Under new federal requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act, playgrounds built after March 14, 2012 are now required to meet accessibility standards including wheelchair friendly surfaces, braille or textured materials for children with vision impairments and equipment to accommodate children with physical disabilities. National Public Radio (NPR) recently launched a community-edited guide to finding and identifying accessible playgrounds […]
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Contrast Difficulty: Beginner Category: Presentation Determining whether there is enough color contrast between text and background can be difficult. WCAG 2.0 has contrast guidelines at both level AA and level AAA and a complex formula for determining a contrast ratio. Large text (over 14 point bold) requires slightly less contrast than ‘normal’ text. There are […]
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New and Improved Features of KeySoft 9.3 Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP KeySoft Version 9.3 is now available from Humanware. This is the software powering the BrailleNote Apex line of notetakers. The 9.3 update is free for all compatible devices and contains several important updates and improvements. If you have updated KeySoft […]
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The Maryland Assistive Technology Network (MATN) presents its Fall 2013 Institute on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (registration opens at 9:00 am). iPad BOOT CAMP – Awesome Apps, Accessories, and Resources – Supporting Students with Disabilities Presented by Therese Willkomm, PhD The iPad has had a profound influence in […]
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AT in the news for the week of 8/19/13 thru 8/23/13 Webinar Highlights Why Disabled End-users Need Website Accessibility BYOD helps to makes Botticelli accessible Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine’s July issue focuses on assistive technology for spinal cord injury Cutting edge outreach Home Sensors Enable Seniors to Live Independently On Life Without a Jaw […]
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What’s New on MDTAP’s Equipment Link ? Check it out here… Recent listings include: Jazzy 1400 Quantum Wheelchair Nustep Elliptical TRS 4000 U-Step Walker/Rollator And, don’t forget these other items listed on Equipment Link: Electra Ride Stairway Elevator Manual T—lite Wheelchair Curved Stair Lift
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