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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Dec 23rd, 2016
We’ve been listing 5 links a week for the past few weeks, but today, I just couldn’t narrow it down. My gift to you – some incredible news on assistive technology worldwide (spoiler – 7 links, not 5). Just another reason to feel good & grateful this holiday season. Happy holidays, all!!! AT in the […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Equipment Re-use, Things to Know Thursday on Dec 22nd, 2016
The newest AT listed on Equipment Link include: Acorn stair lift – Free Hospital bed – Free Solo Ace Reading Machine – $400
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Web Tip Wednesday on Dec 21st, 2016
On December 19, 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law. This federal law will give many people who acquired disabilities prior to the age of 26 the ability to open tax-exempt bank accounts without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. Funds in these accounts can be used for disability-related […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Dec 16th, 2016
Never short of surprising, and often straight up amazing, this week’s foray into the latest assistive technology news… Blind People Can Take Amazing Selfies with Talkback and the Camera App on Pixel and Nexus Devices Running Nougat 7.1 and Higher People with disabilities want better tech and they know how to build it Behold A […]
Posted in AT Events, AT News, Education, Web Tip Wednesday on Dec 14th, 2016
Twitter Chat: ADHD and the Holidays hosted by Understood.org. Expert Ned Hallowell, Child and Adult Psychiatrist, Hallowell Centers Wed Dec 14 at 12:00pm ET The holidays can be a hectic time, especially so when ADHD is involved. Join us for #LDchat this week to discuss how to manage the holidays with a child with ADHD. […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday, Web Accessibility on Dec 12th, 2016
Digital Accessibility Toolkit for State and District Education Leaders Accessibility of websites and other digital technologies have seen increased attention this year from the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights when it comes to state departments of education and school districts. eSchool News published a recent article about a Digital Accessibility Toolkit for state […]
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