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2nd Mid-Atlantic Deaf and Hard of Hearing Festival, 10/16/14

Oct 16th, 2014 by

2nd Mid-Atlantic Deaf and Hard of Hearing Festival

Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9am-5pm @ the Howard County Fair Grounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794

Learn more online!

Posted in AT Events, Conferences, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Things to Know Thursday | 4 Comments »

AT News Wrap Up, 10/10/14

Oct 10th, 2014 by

I’m starting to think that 3D printers will change the world. Or at least medicine and science and engineering and…O, whatever, the whole world.  AT in the news for the weeks of 9/29 thru 10/10

Scientists Coax Human Embryonic Stem Cells Into Making Insulin

Natural sciences museum hosts STEM career showcase for students with disabilities

Student Creates 3D Printed ‘Airy Arm’, Allowing For Surprising Use of Paralyzed Appendages

Designing Better Keyboard Experiences

Philips BlueTouch and PulseRelief app give persistent pain sufferers a more flexible way to manage

Digital Walking Stick for the Blind

The Howard County Autism Society has launched a new website designed to help parents of students with special needs

NFB reached agreement with US Dept. of Ed that will make student loan information accessible to the

Pushing Technology for Inclusion

Newly-Discovered Corneal Stem Cells Could Be a Potential Source for Treatment of Retinal Disease

Computerized emotion detector

Couple Transforming UK Pediatrics With 3D-Printed Orthotics for Disabled Children

Answers to common questions parents ask about social skills groups

3D-Printed Heart Helps Save A Newborn Baby’s Life

Design News – Rehab Chair Delivers Right Dose of Tension & Vibration to Patients’ Muscles

Panasonic’s Robotic Technology Helps Deliver

New lab focuses on assistive technology, interconnectivity

Google Glass Can Now Add Closed Captioning to the World as It Happens

Open Field Echo Sounder – game app for blind kids

Bookshare and Public Libraries – A Digital Solution for Older Adults Struggling with Vision Loss

Beyond Pistorius: rise of ‘cyberathletes’ could change sport as we know it

Box at Penn State delivers accessible e-textbooks to students with disabilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs is at work on a prosthetic leg for pregnant women

Japan develops software for printing 3D maps for the blind

Listening to bipolar disorder: Smartphone app detects mood swings via voice analysis

Aging in Place

Bills in Congress could mean equal digital access for disabled students

For those with ALS, specialized computers a godsend

Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students celebrates 25 years of inspiring children with disabilities

Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday | No Comments »

2014 Candidates Forum on Disability – TODAY, 10/9/14

Oct 9th, 2014 by

2014 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Disability Issues –

Happening Today!

Thursday, October 9, 2014 1:00-3:00 pm

National Federation of the Blind

200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD 21230

Click here for Pre-Registration to this Free Event!

Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday | No Comments »

Extraneous Alt Text, Web Tip #19, 10/8/14

Oct 8th, 2014 by

Extraneous Alternative Text

Alternative text should convey the content and function of an image, but it should not be used to convey additional information that is not presented visually by the image. For example, file size, file format, copyright details, that a graphical link opens in a new window, link destination, price (on e-commerce sites), keywords for search engines, etc. should not be included in alternative text. If this content is important, it should be included in the page in a way (such as in nearby text) that makes it available to all users. If this information is not necessary, it should be removed or may be presented in the title attribute value (which is intended for this type of advisory information).

Posted in Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday | No Comments »

New website – Center on Technology and Disability, 10/6/14

Oct 6th, 2014 by

The American Institutes on Research (AIR) is now collaborating with FHI360 and PACER to launch a website for the new Center on Technology and Disability (CTD).

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, CTD’s website will be launched early this fall. The site will offer online learning opportunities, curated resources, and access to national experts to increase the capacity of families and educators to the latest information on assistive and instructional technologies.

CTD brings together the power of several national centers with a combined total of 50+ years of expertise in AT and IT. Specifically, we are leveraging expertise from FHI 360’s Family Center on Technology & Disability and National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), PACER’s Simon Technology Center, and American Institutes for Research’s (AIR) National Center on Technology Innovation (NCTI), Center on Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd), and the Center for Technology Implementation’s PowerUp WHAT WORKS..

On CTD’s new website, you’ll be able to find all of these great center resources in one place, including:

  • Online learning modules
  • Ongoing discussion forums
  • A robust library of resources
  • And other engaging activities!

Use this link to sign up to receive information and updates on CTD’s upcoming events!

Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday | No Comments »

Graphic Design, 508 Compliance, Dissemination, 10/2/14

Oct 2nd, 2014 by

Practical Guidance on Graphic Design, 508 Compliance, and Dissemination 

Three new guides offer guidance on navigating 508 compliance, using graphic design, and writing effective newsflashes to create engaging products. The graphic design guide covers concepts behind good design and how to use photographs, images, color, tables, figures, and type to create useful publications and digital products. It also touches on how researchers can use data visualization to make complex concepts accessible. The 508 guide offers tips and tools for making materials, including presentations, websites, and multimedia products, accessible. The newsflash guide reviews how to break through clutter with a compelling story, engaging visuals, and electronic tools, including email, video, and social media. The guides were prepared for the Institute of Education Sciences’ Regional Educational Laboratories.

Source: Mathematica

Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday, Web Accessibility | No Comments »

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