Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

MDTAP is happy to announce the re-launch of its statewide equipment exchange listserv, the Equipment Reuse listserv, a place where individuals, organizations, and agencies can easily share information on new devices in their inventory, cross-search to identify equipment even if they don’t have it in their inventory, and share new ideas and resources. This platform will […]

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AT in the news for the week of 1/30 – 2/3 Hawaii County and Mayor’s websites made accessible for people with disabilities Mind-reading could soon become a reality, say scientists Legally blind student masters chainsaw Reel Abilities Film Festival – February 1-9, 2012 http://BrideLive.com Offers Wedding Vendors a Way to Reach Out to Brides in […]

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CaptionFish:  Helping Moviegoers Find Accessible Films For persons with vision or hearing loss, enjoying a movie played in a movie theater can be a challenge. Fortunately, an increasing number of movies are being released that include features designed to make the movie more accessible. For viewers with hearing impairments, movies may be made more accessible […]

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Welcome to year two of  MDTAP’s Web Accessibility Tips! In collaboration with WebAim, these tips will be posted every Wednesday for a full 52 weeks. Enjoy today’s Tip #1! Low Vision Custom Color Settings Some users with low vision can see content more easily if the default colors are inverted (white text on a black background), […]

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V-Linc, a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, is currently developing a custom-built sonar device for Joel Zimba, MDTAP’s Special Projects Coordinator. At a recent monthly project review, two volunteers provided an overview of this device. Check out the presentation to hear more about the sonar device in development. And if you’d like to read more about […]

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Planning routes and navigating public transportation presents certain challenges to individuals with disabilities.  Many transit maps and schedules are not readily available in accessible formats.  Also, many forms of cognitive disabilities can make planning routes and coordinating connections problematic.  Therefore, mobile devices can be an excellent solution. Google has designed a mobile version of Google […]

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