Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Learning Aids on Dec 27th, 2017
Contributed by Jackson Lindeke from Best Mattress Reviews The team at Best Mattress Reviews has compiled information about Autism and ADHD as it relates to sleep disorders and symptoms that are caused by a lack of sleep. Check out the information as well as tips for improving sleep disorders in their guide: Autism, ADHD, and Sleep […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Dec 19th, 2017
Contributed by Andy Adrion of TekGear I would like to introduce the Twiddler, the one-handed Bluetooth keyboard and mouse that lets you type faster wherever you go and is programmable. You can program and change the keys to suit your needs. You can even set it to store blocks of text that can be typed with a single […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Dec 12th, 2017
Debra Young, an Occupational Therapist, has created an online resource for accessible design called Nest for Life. Through a series of growing YouTube videos, she shares tips for making your home easier to use and access. Check out the YouTube video tips for accessible design. You can also follow Nest for Life on Facebook. And […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Learning Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program on Nov 22nd, 2017
Contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP With Black Friday quickly approaching, now is typically the best time of year to purchase an Amazon Echo product. Other than the Amazon Echo, other Amazon Echo product options include the Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, and Echo Spot. You have probably heard about or seen commercials for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Nov 17th, 2017
Contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP The BJOY Ring is a device that would allow a wheelchair joystick to be used to control mouse movement on a computer screen. In addition to controlling a computer, the BJOY Ring could also be used to control tablets or smartphones that allow for cursor input. Mouse clicking could […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 7th, 2017
Contributed by Paul Burden from Our Voice Amazon Echo Voice Assistant The Amazon Echo, sometimes called Alexa, is the most popular personal voice assistant on the market, by far. The Echo enjoys more than 80% market share in the voice assistant arena. The Echo has fundamentally changed the way we use technology and can be […]
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