Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Equipment Re-use, Things to Know Thursday on Apr 25th, 2014
As always, the Equipment Link is full of great equipment just looking for a new home. Here’s some of the newest AT listed – Custom Extra Large Power Wheelchair – Best Offer, Silver Spring, MD Bariatric Hospital Bed – Best Offer, Silver Spring, MD Rollator – Best Offer, Bethesda, MD Invacare Standing Machine – $800, […]
Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Things to Know Thursday on Apr 17th, 2014
Sheltering in Place Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Equipment Reuse Do you know what it means to shelter in place? “Shelter-in-place” means to take immediate shelter where you are — at home, work, school, or in between – even in your car. It may also mean to “seal the room.” In other […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Apr 10th, 2014
Accessibility of Short URLs Excerpted from the December 16th blog post on the DigitalGov blog. Although written for social media experts in government, this is good information for anyone sharing information via social media. Short URLs can actually be beneficial for people using assistive technologies because it shortens the reading time and the cognitive load that […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Equipment Re-use, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 27th, 2014
It’s that time of month again where we feature some of the updated and newest items posted on Equipment Link. To see a complete listing, visit www.equipmentlink.org Here is a short list of what you’ll find on Equipment Link: Quantum 6000 XL Power Chair With Full Tilt – $1,800 or Best Offer, Baltimore, MD Pride […]
Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 20th, 2014
Flood Preparedness Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse Projects, MDTAP Spring is on the way, bringing rain and floods – one of the most common hazards in the United States. Some floods develop slowly, while others, such as flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 13th, 2014
FCC Seeking Nominations for 3rd Annual Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility – Submission Deadline March 31 On February 17, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin accepting nominations for the third annual Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility. These awards honor outstanding private and public initiatives that advance accessibility for people with disabilities. Winners and […]
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