3-D Printing in Education: Building New Pathways for Learning Add a new dimension to your student’s learning with 3D printing technology! With the advent of digital technology, educators have more tools than ever before to engage students in novel learning activities. While technology offers students a variety of sights and sounds to enhance their learning, […]
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Accessible Websites, Made Accessibly An Introduction to WordPress July 25, 3:00-5:00 PM Your new blog, your portfolio website, your online store – they don’t have to lock out customers. What’s more, there is no reason that you need sight to build it. WordPress is one of the most commonly used platforms for building sites, and […]
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Posted in Mobility Aids on Jun 7th, 2016
It’s the most wonderful time of year for gardeners. Perfect weather to work in the yard – planting, trimming, cutting, and hedging. But if you have disabilities, the challenges can hold you back. Luckily, there’s an array of adapted gardening tools including rolling garden seats, ergonomic tools, and lots more. MDTAP’s AT Library has an […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology on Jun 6th, 2016
What you say on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube matters. Equally important, how you say what you say through social media will ensure that everyone can hear that message. Including accessibility practices in your social media initiatives is not only a courtesy to consumers with disabilities, but is a solid practice to ensure your message […]
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Well, it looks like it’s going to be a cloudy weekend at the pool. Here’s a little reading to keep you occupied – AT in the news for the week of 5/30 thru 6/3 Watch: Why high contrast mode is important for people with low vision, plus updates to Office 365 Five in-home robots that […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Jun 2nd, 2016
INTERSECT – 26 YEARS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Place: National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.–Intersect Technology and Resource Fair 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.–Intersect Program and Light Lunch 2:00 p.m. to […]
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