Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

  In coordination with the Division of Rehabilitation Services, MDTAP is hosting another Inclusive, Accessible Game Night for anyone interested in playing video games!         Tuesday, September 27th 5:30pm – 8pm @ The Workforce and Technology Center 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218       Enjoy a variety of adapted & non-adapted game stations […]

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Web Accessibility Testing Boutique – September 14, 2022, 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET     Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom | Register for the web accessibility testing seminar Build a solid foundation in website accessibility to test your own websites. Properly testing a website for accessibility for blind and low-vision users may […]

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Don’t miss the ImpAACt Voices Live AAC Hangout and Celebration 2022, the only networking event of its kind for the Augmentative Alternative Community (AAC) and business communities.   Organized and led by AAC users, the event will:  Provide networking opportunities for businesses and the AAC community  Assist AAC users in showcasing their abilities and gain […]

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Reading, Writing, Organizing & Notetaking AT Solutions September 14th @ 1pm, EST Join us for this free webinar highlighting AT tools to help students, teachers, and parents feel ready for a successful, new school year.  REGISTER HERE! All webinars include live captioning. If you need additional accommodations, please contact Lori Berrong, lori.berrong@maryland.gov

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September is an important month in the d/Deaf community. Not only is Deaf Awareness Month celebrated, but also International Week of Deaf People from 19-25 September and World Deaf Day on 27 September.   These are occasions to celebrate the d/Deaf community, educate about deafness, and advocate for accessibility in everyday life.   We’d love to take this opportunity to encourage […]

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Written by Stephen Polacek Our work in the IT Access Initiative is centered on complying with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.  Maryland’s own Non Visual Access Clause and the federal Section 508 guidelines both use WCAG 2.0 as their baseline.  There’s been a lot of discussion around moving up to 2.1 standards to incorporate mobile […]

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