Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Conferences, Equipment Loan, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Oct 25th, 2011
This week, MD TAP will be taking part in the MDA’s Annual Make A Muscle conference. We’re looking forward to sharing more tidbits about our presentation in an upcoming post this week, but thought it might be interesting to share a few AT items in our lab that could be useful to those with MD. And […]
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AT in the news for the week of 10/17 – 10/21 New apps part of autistic kids’ therapy Raising the Standard – a rating scheme for assistive technologies and aids to independent living Matrix Maker – symbols-signs-pictures-overlays A blind geek’s first impressions of #Siri Google Public Policy Blog — Accessibility: A Progress Report. This Android […]
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Need help buying groceries? Facing Eviction? Can’t afford your newest prescriptions? With support from United Way, Maryland maintains an emergency hotline known as First Call For Help that you can call any time of day, any day of the week to get information on human service resources statewide. Call 2-1-1 or visit the 2-1-1 website to […]
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Are you wondering if someone you know is on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning about providers and services throughout Maryland? The non-profit organization Pathfinders for Autism is a parent-sponsored organization that focuses on providing families with comprehensive information on how to seek a diagnosis, an online searchable database for providers and services, an […]
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This week (October 20th & 21st) the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute will host the 11th Annual Autism Conference in Timonium MD at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. With an estimated attendance of over 250 people, we know just how important it is to know the available autism-related services and resources […]
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AT in the news for the week of 10/10 – 10/14 Smartphone app offers help for people seeking disability benefits Assistive Technology Blog: Looktel Money Reader App Updated Robotic Arm Devised to Help Amputees and Paralyzed Move We have it for you! #Accessibility review of the new #iOS 5 for the iPhone by Scott Davert Dept. of […]
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