Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 12th, 2016
This week didn’t disappoint when it comes to great things happening in the world of assistive technology. Exoskeletons really being used, apps for chefs with low (or no) vision, Pokémon GO helping kids with ADHD, smart homes for senior citizens…stuff happening and implemented in real life! This is AT actually making a difference- AT in the […]
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The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute and Google are co-hosting a three-day event for access technology trainers this fall. Please join us on October 4-6 to learn more about all things Google. Android, Chrome OS, and Google Apps (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.) will be the main topics of the training. If […]
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The world can a pretty disheartening place, but it’s also pretty spectacular. Case-in-point: helpful robots, teensy health-monitoring patches, customized 3D printed AT, cameras on eye glasses for those with low vision, and so much more! Read some of these stories and feel better about everything 🙂 AT in the news for the week of 8/1 […]
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Nominate a Direct Support Professional or Employer Advocate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are vital to the life experiences of many people with disabilities in Maryland. From employment support to community living assistance, DSPs are many times the key difference between community participation and isolation for those with disabilities. The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) and […]
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Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities The objective of the UNESCO / Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources, and […]
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We’re celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the ADA today. Watch (or search) our Facebook and Twitter feeds for updates! #ADA26MD
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