Sometimes called video magnifiers, sometimes called CCTVs, these devices (from desktop to portable) make it possible for individuals losing vision to read a book, check the numbers on a business card, and even do needlework. MDTAP has a wide variety of these available for demonstration and loan. From the DaVinci desktop magnifier to the handheld […]
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Tetra Alarm (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chillaxing.tetraalarm) allows you to easily set reminders for periodic, daily events. Alarms are easy to set and intuitive. Multiple alarms can be set to signal a user to complete necessary tasks throughout their day. Alarms can be signaled by various methods and can be customized to attract your most keen senses. Whether you […]
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The Department of Justice has launched a new Accessible Technology section for ADA.gov, its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web site, to further assist covered entities and people with disabilities to understand how the ADA applies to certain technologies, such as Web sites, electronic book readers, online courses, and point-of-sale devices. Covered entities have longstanding obligations […]
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Google has recently launched a number of new accessibility features for Chrome OS, Android, and several of its web apps. Here’s a quick run down of the newest features, or you can visit the Google blog post to get the full scoop! Accessibility Scanner is a new tool for Android that lets developers test their own […]
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Memory loss affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Because of that, the assistive technology market is full of various reminders, whether they are alarm clocks, watches, apps or calendars – the options are endless it seems. The MDTAP AT Library has a wide variety of memory aids, including Reminder Rosie talking alarm […]
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Knowbility’s OpenAIR Challenge 2016 OpenAIR – the web accessibility challenge! Organized by Austin based nonprofit organization Knowbility, OpenAIR is a global web accessibility challenge that pairs participating teams of web developers and designers with registered non-profits looking to create or improve their website. OpenAIR increases awareness of tools and techniques that make the Internet accessible to everyone, including people with […]
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