Have you noticed a theme this week? We’ve covered loan closets for durable medical equipment, apps for seniors, and senior-friendly web browsers…well, if you guessed “seniors,” you’re right!!! This week, MDTAP had the opportunity to provide the plenary session for the 9th Annual Baltimore County Advocacy Conference for seniors and people with disabilities entitled “Building the […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 7th, 2011
Are you thinking about purchasing some assistive technology for the holidays? If so, consider “trying before buying” and contact MDTAP to borrow a device before you make that financial investment. From low-tech to high-tech, we’ve got a wide variety of devices available in our lab for anyone interested in trying out an item. From communication […]
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Assistive technology in the news for the week of October 31- November 4 Hatch Unveils iStartSmart Mobile Educational Technology System For Early Learners Assistive Technology Device for the Blind Wireless Technology Drives Advances in Hearing Aid Design and Accessories Mission: Keep homes accessible with help from a Reeve Foundation grant Siri, iMessage, and AirPlay Coming […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Re-use, Learning Aids, Maryland, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Nov 4th, 2011
Recycling equipment saves everyone $$$ and supports a greener community! Rehab Equipment Exchange is a FREE national website to facilitate the exchange and transfer of used rehabilitation equipment. Individuals can use the website to buy, sell, or donate used rehab items of many types, including wheelchairs, pediatric equipment, mobility aids, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) aids, […]
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A recent addition to the Assistive Technology Loan Library is the BraillePen12. As the name implies, the BraillePen12 is a small braille display with 12 cells of refreshable Braille. While it can connect to computers running a compatible ScreenReader, the main purpose of the BraillePen is to provide Braille output to portable devices. Setting up […]
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AT in the news for the week of October 24th-28th A Smartphone Dock for your Arm? Why Not? M-Enabling Summit 2011 to Showcase Global Emerging Market for Mobile Apps HomeCEUConnection to Host Live, Interactive, Seating and Positioning Webinar Series High-Tech Shoes Aim To Stop Wandering Alzheimer’s Patients Comparing iPhone compass with Braille compass Sony introduces […]
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