Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

The National Home Builders Association now maintains a searchable online directory allowing consumers to search for a variety of home professionals including Aging in Place Specialists and Certified Active Adults in Housing Specialists. Aging in Place Specialists evaluate homes to determine what barriers currently exist in a home, identify needed modifications, and ensure that homes are […]

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Accessibility of User Flows When implementing accessibility, the issues on the most visited or high profile pages are often the first to be addressed. While this is effective, also consider user flows or processes. For example, on an online shopping site, focus on making the entire checkout process accessible. While the final purchasing page of […]

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A little late but worth the wait…AT in the news from last week (5/7 – 5/11) App MyVoice gives voice to people with disabilities – Technology & Science – CBC News Clarity Pal hands-on, a new phone for senior citizens Robotic Glasses Could Help the Blind See Again Deaf IBM researcher scoffs at not talking […]

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Inclusive Publishing and eBook Distribution: Access for People with Print Disabilities June 8-9 National Federation of Blind Jernigan Institute 200 E. Wells Street  at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 This event is free. Capacity is limited, so register soon! Registration closes on May 24th. The printed world is converging with the digital world in new […]

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Now there’s a new and easier way to search for senior and disability-related services in Maryland including: Adult Medical Day Care Facilities Assisted Living Programs Hospice Care Programs Home Health Agencies Comprehensive Care Facilities (Nursing Homes) Residential Services Agencies (provide in-home assistance for health and activities for daily living, may provide items like oxygen, wheelchairs, walkers, […]

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Separate Content/Functionality from Visual Design Accessibility of web page content and functionality occurs almost entirely in page markup (HTML). Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), on the other hand, should be used exclusively for defining page styling and visual design. While CSS can be used to improve visual design, accessibility, and usability, screen readers ignore nearly all […]

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