Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, MDTAP For many gals, purse shopping is a deeply personal pleasure – our bags represent our personal flares and our deepest philosophies. Shoulder or clutch? Crossover or hobo? But when you’re using a walker or wheelchair, many of these personal styles can be lost when options are limited, […]

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ARIA Roles and Native Semantics ARIA roles enhance or change the semantics and meaning of page elements. Whenever possible, the proper native HTML elements should be used. For example, while role=”button” could be added to a scripted link that is used to submit a form, a native button element would provide this same functionality in less […]

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AT Stocking Stuffers, Week 3 Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Here’s an innovative new product which also makes the assistive technology list. The Nubrella, a new kind of umbrella, might be that gift for that difficult-to-shop-for family member who just has everything. They probably don’t have a hands-free umbrella.  It’s not one […]

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If you haven’t already done so, check out MDTAP’s online equipment exchange website, www.equipmentlink.org to see some of the most recent AT and DME posted. Equipment Link is an online marketplace for individuals to buy, sell and search for AT in one easy place. It includes access to some of our regional partner sites as […]

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AT in the news for the week of 12/3 – 12/7 Vantage Automation Helps Paralyzed Homeowner Free Online Full Day Training on Low Tech AT Solutions begins at 9am. AT at the Movies – Regal Entertainment Group makes great strides in movie accessibility Project a touchscreen anywhere with the LuminAR device from the Media Lab! […]

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Adapted Puzzles Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, MDTAP Puzzles are a staple of childhood past times. In our house, they can be a mellow reprieve or a family activity. And almost always, they’re a quiet break from the seemingly constant noise and bustle. Whether they’re 12, 24, or 100 pieces, my kids always enjoy the challenge of fitting shapes and […]

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