Job Accommodation Network If you’re not already familiar with the Job Accommodation Network ,(JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize […]
Read Full Post »
On April 17th, MDTAP hosted its first Networking Luncheon and Open House for a variety of organizations in Maryland that serve individuals with disabilities. But before our first big event, MDTAP’s AT Specialists worked especially hard to reorganize the AT Lab, including updating equipment, building shelving and designing new, universal workstations. Take a look at […]
Read Full Post »
AT in the news for the week of 4/29 – 5/3 Technology makes higher education accessible to disabled students A smart device to keep track of heartbeat Robots no longer science fiction, just SCIENCE! Robots help improve social skills for kids with autism! Talk about technology! Speech-generating devices can improve spoken language faster in school-age […]
Read Full Post »
Every day, staff at MDTAP fields phone calls and emails from citizens looking for durable medical equipment to borrow or access for free. As a service to our clients, we’ve developed the AT Reuse Directory, a listing of various equipment loan closets across the state that “loan” items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, toileting aids, […]
Read Full Post »
Talking Goggles Contributed by Joel Zimba, Technology Outreach Specialist, MDTAP Not to be confused with Google Glass, Talking Goggles is an iPhone app which tells you something about what the camera is viewing. The quick review–it works surprisingly well. While there are settings which can recognize things from the photo gallery or take still pictures, […]
Read Full Post »
Each month we like to feature some of the newest items posted to the Equipment Link. To see these featured items and all the other items posted, visit www.equipmentlink.org. Bruno equipped 2004 Toyota Acorn Stair Lift Electric Scooter Braun Curbside Wheelchair Lift
Read Full Post »
