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Posted in Assistive Technology, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jan 21st, 2020
This week I wanted to share out a product from my home (the United Kingdom). The Sound Shirt is a wearable haptic device that has been designed for deaf and hard of hearing people to feel the music. The device is made by Cute Circuit based in London. This particular shirt features 30 micro-actuators embedded […]
Posted in Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 16th, 2020
Hi guys, After reading, a great article this past week from the BBC on how smart tech could transform the lives of people with disabilities. The original article originates from my ‘neck of the woods,’ Scotland and discusses how smartphones and other devices have created a layer of convenience for individuals with disabilities. Photo credit […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Information Technology, Learning Aids on Nov 9th, 2019
Otter.ai is one of the newest transcription apps on the market, and it’s impressing A LOT of people! Not only can the user access the transcription during live events, but it also includes features such as capturing business meeting transcripts, online transcript storage, and as-needed access of previous transcripts. The app can connect to your calendar, will […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Gamers on Nov 6th, 2019
Here at MDTAP, we always like a good game and that includes the classic card game UNO! Recently, the game’s manufacturer ‘Mattel’ has launched an adapted version of the card game that is accessible for individuals with blindness. Mattel has partnered with our friends at the National Federation for the Blind to create a new […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Oct 31st, 2019
This week’s blog post on digital accessibility is focusing on how artificial intelligence can impact and improve digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. What is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) also known as machine intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by a machine (Poole, et al., (1998). (A picture of Watson by IBM). The most readily identifiable […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Gamers, Mystery Monday on Oct 28th, 2019
This week’s blog post is focused on my favorite pastime –gaming and in particular accessible gaming. A great article was written by the folks from the Washington Post which highlights the benefits of gaming for those with disabilities. Here at MDTAP, we also love some gaming and we are hoping to have another accessible gaming […]
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