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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 10th, 2015
Courtesy Tammy Albee, NFB Newsline People are using smartphones for more and more in this digital age. Smart phones are used to communicate, to exchange data, and to read news and information. More and more, our smartphones are the tool of choice for so many tasks, and now accessing print by the blind and visually […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Equipment Re-use, Information Technology, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mystery Monday on Nov 9th, 2015
It’s done, it’s out, and it’s accessible…the 2015 MDTAP Annual Update! We’ve got great stories highlighting some of our incredible clients, as well as data to show just what we’ve focused on this past year. Don’t miss this!
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 6th, 2015
From kids to senior citizens, smart medical devices are in the news quite a bit. Making sure they’re accessible and usable is a whole other challenge, but in the world of AT, that is the ever-present challenge. This week’s news trends include quite the focus on medical devices, prosthetics, and much more. AT in the […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Things to Know Thursday on Nov 5th, 2015
MDTAP is excited to announce the recipients of our FY16 small-grant awards! The Hearing and Speech Agency – A grant to purchase the ProxTalker Unit and peripherals, to expand their demonstration and loan library for Marylander’s with communication challenges. The Lollipop Kids Foundation – A grant to continue supporting the Equipment Loan Closet AND a […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 3rd, 2015
The BuzzClip Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP A canadian company has launched a project on IndieGogo to develop a device they call the BuzzClip. The BuzzClip is a navigational tool which detects objects at a distance via the reflection of ultrasonic waves. While the concept is not new, the BuzzClip is a […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 3rd, 2015
Do you have trouble reading your prescription labels? ScripTalk is a solution that reads aloud the text of prescription labels. How It Works The pharmacy attaches a small electronic tag or talking label to the prescription container. It contains the same data that is on the printed label. Place the bottle on the ScripTalk Station Reader […]
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