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Posted in Assistive Technology, Mystery Monday on Apr 22nd, 2019
Hello all, This week I’ve been really excited about the arrival of the Xbox Adaptive Controller! However, this post won’t be focusing on that particular adaptive controller it will instead be detailing my experience with Mircrosoft’s use of accessible packaging for the first time ever! The outer shell of the box was sealed with accessible […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Conferences, Mystery Monday on Apr 1st, 2019
Hello guys, Andrew here – what an awesome few weeks in the AT world! A couple of weeks ago at the CSUN Conference in California, I finally had the chance to get my hands on the very cool and uber accessible new Xbox controller. The adaptive device is aptly named “Xbox Adaptive Controller.” This […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Communication Aids, Emergency Preparedness, Mystery Monday on Feb 4th, 2019
An Affordable Way to Summon for Help in an Emergency Using Voice Commands By: Joel Hosner, MDTAP Advisory Council Consumer Representative There is nothing like the peace of mind in knowing that if help is needed in an emergency, it’s just a phone call away. For some people with disabilities, it can be challenging to […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Jan 14th, 2019
The snow has us thinking about ways to stay warm and safe this winter. These are just a few things to consider for yourself and home as you battle the cold. Smart-Touch Gloves: These are gloves that have conductive threads woven into the fingertips to allow you to wear gloves while still using touchscreen technology. […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Mystery Monday on Jan 7th, 2019
“Hey Alexa, unlock the door.” The Smart Lock or Smart Lock Pro by August is an option for individuals with dexterity issues and or hand tremors that make locking and unlocking a door with a traditional key an ordeal. (Or even for those of us who try to carry in every grocery bag in one […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Mystery Monday on Feb 8th, 2017
The NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce, with support from the Maryland Department of Disabilities through a Non-Visual Access Initiative Grant, is pleased to offer the following Accessibility Boutiques (introductions to accessibility) free of charge and open to the public. The boutiques are held in person at […]
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