Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Oct 6th, 2015
Social Stories for Problem Behaviors – App Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, MDTAP Kids are heading back to school, mornings and evenings are hectic, and stresses are everywhere. I know that in my house alone, my 6-year-old and 9-year-old bicker at least 3 times in the 1.5 hours before we leave for school (seriously, like […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 29th, 2015
Accessibility in iOS 9 Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Apple released the latest version of their operating system for their mobile devices, iOS 9.0. It was quickly followed by iOS 9.0.1—the current release. There are lots of little fixes, like the ability to use Siri voices for the speech output in VoiceOver, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 22nd, 2015
We recently came across a great presentation called “Assistive Technology to Promote Mental Health in the Classroom.” Featuring helpful apps for a variety of issues, AT solutions from low-tech to high tech, and links to organizations that can provide additional support, this is an incredibly comprehensive presentation that educators, families and individuals alike can benefit […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 15th, 2015
PEAT Talks is a new virtual speaker series hosted by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT). Held the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET, PEAT Talks will showcase various organizations and individuals whose work and innovations are advancing accessible technology in the workplace. Featured speakers will deliver a 10- to […]
Posted in AT News, Information Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 8th, 2015
TuneIn Radio Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Everyone has a favorite music app. You can stream random songs for free, or you can pay for an entire music library. Download it, share it–who can keep up?!?! So, why write about the TuneIn App? Initially, TuneIn just seems to conveniently bring together thousands […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, Equipment Loan, Equipment Re-use, Maryland, Tech Tip Tuesday on Sep 1st, 2015
The Lollipop Kids Foundation is hosting a DME DONATION & PICK-UP DAY! SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Do you have durable medical equipment (DME) that your child has outgrown or is no longer using? If so, donate it to our durable medical equipment closet on Saturday, September 19! LKF will be picking up items in Maryland, DC […]
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