Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Nov 30th, 2011
In the late 1990’s, Adobe (http://www.adobe.com) introduced the PDF, or Portable Document Format. PDF documents are particularly useful for preserving layout and font information regardless of software and hardware platforms. Additionally, many authors enjoy having control over tighter document security, which has made PDF and variants of the PDF popular for E-Book publishing and online […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Learning Aids, Maryland, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 28th, 2011
Equipment Connections for Children, Inc. is a Maryland-based equipment exchange program that links children to much needed adaptive equipment. Serving children in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., Equipment Connections makes it possible for families to access equipment at no cost. For more information on this program, visit Equipment Connections for Children, Inc.
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 28th, 2011
Written by Joel Zimba, MDTAP’s Special Projects Coordinator NFB Newsline (http://www.nfbnewsline.org) is a service available to anyone who is unable to read regular news print. Over 300 newspapers and a variety of magazines are also available. A standard touch tone telephone is all you need in order to call a local or toll free number […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Equipment Re-use, Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 21st, 2011
Access to durable medical equipment, recreational devices, and general assistive technology can often be an expensive and lengthy process. But one organization, Variety, is making it much easier for families of children 21 and under who need or want equipment to support daily living, play, and school. Variety’s Kids on the Go program exists to […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Learning Aids, Maryland, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Nov 21st, 2011
Need a piece of assitsive technology that doesn’t exist? Can’t find just the thing you need? Look no further than V-Linc, an organization that creates technological solutions to improve the independence and quality of life for individuals of all ages with disabilities in Maryland. By partnering with engineers, V-Linc takes a mix of off-the-shelf computer software and […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 18th, 2011
Honduran Teen Invents Cheap, Simple Eye-Tracking Device For Disabled (Brainicane) Featured App: Accessify (Global Nerdy) Making Smart TVs Smarter with Mirametrix’ Eye Tracking Technology Conference on mobile apps & services for seniors & PWD, in Wash DC, Dec 5-6 NIH undergraduate design challenge focuses on technology solutions in health care Why do we fall? Toronto […]
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