Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 27th, 2021
Hey guys! I wanted to highlight this new super cool video magnifier: The Humanware Connect 12! This has the ability to magnify text that is placed underneath the tablet piece on the grey mat or you can use the distance camera mounted on the right side for looking in any direction you point it! This […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 26th, 2021
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to share your thoughts on the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 State Plan on Aging! This is a framework for federal funding to develop programs and services for older Marylanders. The public is welcome to review and comment on the upcoming plan through June 21, 2021. There are several ways you […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 25th, 2021
ARIA is a very useful tool for making websites accessible but it can be confusing at times. One of the main issues I come across when testing is the improper use of ARIA for labelling and describing. Therefore, this post will try to explain the differences and the situations where you should use them. Aria-label: […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 19th, 2021
This article is brought to you by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Guest Writer: Amanda Henderson Getting an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis for your child can bring up a whirlwind of emotions for you and your child. Usually, families experience a combination of relief at having answers and uncertainty about what this means for the […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 18th, 2021
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities is hosting its 2021 Summer Learning Series! From June 1st through July 29th, participants can engage in free and low-cost workshops with topics focused on working with children, youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities and their families. The Summer Learning Series will help a range of […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 18th, 2021
May 20, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an international day of highlighting the importance and advancements in the area of accessibility, the National Federation of the Blind will mark this day with a review of our 2020-2021 efforts to promote accessibility. We […]
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