The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute and Google are co-hosting a three-day event for access technology trainers this fall. Please join us on October 4-6 to learn more about all things Google. Android, Chrome OS, and Google Apps (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.) will be the main topics of the training. If […]
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Access Technology Training – Free, Massive Open Online Course from Georgia Institute of Technology: Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Learn how to identify issues and design solutions for information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility for customers and employees with disabilities. In this introductory course, learn how to measure an organization’s ICT accessibility and assess the importance […]
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AiCure is a software and app utilizing facial recognition & motion-sensing technology to confirm medication ingestion. This new technology allows people to independently manage their medications while ensuring that the proper medications, correct doses and timely intake have occurred.
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National Council on Disability Issues Brochure on Prescription Drug Labeling The National Council on Disability (NCD) has issued a brochure on best practices for making prescription drug container labels accessible to people with vision impairments or who are elderly. The new brochure, which is based on recommendations from a U.S. Access Board stakeholder panel, outlines voluntary […]
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2016 Presidential Election Voter Forums EASTERN SHORE FORUM – Salisbury, MD Wednesday September 28, 2016 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Dove Pointe 1225 Mt. Hermon Road Salisbury, MD 21801 BALTIMORE CITY FORUM – Baltimore, MD Thursday October 6, 2016 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm The League for People with Disabilities Meyerhoff Multipurpose Room 1111 E. Cold […]
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The world can a pretty disheartening place, but it’s also pretty spectacular. Case-in-point: helpful robots, teensy health-monitoring patches, customized 3D printed AT, cameras on eye glasses for those with low vision, and so much more! Read some of these stories and feel better about everything 🙂 AT in the news for the week of 8/1 […]
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