Maryland Department of Disabilities
Dec 2nd, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
The KNFB Reader iOS app is now available and we’ve got a great YouTube review of how it works. Check out our very own Joel Zimba using it to read some documents lying around the MDTAP office. And if you are using this app, let us know what you think by commenting on this post!
Dec 1st, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
Learning for Tomorrow, Inc. is a local, Baltimore organization that focuses on providing instructional classes in reading, writing, math & life skills. They provide specialized classes for adults who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/low vision. Classes include assistive technology access for those with vision impairments. You can learn more about their services online or call 410-522-1705 to make an appointment.
Nov 24th, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
Nov 21st, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
It’s like science fiction, without the fiction – there are sonar navigation watches, robots to help kids get to school, smartphones using facial recognition, and other feats of awesomeness. Read it all here. AT in the news for the week of 11/17 thru 11/21
New medical device to make the mines safer
Wearable Accessibility – great slideshow by TED Drake
The smartwatch that detects the skin’s electricity to predict a seizure
Blind From Birth, But Able To Use Sound To ‘See’ Faces
Art project gives you 15 minutes of life with Parkinson’s disease
The New Electric Car Is Designed For People In Wheelchairs And It’s Amazing
Robot helping kids connect when they can’t
Hasbro, autism group create website to help explain toys to kids with developmental disabilities
Modified toy car built at education workshop for Nolanville 3-year-old
New Post: 10 accessible gift ideas for friends or family who are blind or visually impaired
A ‘smart’ device for stroke rehabilitation
Touch free smartphone for people with mobility disabilities uses face recognition tech
Winston-Salem Foundation Grant helps Students with Disabilities Enhance Literacy Skills
Researchers Develop $60 Sonar ‘Watch’ to Help Blind People Navigate
Silvie Bordeaux Is Saving Blind Dogs From Being Put Down With This Brilliant Invention
Teen Lands Venture Capital For Accessibility Device
Schools Must Offer Communication Supports, Feds Say
New York’s MTA Offers $50,000 Prize for Navigation Apps
‘Go Baby Go’ cars give mobility to students with disabilities
Nov 20th, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
Check out some of the latest items listed on Equipment Link!
Walker – $25 or Best Offer, Silver Spring, MD
Lo-Back Wrap Around Bath Support Chair – Free, Columbia, MD
Rifton Blue Wave Bath Chair – Free, Columbia, MD
Convaid Cruiser Stroller – Free, Columbia, MD
Hospital Geriatric Recliner – Free, Olney, MD
Power Lift and Recline Chair – Free, Olney, MD
Rifton Gait Trainer – Free, Columbia, MD
Surefoot Cane – Free, Bethesda, MD
Lumex Easy Lift to Stand – $1,800, Bethesda, MD
Rollator – Free, Bethesda, MD
Bed Pan – Free, Bethesda, MD
Wide Width Walker – Free, Bethesda, MD
Elevated Toilet Seat – Free, Bethesda, MD
Hospital Table – Free, Bethesda, MD
For more information on these and other items please visit Equipment Link at www.equipmentlink.org.
Nov 19th, 2014 by MDTAP Blog
Pop-up Windows
Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they should generally be avoided. If pop-up windows are triggered via a link, the user should typically be informed within the link text that the link opens a new window.
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