Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 18th, 2013
Do you have a disability and need a cell phone? Have an elderly parent that needs a cell phone without too many bells and whistles? Access Wireless is a website designed solely to help people with disabilities identify the best accessible cell phones on the market and provide guidance on choosing a cell phone plan. Search […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 16th, 2013
Introducing E.A.S.Y LLC Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP The In TACT product line for tactile graphics from E.A.S.Y LLC takes traditional raised-line drawing kits to a new level. Until now, erasing the raised-line drawings made with a product like the Draftsman has been impossible. The In TACT Eraser can accurately smooth the […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 15th, 2013
As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. And when it comes to emergency planning for individuals with disabilities, it’s vital to stay connected and be prepared. Whether it impacts access to the home, assistive technology, or services, disaster planning is vital. And now, many federal and state agencies offer apps to make this […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 11th, 2013
Whether you are deaf, hard of hearing, physically impaired, low vision or experiencing other forms of disabilities, access to telephones can be challenging. MDTAP maintains a web page on various resources that may be helpful in acquiring a phone that meets your needs. Learn about the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Program, free cell phones for individuals with disabilities and more. […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 10th, 2013
WCAG 2.0 Difficulty: Beginner Category: Principles Validation The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 is a W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) specification for measuring web accessibility. WCAG 2.0 is based upon four core principles – perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust; or as an acronym – POUR. Ensuring POUR content across disabilities will ensure highly accessible […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Apr 9th, 2013
How Can a Blind Singer ‘See’ the Choirmaster’s Baton? – Slashdot Here is a great example of asking the Internet at large for a DIY Assistive Technology Solution. Several suggestions are made. The engineering complexity and the costs are weighed. It’s like a quick brain-storming session between engineers. We may never know which solution works […]
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