The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University is seeking participants for psychology research studies. JHU will study how people with varying lifetime experiences process information. The study compares the brains of blind and sighted individuals. The goal of this research is to better understand how visual and non-visual […]
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Some weeks are slower than others. This isn’t one of them! From 3D printed mouthpieces (for sleep apnea) to foldable bike helmets, sign language rings and apps that diagnose eye cancer, technology innovations have been all over the news this week. Check out all the newest, coolest things being made and wow your friends this weekend […]
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Just a reminder – MDTAP is hosting another AT Library Tour on June 11th from 1-3pm. Register online, or call 1-800-832-4827 to reserve your spot. And if you can’t make this tour, you can always visit our Virtual AT Library to browse the various devices, link to manufacturers and price out the items that best […]
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Audio Descriptions Difficulty: Advanced Category: Content Audio descriptions can enhance accessibility of video content for users who are blind or have other visual disabilities. Audio descriptions provide an auditory presentation of content that is presented visually, but not presented audibly in video. They typically take the form of a narrator that describes the important information […]
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Introducing Lire Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Lire, from www.lireapp.com,just received an award from Applevis.com. It’s the editor’s pick this month and for good reason. Lire isn’t just another RSS reading app. It does some extra work behind the curtain to enhance the reading experience. Specifically, Rather than just presenting the short […]
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There’s a new app in town, and it goes by the name of SAM. Developed at the University of the West of England, SAM (short for Self-help for Anxiety Management) is a pretty comprehensive anxiety management app that includes an anxiety tracker, immediate exercises to help bring down anxiety levels, a customizable anxiety toolkit, and a […]
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