Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Tech Tip Tuesday on Apr 12th, 2016
It’s Autism Awareness Month and there’s a lot of news, updates, and stories on the internet but we wanted to share this especially poignant video of a boy with autism using his communication device to “talk” with the world. These devices (and so many others) change lives. Never underestimate the power of voice! https://youtu.be/UTx12y42Xv4
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Mar 24th, 2016
Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, Outreach & Development, MDTAP One of Shaniece Young’s first tasks as a teaching assistant in the 3D Printing and Entrepreneurship class at UMBC was to draft a list of gadgets that she thought useful for students to learn to print on their own. It is no small task to identify […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mystery Monday on Feb 29th, 2016
MDTAP AT Library Tours – Spring 2016 Come tour our AT Library, try out some of the newest AT devices on the market, and talk with our AT Specialist on staff. April 13, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. May 18, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 24th, 2016
5th annual M-Enabling Summit June 13-14, 2016 in Washington, DC. The M-Enabling Summit is the only global conference and showcase exclusively dedicated to leveraging the latest information technology innovations for seniors and users of all abilities. It is an annual meeting place for all who create and contribute to accessible ICT products, services and consumer technologies. With its theme of […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Feb 18th, 2016
Help Create a Nonvisually Accessible Maryland Technology that is nonvisually accessible, which can be accessed and operated using audio and Braille, creates opportunities for the blind to live, work, and play as fully participating members of our communities. When done correctly, building innovative, universally designed technologies is simple, cost effective, and beneficial to blind and […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 20th, 2015
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that college kids take the prize when it comes to ingenuity, energy and the drive to design assistive technology. Whether they’re designing for class or just because, they’re laying the foundation for big developments in the world of assistive technology. Check it all out […]
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