Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Communication Aids, Information Technology, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jul 19th, 2016
The EyeOn App is a relatively simple yet useful app that makes it easy for people living alone to maintain their independence by automating a call for help, and by reassuring those that care for them that they will be notified if there is a potential problem. The app allows the individual to set their own […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Jul 18th, 2016
DOA Releases Application for AgrAbility Grants On June 30, the Department of Agriculture released an invitation for land-grant colleges and universities to apply for the AgrAbility grants. The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers and farm workers with disabilities will succeed in agricultural production fields. For application information, visit: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agrability-%13-assistive-technology-program-farmers-disabilities.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jul 14th, 2016
The New England Pediatric Device Consortium and Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology-Grant Opportunity The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) and the Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT), in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the Foundation for Physical Therapy, invite grant […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Learning Aids on Jul 13th, 2016
Reveal is a new wearable from Awake Labs seeking funding on Indiegogo. The small device, worn on the wrist like a watch, measures and tracks anxiety to help better understand behaviour and prevent meltdowns. It uses sensors and advanced algorithms to track physiological signals, and then alerts the parent or caregiver about the changes when they […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Web Tip Wednesday on Jul 12th, 2016
CrowdViz – Video Streaming Assistant for the Blind Join us for a live demonstration on August 1, 2016. Noon-1 pm EST @ Workforce and Technology Center, Room T-130 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 CrowdViz, an innovative mobile application for both Android and IOS, gives individuals who are blind or visually impaired the ability to immediately connect with […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 8th, 2016
The news this week has done nothing but slay our hearts. If you don’t want to read any more about it, I don’t blame you. At least the articles below are a testament to the better side of humanity, the ingenuity of our minds, and the compassion of our hearts. This, here, is something to hold […]
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