-program-farmers-disabilities.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jul 14th, 2016
The New England Pediatric Device Consortium and Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology-Grant Opportunity The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) and the Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT), in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the Foundation for Physical Therapy, invite grant […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Learning Aids on Jul 13th, 2016
Reveal is a new wearable from Awake Labs seeking funding on Indiegogo. The small device, worn on the wrist like a watch, measures and tracks anxiety to help better understand behaviour and prevent meltdowns. It uses sensors and advanced algorithms to track physiological signals, and then alerts the parent or caregiver about the changes when they […]
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