Maryland Department of Disabilities
Jul 21st, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
The Maryland Equipment Link is the place to post assistive technology you no longer need or want, like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and more. Now you can finally move those things cluttering your basement & attic, or just help a relative who no longer has use for that medical equipment.
You can buy, sell or search for any type of assistive equipment on the Equipment Link!
Jul 20th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation’s (PATF), Cents and Sensibility New Website
PATF is proud to announce their new Cents and Sensibility website at www.centsandsensibility.us. This website is designed for people living with disability to understand how to manage money and was created through a partnership with Vanguard to make financial information accessible to more people. Website topics including: how to develop your own money map; how you can save money wisely; why building good credit is important; how to protect yourself against identity theft; how to build a personal financial file; and how to look for additional financial resources. Check out PATF’s new web resource today!
Jul 19th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
The EyeOn App is a relatively simple yet useful app that makes it easy for people living alone to maintain their independence by automating a call for help, and by reassuring those that care for them that they will be notified if there is a potential problem. The app allows the individual to set their own schedule for when we will check on them (via Push Notification). If the individual fails to respond to the message in the appropriate amount of time, friends/family are immediately alerted. This ensures that help is never far away for those in need.
Jul 18th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
DOA Releases Application for AgrAbility Grants
On June 30, the Department of Agriculture released an invitation for land-grant colleges and universities to apply for the AgrAbility grants. The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers and farm workers with disabilities will succeed in agricultural production fields. For application information, visit: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agrability-%13-assistive-technology-program-farmers-disabilities.
Jul 14th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
The New England Pediatric Device Consortium and Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology-Grant Opportunity
The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) and the Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT), in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the Foundation for Physical Therapy, invite grant proposals for the development of novel technologies and improvements to existing technologies with clear potential for commercialization that can be used for pediatric rehabilitation. Through this program, TREAT will be offering up to $150,000 in total funding and 200 hours of in-kind service to each awardee (maximum $75,000 for any single project). For more information visit http://bit.ly/NEPDC-Target.
Jul 13th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
Reveal is a new wearable from Awake Labs seeking funding on Indiegogo. The small device, worn on the wrist like a watch, measures and tracks anxiety to help better understand behaviour and prevent meltdowns. It uses sensors and advanced algorithms to track physiological signals, and then alerts the parent or caregiver about the changes when they occur.
If you’d like to learn more about the product or lock in to the base price, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/reveal-empowered-care-for-autism#/.
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