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Posted in AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 4th, 2016
It’s the end of the week and we’re gonna mix things up a little. Every Friday from now on, instead of blogging a list of articles we tweeted through the week, we’re going to choose the Top 5 assistive technology articles that we think best reflect innovation, change, and impact. Let’s call it Top Five […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 28th, 2016
There’s practically nothing in the news these days that makes me feel good or hopeful. But this week’s AT wrap-up is working really hard to change that. Thank you, technology and its manipulators, for making me see the good in humanity again. There’s a 3D printed heart on a chip, touchable ink for braille readers, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 21st, 2016
You can “feel” an orchestra, climb stairs in a wheelchair, or lend your vision (by app) to someone who can’t see…We <3 technology. AT in the news for the week of 1/17/16 thru 10/21/16. New Jersey school explores wearables for students with disabilities Would you “lend” your eyes to help someone see or read? Closed captions, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 14th, 2016
AT, in and of itself, can be utterly glamorous. Case in point- exoskeletons, self driving cars, self lacing shoes, etc. But it’s also making lesser obvious impacts, such as helping women with low vision apply makeup, or using facial recognition apps to help alzheimers patients. The world of technology is far reaching and it’s effecting change […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 7th, 2016
Whether it’s little kids, senior citizens, or someone in between, technology (assistive or not) can make the difference between living wholly or simply surviving. Self-tying shoes, self-driving cars, and a whole lot more. AT in the news for the week of 10/3 thru 10/7. Using virtual reality to help youngsters with autism into work Fashion […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Sep 23rd, 2016
Maybe because we’re moving into National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) but employment issues really rule the feed this week! And of course, assistive technology plays a vital role in the pursuit of employment for many individuals with disabilities, thus, this is quite the marriage of news! AT in the news for the week of […]
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