The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute and Google are co-hosting a three-day event for access technology trainers this fall. Please join us on October 4-6 to learn more about all things Google. Android, Chrome OS, and Google Apps (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.) will be the main topics of the training. If […]
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2016 Presidential Election Voter Forums EASTERN SHORE FORUM – Salisbury, MD Wednesday September 28, 2016 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Dove Pointe 1225 Mt. Hermon Road Salisbury, MD 21801 BALTIMORE CITY FORUM – Baltimore, MD Thursday October 6, 2016 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm The League for People with Disabilities Meyerhoff Multipurpose Room 1111 E. Cold […]
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Posted in AT News, Education, Mystery Monday on Aug 1st, 2016
Microsoft is accepting new candidates for its unique autism hiring program. For more information or to help spread the word visit http://msft.it/6017Bxg65. The goal of this program is to attract talent and build an inclusive approach to support individuals on the Autism spectrum that will contribute to the way we work as a company in building […]
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It took some whittling this week to scale back on all of the AT & disability-related tweets we sent out. But I think this is really the best-of-the-best: hearing colors, thought controlled coffee pots (squeal!!!), app-based vision tests and WAY more. AT in the news for the week of 7/25 – 7/29 “Until there is a cure for ALS, technology […]
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As a parent of a child with often extreme emotional & behavioral issues, I’m continually searching out the best methods and technologies to support her journey into greater emotional management. Whether it’s to help build conversation skills, manage angry outbursts, or navigate fears, I’m always looking for tidbits of information that I can implement into our […]
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Testing & Teaching iOS VoiceOver App Accessibility August 3, 2016 3:00 pm- 4:15 pm VoiceOver, a feature Apple has built into all iOS devices to enable Braille and speech access for users who are unable to see the screen, has revolutionized the lives of blind people. It works best when apps are deliberately developed in […]
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