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Apr 11th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
With flexible content delivery and adaptable applications, the truly Accessible Web is available to everyone all the time, regardless of ability. Spend some time with the Accessibility experts and find the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to make your Web presence truly universal.
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Apr 8th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
If there’s ever the question of what impact technology can have on the lives of people with disabilities, below is a comprehensive sampling of its power to do good. AT in the news for the week of 4/4 thru 4/8
New toolkit improving primary healthcare for people with IDD
New App Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections, To Reduce Future Infection Rates
Michigan man with cerebral palsy launches website to rate handicap accessibility
Australia Moves to Bridge Digital Divide of Technology & Accessibility for People w/Disabilities
Why Candidates Can’t Afford NOT to Caption Their Videos
Make Technology Work for Everyone: introducing digital accessibility
Approaching World Autism Day, Why You Should Hire People with Disabilities
The Future of Video Captioning According to Google
11 maker projects designed to help people around the world
Gamer with cerebral palsy given modified PS4 controller
New tool allows paralyzed to speak — using their eyes
Facebook’s AI Technology Describes Photos To Visually Impaired Users
Apple Made A Video About A Teen With Autism And It’s Incredibly Moving
Apr 7th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) recently launched TalentWorks (PEATworks.org/TalentWorks)—a free online tool for employers and human resources (HR) professionals that helps them ensure their online job applications and other eRecruiting technologies are accessible to job seekers with disabilities.
This website provides general background on accessibility and eRecruiting, as well as practical tip sheets for making online job applications, digital interviews, pre-employment tests and resume upload programs accessible.
Apr 6th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
Now that Twitter has made it possible to add alt tags to the images that you post, don’t wait, don’t hesitate!!! Here are simple instructions to add descriptions, no matter the platform you use. Go forth and be more accessible.
Apr 5th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
Calling all developers!!! April 22- 24th, the Abilities Hackathon, a collaborative effort to engage the tech community in human-centered design practices for individuals with needs related to their impacted abilities, is happening right here in Baltimore!
To be held at Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center – 1045 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Development tracks include Transportation/Mobility, Wearables, Leisure/Entertainment, and Open Software/Hardware.
Learn more and register online!
Apr 4th, 2016 by MDTAP Blog
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than $784,000 in Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grants to individuals, researchers and organizations. The grants will be used to develop new technologies to make homes accessible for Veterans and Service Members with disabilities. The SAHAT Grant Program provides funding to design assistive technologies and increase home modification options for Veterans who apply for VA’s Specially Adapted Housing program.
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