Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

Aging in the home is vital to many baby boomers as they enter their retirement years. As this process begins, there are many resources available to help keep homes accessible and aging-friendly. Here are just a few: Aging in Place Specialists Directory The National Home Builders Association maintains a search able online directory allowing consumers to […]

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Seizure Inducing Media Difficulty: Beginner Category: Presentation Flashing, strobing content can cause photo-epileptic seizures. In order to cause a seizure, strobing content must flash more than 3 times per second, be sufficiently large, and have significant contrast in the flashes. The color red is also more likely to cause a seizure. Bright flashing content, particularly […]

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The New and Improved iBill Money Identifier Orbit Research first released the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier back in 2009.  It retains the title of smallest bill identifier on the market.  It also is the least expensive and possibly the most accurate. The new iBill, released in the Fall of 2012 is updated for the new versions […]

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We’re hosting two Open Houses this Fall! Come tour MDTAP’s AT Lab, try out some of the newest AT devices on the market, and talk with our AT Specialists. September 18th– 1-3pm September 24th– 6-8pm Registration is required and limited to 20 people per tour. These tours are being hosted at our central office in Baltimore, Maryland. For details […]

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AT in the news for the week of 6/3 – 6/7 Bionic eye promises vision for the blind Student-built wheelchair runs indefinitely on solar power 3D Printing Gives Blind Parents a Chance to Feel Baby Before It’s Born Custom AAC development geared at supporting each individual’s specific needs New technology converts web text to sound […]

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Mary Salkever Inclusive Computer Arts Camp 2013               V-LINC offers a fun-filled week-long, full day camp for children with and without disabilities, ages 7-14.  It features computer-based activities that teach creativity, independent thinking, presentation skills, and literacy in a friendly and structured environment. Campers explore their creativity through painting, drawing, and other arts and crafts activities. […]

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