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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Feb 3rd, 2017
This week, it’s the products that take front seat. Smart eyeglasses, exosuits, cloud-based software and more. Assistive technology is in the fabric of who we are and what we do! AT in the news for the week of January 30 thru February 3. New Exosuit Fabric Could Boost Mobility in People with Disabilities Personal Cargo […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jan 27th, 2017
From the rehab facility to the office, accessibility and innovation go hand-in-hand. AT in the news for the week of 1/23 thru 1/27. Engineers develop ‘smart glasses’ that automatically focus on what wearer sees Samsung’s #SeeColors App Helps Colourblind People Adjust Their TV Correctly Glassouse lets users control a mouse cursor with their eyes — […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 26th, 2017
It’s that time of year that students are sending in college applications and getting ready to make decisions about where to study for the next four years (and of course, what to study!!!). But it’s also the time of year when parents and loved ones begin to worry, a lot, about how to pay for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday, Web Accessibility on Jan 24th, 2017
ED Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities On December 28, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights released three new sets of guidance to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities. The three documents included a […]
Posted in AT News, Education, Maryland, Mystery Monday on Jan 23rd, 2017
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council announces the release of its 2017 Public Policy Platform The Platform outlines what is needed to ensure people with developmental disabilities in Maryland: exercise control over their lives reach their full potential and lead healthy, fulfilling lives with enriching relationships The Maryland DD Council works to advance the inclusion of people with […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 19th, 2017
U.S. Access Board Updates ADA Guidelines for Buses and Vans On Wednesday, December 14, the U.S. Access Board issued a final rule updating sections of its accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The rule revises provisions in the guidelines that apply to the buses and vans to enhance […]
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