Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 30th, 2013
HTML5 and Optional Alt Attribute HTML5 currently allows the alt attribute of the image element to be optional. If an image is given alt=””, it indicates that the image is decorative and does not convey content, or that the content of the image is conveyed elsewhere, such as through an image caption or adjacent text. […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 28th, 2013
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute (MCDD) has recently launched a statewide Community Resource Mapping Project, supported by DHMH’s Office for Genetics and People with Special Health Care Needs. Although this database is being created by the state, the content will only be as good as the resources collected from communities across […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 22nd, 2013
If you haven’t heard of it already, Appsgonefree is a nifty app to have on your iDevice(s). And much like the name implies, free and reduced apps are picked by the editors and made available every day. This can be a great way to keep an eye out for just about any app you could want. And […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 18th, 2013
AT in the news from the past 2 weeks (1/7 – 1/18). This is just a small sampling – you can read all the latest headlines on MDTAP’s Twitter page! Voice control over Xbox 360 and PS3 5 Great Camera Centric Apps for Visually Impaired and Blind iPhone Users Tech Center’s Prototype for Robotic […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 17th, 2013
Have you heard about some of these new apps on the market? Check them out and see if any might work for you! RXmindMe (Free) A prescription reminder that uses multitasking to alert you every time you need to take a prescription. Allows someone to enter all prescriptions, setup reminders, and track when prescriptions have been […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jan 15th, 2013
If you happened to read any of our 2012 AT Stocking Stuffers series, then chances are you saw us reference a variety of items available from Independent Living Aids (ILA). Now, ILA is holding a 1 Week Winter Blowout Sale on a wide range of devices for low vision and blindness AT. Check them out and stock up […]
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