Hey everyone! This is James Whitney, AT Clinician MDTAP Part of my job here at the Maryland Assistive Technology Program is to consult with Maryland residents with varying abilities / disabilities and assist them in the process of finding AT to best fit their unique needs. There are so many devices out there to purchase […]
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GPS SmartSole Hi guys, Today, I wanted to introduce and highlight the GPS SmartSole by GTX Corporation. This particular device is intended to act as tracking system for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. However, after spending a little while thinking about the usefulness of this product, it could definitely be utilized with individuals with […]
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I wanted to introduce an awesome new smart home device that can aid with independence for pet owners with disabling physical conditions. Owning a pet is a wonderful life experience and especially owning a rescue dog. For those with certain physical disabilities owning a pet can be tricky to navigate independently. The fantastic folks from […]
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Hi guys, what a super cool post I have you all today, I am excited to introduce to you the Ovis by ForwardX. Ovis is a very cool bit of technology, a robotic and autonomous (self-driving) suitcase available for consumers in Asia and now the U.S. market. To see a demo video click the hyperlink […]
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Posted in Mobility Aids on Sep 6th, 2019
Hi guys, What a great week we have had at MDTAP! We are gearing up for our upcoming open house event on 9/11 at our office on Argonne Dr in Baltimore. It will be a great chance to meet the MDTAP team, tour our AT library, check out some cool new technology, play some video […]
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Hey guys, what a fun two weeks we have had at MD TAP — this week I had the pleasure of installing a really affordable smart garage door opening system by Chamberlain. My need for a new open system came about earlier this week when my old (circa 2006) unit literally went ‘BANG!’ Anyway, after […]
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