Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jun 10th, 2021
Join the Maryland AT Program for the second webinar in our webinar series focused on assistive technology in the workplace for seniors and people with disabilities! This series will focus on a range of topics from AT integration (types of AT, how to use it, and when) to understanding the laws surrounding AT and Aging, […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jun 8th, 2021
Don’t miss out on these fabulous upcoming online events from the MD Department of Disabilities and the National Federation of the Blind! Monthly Webinar – Social Media Accessibility 103 Learn the best practices for making your social media efforts reach the broadest possible audience by making them accessible. This webinar includes tips on alt text, […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jun 2nd, 2021
The National Federation of the Blind is offering a free seminar on Android App Development on June 9, 12:00-6:00 p.m. EST, via Zoom! Learn about building more accessible Android apps with the development resources and built-in features from Google. Ensure your apps are usable by everyone. The National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 27th, 2021
Hey guys! I wanted to highlight this new super cool video magnifier: The Humanware Connect 12! This has the ability to magnify text that is placed underneath the tablet piece on the grey mat or you can use the distance camera mounted on the right side for looking in any direction you point it! This […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 26th, 2021
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to share your thoughts on the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 State Plan on Aging! This is a framework for federal funding to develop programs and services for older Marylanders. The public is welcome to review and comment on the upcoming plan through June 21, 2021. There are several ways you […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 25th, 2021
ARIA is a very useful tool for making websites accessible but it can be confusing at times. One of the main issues I come across when testing is the improper use of ARIA for labelling and describing. Therefore, this post will try to explain the differences and the situations where you should use them. Aria-label: […]
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