MDTAP AT Library Tours – Spring 2016 Come tour our AT Library, try out some of the newest AT devices on the market, and talk with our AT Specialist on staff. April 13, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. May 18, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. […]
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Oh my gracious, this week is full of the feels, and this is just a smattering of what we tweeted! Moms making clothes for kids with disabilities (and getting big name designers to sell them!), virtual reality changing the game for those with depression, college kids designing accessible toys…check it all out. AT in the […]
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Winter Preparedness Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Equipment Reuse, MDTAP The cold weather season is in full swing. Take the time to prepare if you haven’t done so yet. Visit the Fairfax County, VA webpage Winter: People with Disabilities website for information for people with disabilities on dressing warmly, wheelchair travel and maintenance and […]
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5th annual M-Enabling Summit June 13-14, 2016 in Washington, DC. The M-Enabling Summit is the only global conference and showcase exclusively dedicated to leveraging the latest information technology innovations for seniors and users of all abilities. It is an annual meeting place for all who create and contribute to accessible ICT products, services and consumer technologies. With its theme of […]
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It’s Tech Tip Tuesday and we’ve got a cool new app to share with you. Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight is an inexpensive ($1.99) app available in the iTunes store that provides 1 to 10x magnification, a flashlight option and a tip calculator built into the program. Designed to make menu-reading easier, Over 40 can be used in […]
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Posted in Emergency Preparedness on Feb 22nd, 2016
Stay Informed and Know What To Do Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Equipment Reuse, MDTAP Stay informed on weather related emergencies. Emergency Notifications are available from the Maryland Emergency Management Association (MEMA) via Twitter or RSS Feeds; the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) via Twitter or text messages; and the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office […]
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