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Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 14th, 2012
Training the Trainers: Teaching and Supporting Users of Access Technology May 9-11, 2012 National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 Learn about blindness technology from the best! Technology is in a constant state of flux. New devices, software, and services are being implemented by […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 14th, 2012
MoreKeyboard Giveaway! In recognition of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision month, MoreKeyboard is pleased to announce its 2nd annual MoreKeyboard giveaway during the month of February. People with AMD and low vision have varying degrees of difficulty seeing a computer monitor, a computer screen, and the lettering on its keyboard. This is […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 10th, 2012
AT in the news for 2/6/2012 – 2/10/2012 HBO To Air New Film Tackling Disability Caregiving Libraries Use Assistive Technology to Help Patrons with Low Vision Apps narrow the gap Writing Tools for ADHD Students: Assistive Technology for Writing http://AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com How might we design an accessible experience for everyone? A call for your advice Helping […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 9th, 2012
We are calling on everyone, including voters, non-voters, election officials, people with disabilities, designers, engineers, and students, to help us make elections more accessible for everyone. We invite you to join us in this challenge. Read more below or visit us at: http://www.openideo.com/open/voting/brief.html What is the challenge? We are searching for creative answers to the question: How […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 9th, 2012
Accessibility, Compliance, and Discrimination Accessibility is about the user experience. Because a web site can always be more accessible, accessibility is best viewed as being a continuum. Web accessibility guidelines and standards (such as Section 508 and WCAG) provide useful measures along that continuum. Discrimination laws (such as the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Feb 7th, 2012
The Great Lakes and Pacific ADA Centers on behalf of the ADA National Network are pleased to announce the 2012 Accessible Technology Webinar Series. Electronic information and communications technology have become essential tools in all areas of our lives and working environments today, and are particularly important to people with disabilities by providing equal access […]
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