Google.org grants, college kids, and non-profits take the lead on bringing lots more AT to the mass market. Thank you all! AT in the news for the week of 4/11 thru 4/15 Google awards not-for-profit $800000 for device that helps people with disabilities use smartphones Grad student invents product to help amputees in everyday life […]
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Webinar: Mobile Apps for Vulnerable Adults Thursday, April 14 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center for a webinar on mobile applications to assist vulnerable adults who live independently, including people with dementia. You will learn about two mobile applications designed for people who live alone, including a project developed by […]
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If there’s ever the question of what impact technology can have on the lives of people with disabilities, below is a comprehensive sampling of its power to do good. AT in the news for the week of 4/4 thru 4/8 New toolkit improving primary healthcare for people with IDD New App Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections, […]
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The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) recently launched TalentWorks (PEATworks.org/TalentWorks)—a free online tool for employers and human resources (HR) professionals that helps them ensure their online job applications and other eRecruiting technologies are accessible to job seekers with disabilities. This website provides general background on accessibility and eRecruiting, as well as practical tip sheets […]
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Now that Twitter has made it possible to add alt tags to the images that you post, don’t wait, don’t hesitate!!! Here are simple instructions to add descriptions, no matter the platform you use. Go forth and be more accessible.
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Calling all developers!!! April 22- 24th, the Abilities Hackathon, a collaborative effort to engage the tech community in human-centered design practices for individuals with needs related to their impacted abilities, is happening right here in Baltimore! To be held at Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center – 1045 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 Development tracks include […]
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