Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

My Life, My Choices: Giving Individuals the Choices They Need for Self-Empowerment and Independence Summit Thursday, September 19, 2013 – 9:00 am to 3:15 pm Allegany College, Continuing Education Building, Cumberland Campus 12401 Willowbrook Rd., Cumberland, MD 21502 Click to download the Word flier or PDF flier for complete information. Registration is required to ensure sufficient materials are […]

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Robustness Difficulty: Beginner Category: Validation Robustness addresses the technology implications of accessibility. It requires following web standards (e.g., valid HTML and CSS), creating content/functionality that works across various user agents (web browsers and assistive technologies), ensuring compatibility with various hardware (such as mobile devices), and considering present, future, and older technologies. While it does not […]

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Interested in some short video introductions to AT? Check out MDTAP’s quick overview videos to get a better sense of a variety of devices, including Aids for Daily Living, Vision Aids, Hearing Aids, and much more. Watch them all here!

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Information for Independence: A Wealth of Resources Are Just a Click Away MARYLAND – AbleData and the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) offer the most comprehensive collection of information on almost every aspect of disability, including resources, assistive technology, research, and support organizations, and the best part is most people can access this information for […]

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Cognitive Disabilities Difficulty: Beginner Category: Principles Content The number of people with cognitive disabilities is greater than the number people with all other disabilities combined. Cognitive disabilities are complex and vary greatly. Recommendations for those with cognitive disabilities share much overlap with general usability recommendations; however, the impact of poor usability and understandability can have […]

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Safety from the Summer Heat  Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management & Reuse Projects, MDTAP The summer is here along with occasionally dangerous heat.  Did you know that people with medical conditions, infants, children and seniors are more prone to extreme heat stress?  Did you know that heat related illness and death are […]

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