Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 3rd, 2019
Do you know someone that is a gamer? If you have a loved one that is mad about gaming, but finds it difficult to play their new favorite video games due to fine or gross motor challenges, then this new device could be the ideal solution. The Microsoft Xbox adaptive controller is an assistive device, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Mobility Aids on Nov 16th, 2018
Finding the right device is challenging enough, but figuring out how to pay for it can be just as challenging! Let AT Discount Sales and Service LLC help you find the best price for your device. Are you an agency or school needing to purchase multiple devices? Contact them for help to find the best […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Education on Sep 19th, 2018
Greetings from Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), working with Georgia’s AT project, Tools for Life. When you are at work, how does the way you get around the workplace or take part in meetings affect whether or not you feel like “part of the team?” How do workplace design and […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Education, Learning Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Jul 12th, 2018
Contributed by Erin Swann, ATP Joan Green is a speech-language pathologist based out of Montgomery County, Maryland who founded the organization, Innovative Speech Therapy, to provide services to those with communication and learning disabilities. Recently, Joan is focusing on educating people about the assistive technology resources that they may already own on their computer, phones, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 11th, 2018
Contributed by Erin Swann, ATP For those with low vision who have been interested in trying a wearable video magnifier, we recently added the NuEyes smart glasses to our loan library. NuEyes are wireless smart glasses that allow the user to increase and decrease magnification while viewing objects and text in the environment. Other features include different […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Jun 26th, 2018
Contributed by Erin Swann, ATP One of the newest editions to our MDTAP loan library is an updated Eyegaze Edge. We previously had an older version of the Eyegaze Edge, however, the new device has a thinner tablet, updated camera design, and updated software features. Using the Eyegaze Edge, someone is able to move the […]
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