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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AT in the news for the week of 1/23/2012 – 1/27/2012 Look, Ma, No Hands! Operating a Laptop With Eyes Only – New York Times A hygienic keyboard is almost ready to go mass market Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks A new app or ‘human rights technology’? Captioning of TV on the Internet? Yes, […]
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Snow storms, hurricanes, tornadoes or more…there are any number of reasons to make sure that you have the needed resources to ensure that you’ve planned ahead to meet AT needs during an emergency. Below are some resources that may be helpful to persons with disabilities and for emergency preparedness planners who would like information on […]
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Auto-playing Audio, Button Text, HTML5 and ARIA are just a few of the subjects in the upcoming 52-weeks of ALL NEW web accessibility tips! In partnership with WebAim, MDTAP is excited to announce the launch of another year-long series of web accessibility tips. Starting next Wednesday, February 1st, MDTAP will publish one tip a week right here […]
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Reading devices for the blind have come a long way in the past 40 years. The first one I ever used was the size of a large desk. It was rather slow and not terribly accurate. It was, however, revolutionary. Until that point, there was no way for a blind person to independently read printed […]
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