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Monthly Archive for October, 2011

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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Joel Zimba, Access Technology Coordinator at MDTAP provided this review of the new accessibility features in Google docs. On September 14, Google announced enhanced accessibility to their Docs, Sites and Calendar.  In the past, Google products, particularly the “cloud” applications like Docs had been nearly impossible to navigate using a screen reader.  Now it’s possible […]

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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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