Everyone has limited budgets and needs their dollars to stretch further than ever before. But as more technology becomes available individuals, school systems, providers, etc have a hard time keeping pace. Thank goodness for AT Discount Sales and Services and the founder, Amanda Cheong. Amanda truly believes in the power assistive technology offers individuals with disabilities […]
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The State of Maryland is hiring a IT Accessibility Coordinator. This position will be co-located between MD Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). The state is seeking an experienced IT accessibility specialist who can help state agencies select the most accessible products and systems and help provide accessible solutions to […]
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PRC has announced a 50% off discount for the iOS communication app LAMP Words for Life. In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, this discount will be valid from April 1st through April 4th only. With a regular price of $299.99, the 50% discount will bring the cost of this app down […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Conferences, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Mar 16th, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, Erin Swann, an Assistive Technology Specialist for MDTAP, participated in a live broadcast of Al Jazeera English’s show, The Stream. The topic of conversation for this episode was accessibility and assistive technology for people with disabilities. Erin described some of the services that MDTAP provides and informed the International audience about the existence of other Tech […]
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Posted in AT Funding, AT News on Nov 28th, 2017
Contact: Lori Markland 443-769-1057 lmarkland@maryland529.org MARYLAND ABLE OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT Baltimore, MD (November 28, 2017) — Marylanders with disabilities now have a new way to save for the future. Maryland 529 is pleased to announce the launch of Maryland ABLE, an innovative and landmark investment program that offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save money […]
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Contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP With Black Friday quickly approaching, now is typically the best time of year to purchase an Amazon Echo product. Other than the Amazon Echo, other Amazon Echo product options include the Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, and Echo Spot. You have probably heard about or seen commercials for […]
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