Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Mystery Monday on Mar 7th, 2016
The Federal ABLE Act On December 19, 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law. This federal law will give many people who acquired disabilities prior to the age of 26 the ability to open tax-exempt bank accounts without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. Funds in these accounts can […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Mar 4th, 2016
Whether it’s about assistive technology development, advancement or policy, AT has made its rounds this week. From the passage of new legislation to some of the largest tech companies really thinking about accessibility & technology, it’s clear that 25 years after the passage of the ADA, change is coming. AT in the news for the week […]
Posted in Conferences, Education, Things to Know Thursday on Mar 3rd, 2016
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Adminstration is hosting the Self Directed Forum For Families on April 12 from from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport – The Santos Room, 1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Jeff Keilson, a national leader in Self-Directed Services will have a forum for families. You […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Mar 2nd, 2016
Webinar: Mobile Technology @Work for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 3-4:00p.m. EST Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7181080138635598849 In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) in conjunction with the RESNA Catalyst Project, will conduct a webinar entitled Mobile Technology @ Work for Persons with Intellectual […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Mar 1st, 2016
It’s Developmental Disability Awareness month and this week we’re featuring a free, accessible app that provides reminders, timers, note taking and lots of other useful features for anyone who needs that extra little memory boost (Ok, most of us probably). Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers (Free) A fully accessible app (works well with VoiceOver) that allows users […]
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