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It’s like science fiction, without the fiction – there are sonar navigation watches, robots to help kids get to school, smartphones using facial recognition, and other feats of awesomeness. Read it all here. AT in the news for the week of 11/17 thru 11/21 New medical device to make the mines safer Wearable Accessibility – great slideshow […]
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Check out some of the latest items listed on Equipment Link! Walker – $25 or Best Offer, Silver Spring, MD Lo-Back Wrap Around Bath Support Chair – Free, Columbia, MD Rifton Blue Wave Bath Chair – Free, Columbia, MD Convaid Cruiser Stroller – Free, Columbia, MD Hospital Geriatric Recliner – Free, Olney, MD Power Lift […]
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Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
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Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, Outreach & Program Development, MDTAP Here at MDTAP, we like to share information on all sorts of AT, and especially free AT. So when we come across cool new apps, we want to get the word out. And this app is no exception. It’s cool, easy to use, […]
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It’s getting cold outside but these stories will warm up all our thinking gears. There are dictionaries for those with dyslexia, a head controlled smartphone, some AT-related webinars (to get your learning on), and much more. So, put your reading & thinking cap on and cozy up with this week’s AT in the news, 11/10 […]
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