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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 25th, 2015
There’s a new digital notetaker coming to market, and we’re quite excited! Having both the Livescribe and the Neo Smartpen here in the MDTAP AT Library, we were excited to learn about one of the newest additions to the smartpen family, the Orée Stylograph. According to the website and related articles, it can be used […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mystery Monday on Aug 24th, 2015
This just may be the final AT Library tour of the season, and I’m pretty sure you won’t want to miss it. We’ve gotten lots of new devices to demonstrate and loan. So, now is the time to get your tickets for the October 7th tour. Register online!
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 21st, 2015
Apps for loneliness and video games for depression. Pants that communicate when you can’t and machines that will hike for you when you can’t. The possibilities are endless! AT in the news for the week of 8/17 through 8/21 New today: Digital Accessibility Legal Update I, Fashion: How technology is changing the way we dress FCC Boosting Open […]
Posted in AT Funding, AT News, Mystery Monday on Aug 17th, 2015
The U.S. Administration on Aging has a new resource for families and loved ones of senior citizens in need of care. The Eldercare Locator allows users to search for localized resources by zipcode, topic, and city. With topics ranging from legal assistance to volunteering, a wide variety of information is available for families and individuals […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 14th, 2015
It’s that most wonderful time of year when students are getting ready to head back to the classroom. And there’s lots of great AT news just in time to support them. From a federal funding boost to a list of the best technology supports, this week’s AT news has it covered (and much more). AT in […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Aug 13th, 2015
The VOTE Project Voter Education Toolkit is a guide created by leaders in the self advocacy movement to help people teach voter education trainings in their communities. The Voter Education Toolkit includes 8-10 hours of training about registering to vote, voter rights and responsibilities, how to learn about candidates and issues, different ways that people […]
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