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Monthly Archive for September, 2012

AT in the news for the week of 9/24 – 9/28 Autographer: another way to parse piles of visual data Prepare for National Disability Employment Awareness Month by completing CAP’s online training BrailleSC is developing a WordPress plugin that can produce Braille output Assistive Technology Research Institute holding the ‘Teaching Accessibility… Governor Drives Driverless Car […]

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The Department of Defense’s Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) has released a new mobile app! CAP has released a free app for Apple Devices, now available in the iTunes App Store. The new app lets users browse the latest news and tips on assistive technology, scan CAP’s calendar of events and stay connected to the disability community. An Android version is coming soon. Visit Disability.gov for […]

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Mouse Hover Many interactive elements on the web require the user to hover the mouse over a page element – drop-down or fly-out menus, tooltips, etc. Mouse hover functionality is usually not accessible to keyboard-only users (note that the functionality can sometimes be programmed to respond to keyboard focus or pressing Enter in addition to […]

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AccessibilityOnline represents a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network  and the US Access Board.  The program includes a series of free webinars and audio conferences on different topics of accessibility. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and […]

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AT in the news for the week of 9/17 – 9/21   Two Bionic Ears Are Better Than the Sum of Their Parts Greater accessibility for Google Apps. There’s even an admin guide to for apps. The Presenza – Accessible Interactive Signage for Airports New hearing program to make big noise as a possible alternative […]

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Need a ramp on your home? Need doorways widened? Need grab bars in the bathroom? Looking for contractors or organizations to help? The Maryland Technology Assistance Program maintains the Home Modifications Directory, a listing of resources that can help in the decision-making process, from getting your house evaluated for your needs to identifying contractors and funding sources […]

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