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Monthly Archive for April, 2016

It’s happened – think to speak technology. Not quite sure how it works, or even if I ever want to use it, but its a real thing. And a really useful thing too for those with a variety of disabilities that make it impossible to communicate otherwise. There’s so much happening in the world of AT. Just take a gander at the […]

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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.           May 18, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online.  

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Automatic alternative text, or automatic alt text, is a new feature that generates a description of a photo through object recognition technology for someone who cannot see the photo. Previously, people who are visually impaired could only hear the name of the person who posted the photo as they scrolled past photos on Facebook. Now, […]

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ChoiceWorks app ($6.99) The Choiceworks app is an essential learning tool for helping children complete daily routines (morning, day, & night), understand & control their feelings and improve their waiting skills (taking turns and not interrupting). Created with the support of leading hospitals and child development specialists, this app is designed for caregivers to provide […]

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Baltimore’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24, 2016, 4:30-7:30 PM @ Towson University (7800 York Road Building) If you are a designer, developer, usability specialist, or other influencer of the technology community, make sure you take time to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). You are invited to be part of the growing community of technology […]

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Whether it’s within government, college, or chain stores, accessibility is moving to the forefront of conversation these days. AT in the news for the week of 4/18 thru 4/22. SRI International spins off robotics project as Superflex, aiming at human augmentation How Accessible Is Your Recruiting Technology? Breaking Down Barriers for Special Needs Children College […]

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