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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Dec 12th, 2014
The big news this week was really big news. Really. Big. Read all about tax-free disability savings accounts that were approved by the U.S House of Representatives. And then check out a great video segment on toy shopping for kids with special needs. And also some other cool stuff. AT in the news for the […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Dec 5th, 2014
Science doesn’t take a break for the holidays, but we did. So this week, you get all the news from last week and this week. We’ve got a whole lot of Stephen Hawking in here, some awesome new developments overseas (like solar powered hearing aids!!!), a new development in eye-gaze technology and more. Don’t miss […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 21st, 2014
It’s like science fiction, without the fiction – there are sonar navigation watches, robots to help kids get to school, smartphones using facial recognition, and other feats of awesomeness. Read it all here. AT in the news for the week of 11/17 thru 11/21 New medical device to make the mines safer Wearable Accessibility – great slideshow […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 14th, 2014
It’s getting cold outside but these stories will warm up all our thinking gears. There are dictionaries for those with dyslexia, a head controlled smartphone, some AT-related webinars (to get your learning on), and much more. So, put your reading & thinking cap on and cozy up with this week’s AT in the news, 11/10 […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Equipment Re-use, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 7th, 2014
Did you hear the news? MDTAP’s blog, “Where It’s AT,” got nominated for the Baltimore Sun’s Best Health & Wellness Blog of 2014!!! But we need your votes! So, every day between now and November 13th, you can place your vote. Find us listed as Maryland Assistive Technology Blog and vote for us right here […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 31st, 2014
Bet you were scared when you thought we weren’t going to get this week’s AT Update out on time. Enjoy this treat and any others you get today! AT in the news for the week of 10/27 thru 10/31. Course Focuses On Interior Design For Those On The Spectrum Computer game could help visually-impaired children […]
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