Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 30th, 2012
AT in the news from last week, 7/23 – 7/27… Brittany Wenger, 17, Wins Google Science Fair Grand Prize For Breast Cancer Diagnosis App Project develops voting help for disabled vets Wal-Mart Stores sued by disabled customers over hard-to-reach payment Google Science Fair: This year’s Google Science Fair 2nd place winner has invented a device […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 26th, 2012
In honor of the 22nd Anniversary of the ADA, Marylanders will be celebrating the ADA with an afternoon-long event hosted by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. MARYLAND CELEBRATES THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WITH A FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Celebration features exhibits and other displays that focus on the role […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 26th, 2012
Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 24th, 2012
In honor of the 22nd Anniversary of the passage of the ADA on July 26th, the ADA National Network has developed an anniversary toolkit that includes a history of the law, statistics, videos, resources and sample proclamations. The ADA Network has also made regional information available, including personal reflections on the impact of the passage of the […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 23rd, 2012
The 2012 Autism Telesummit is hosting a FREE telesummit for parents and educators. Covering topics that range from nutrition to visual strategies to support success, the telesummit will be hosted by a variety of field experts. To learn more or to register, visit http://autism-telesummit.com/.
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Jul 20th, 2012
AT in the news for the week of 7/16 – 7/20 Metro Dot: Bracelet Transportation Card for Visually Impaired People (Future Designs) Disney must let disabled mom use Segway – San Francisco Chronicle Free Medical Equipment Available To Those Who Need It With iPads in hand, blind students find independence – Houston Chronicle E-mail With […]
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