Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

AT in the news for the week of 9/24 – 9/28

Autographer: another way to parse piles of visual data

Prepare for National Disability Employment Awareness Month by completing CAP’s online training

BrailleSC is developing a WordPress plugin that can produce Braille output

Assistive Technology Research Institute holding the ‘Teaching Accessibility…

Governor Drives Driverless Car To Google Headquarters To Sign State Bill

Quadriplegic receives computer to help with everyday tasks

Free online resources for children’s communication needs

SlingShot works as a smartphone hand grip and as a tripod

New Podcast: Using the Braile Sense notetakers with iOS 6

Disabled travellers want industry to make transport more accessible

Murata develops next-generation walker using tech from its bicycle-riding robot

Toyota creates robots to help disabled persons

Verbal Victor: Inventor Of App To Talk With His Disabled Son Finds App Helping People

Johns Hopkins Researchers Develop Revolutionary Prosthetic Limb

Hearing impaired get boost at Hopkins clinic

The Department of Defense’s Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) has released a new mobile app!

CAP has released a free app for Apple Devices, now available in the iTunes App Store. The new app lets users browse the latest news and tips on assistive technology, scan CAP’s calendar of events and stay connected to the disability community. An Android version is coming soon.

Visit Disability.gov for more technology resources, including information about how assistive technology can help people live independently and succeed in the workplace.

Mouse Hover

Many interactive elements on the web require the user to hover the mouse over a page element – drop-down or fly-out menus, tooltips, etc. Mouse hover functionality is usually not accessible to keyboard-only users (note that the functionality can sometimes be programmed to respond to keyboard focus or pressing Enter in addition to mouse hover). Perhaps more significant, hover functionality is not generally available on touch screen devices where only tap/click events are recognized. Because of these compatibility and accessibility issues, functionality should be programmed to not rely on mouse hover interactions.

AccessibilityOnline represents a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network  and the US Access Board.  The program includes a series of free webinars and audio conferences on different topics of accessibility. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and transportation.

Next Scheduled Session: October 4th, 2012 » Assistive Listening Systems (closes 24 hours prior to each session)

Visit them online to learn more and to register for upcoming events.

AT in the news for the week of 9/17 – 9/21

Greater accessibility for Google Apps. There’s even an admin guide to for apps.

The Presenza – Accessible Interactive Signage for Airports

Literature speaks to the fact that SCI research has matured to the point that clinical trials being held or planned

ReWalk ushers in the age of the exoskeleton | Ars Technica

You won’t need a driver’s license by 2040

Feel-Good Tales of Prosthetic Redemption, High Tech & Low

Brain Implant Could Increase Cognitive Function Of Dementia, Stroke Patients

Disabled UM students file complaint over inaccessible online courses

Robot mastery in the blink of an eye

New Hands-Free Computer Tech is Life Changing for Disabled Users | Wall Street Daily

2012 Guide to the Best Apps for Individuals Living with Paralysis

Ultrasound improves efficiency of transdermal drug delivery

Triple-amputee veteran gets ‘smart’ home on September 11

Handheld device that saves lives

New SmarTrip machines can’t be used under ADA rules |

PocketSMS APP for DeafBlind Person

Need a ramp on your home? Need doorways widened? Need grab bars in the bathroom?

Looking for contractors or organizations to help?

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program maintains the Home Modifications Directory, a listing of resources that can help in the decision-making process, from getting your house evaluated for your needs to identifying contractors and funding sources to get the work done. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-832-4827 or mdtap@mdtap.org.