Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 25th, 2015
There’s a new digital notetaker coming to market, and we’re quite excited! Having both the Livescribe and the Neo Smartpen here in the MDTAP AT Library, we were excited to learn about one of the newest additions to the smartpen family, the Orée Stylograph. According to the website and related articles, it can be used […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 18th, 2015
Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP The PenFriend, which has been with us for several years, has had an update. The all new PenFriend2 is smaller and easier to operate. I bought mine from www.maxiaids.com, which had the lowest price at the time, but amazon.com lists them for $129 as of the time […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 11th, 2015
Do you have questions or comments for the ABLE Act Task Force? The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) created an online public forum to assist. These questions or comments will go directly to the task force for consideration. Take part in this important process. http://mdod.maryland.gov/about/Pages/Able-Act-Taskforce.aspx
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 4th, 2015
Live video messaging is a thing, and it’s especially a cool thing if you happen to speak in ASL. While many of us use text-based messaging programs like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp (cross platform messaging apps) to chat, it can be especially challenging for those whose native language is ASL but writing in English. Thus, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday, Web Accessibility on Jul 28th, 2015
NVDA Remote has landed! Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Remote access to another computer has been commonplace for years–that is if a screen reader is not required. In an office environment, this means trouble shooting another machine or system administration duties are impossible if assistive technology is required. Now there is a […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jul 21st, 2015
Upgrades to the KNFB Reader Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Less than a year after its initial release, there is exciting news for the KNFB Reader app. Perhaps most importantly, iOS will no longer be the exclusive home to KNFB. In the near future, the Android app will also be available. This […]
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