Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

NaviLens is an interesting new take on a wayfinding app. Built for those with visual impairments, the NaviLens app can detect specific wayfinding codes (placed strategically at different areas of a public building, bus station, museum, etc.) to provide navigational, informative information, such as where the entrance door is, or which bus stop you’re closest to. By just scanning with a mobile camera, the […]

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2Gether-International (2GI), with support from Capital One and funded (in part) through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration, is launching its first DMV Cohort (DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia) focused on business owners with disabilities of early-stage, high-growth startups. Selected startups will receive tailored mentorship and support from relevant mentors to address business, marketing, […]

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We’re making spring cleaning WAY easier for you! Donate your gently used AT today! HAVE AN… Old desktop magnifier? Communication device no longer being used? Keyboard, computer mice, or even an old iPad or two?   Consider donating your gently used assistive technology to the Maryland High-Tech AT Reuse Center!     We’ll clear, clean, […]

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Have you wondered more about Braille and how it is produced? Learn about the use of this versatile system for reading and writing in our education, employment, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on Tuesday, April 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. […]

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Do you have a child who is 13 or 14 years old? Do you want to learn more about transition to adulthood for your child with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs? Apply now for May training! A mandatory orientation session will take place on April 25th, and then the two weekend training sessions will be on […]

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Some aspects of moving will always be tough, but migrating smart home tech could stand to be a little easier. By Roger Fingas, April 10, 2022   Moving has always been my most dreaded chore, and the move my wife, son, and I are embarking on this year will probably be the biggest in our […]

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