Tor request an AT consultation, demonstration, or device loan, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-832-4827.

Eye on Apps

ASL Anywhere - A monthly subscription app that provides on-demand interpreting services, without the need for call centers. ASL interpreting available anytime & anywhere. $ Subscription fee

Choiceworks -  A learning tool that helps children complete daily routines (morning, day, & night), understand & manage feelings and improve waiting skills (taking turns and not interrupting). Choiceworks is designed for caregivers to provide clear and consistent support to foster a child’s independence, positive behavior, and emotional regulation at home and in the community. It can also be customized for teachers in a school setting.  $24.99

Voice Dream - This text-to-speech app can upload PDFs, take pictures of text and transcribe, browse files, read webpages, audio books, etc. $ Free

Welcome, AT Champions 2023/2024

Amadi

"Hello. I'm glad to be a part of this assistive technology internship. The thing you see me wearing is not a game, it is one of many pieces of assistive technology that I own to help me see things."

Hannah

Recently graduating from MCPS, Hannah attends the University of Pittsburgh with the intended major of neuroscience, minoring in chemistry and Spanish. Having founded the Special Needs Alliance Group, Hannah has a long-standing track record of allyship, advocacy, and AT creation. Hannah hopes to collaborate with other AT users & creators to disseminate information regarding AT use & access especially to populations that are traditionally underserved.

DIAL - Disability Information & Access Line

New website offers 24/7 search-by-zip code option to find local disability services and resources

ACL’s Disability Information and Access Line has launched a new tool to help people with disabilities to find local services and resources to support community living.

DIAL’s Information Specialists can assist people in all languages and are trained to work with callers who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. To connect with a DIAL Information Specialist from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern), Monday–Friday: 

• Call | Text Message | Videophone: 888-677-1199 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Have an online chat with an Information Specialist from DIAL. Start a live chat now!
• Connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language using ASL Now 

Upcoming Webinars

Topics including Funding Home Modifications, AT for Learning Disabilities, and much more coming your way in 2024! Stay tuned for announcements and be sure to check the MDTAP website for an updated calendar of trainings.

Webinar Disclaimer 

Attendees of these trainings should be aware that there are known and potential privacy and confidentiality issues with the Zoom System (Cloud Service, Web application, and/or Application). While every effort has been made to ensure the security of this meeting, factors out of the State's control introduce risk. Participants should evaluate the risk associated with the application and platform and determine if the risks preclude the use of the service. The State provides no warranty regarding the security of the application, confidentiality of the information discussed, or the privacy of information collected by the application and/or service. Security events impacting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a meeting (e.g., ZoomBombing) must be reported to the State Security Operations Center ([email protected]).