Tapping Technology

August, 2002

AT: Making Changes and Changing Lives

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In this issue...

• The art of AT: Listening to the need
• Software designer's passion for hardware improves quality of life for others
• AT in Schools: Students' Rights to Assistive Technology Under IDEA and Section 504
• Event Reviews
  • Community Challenges - MACID Public Forum
  • Opening Doors through Technology - NFB Senior Fair

Regular Features:

• Announcements
  • ADA Founding Father- Obituary
  • Association of Blind Citizens Assistive Technology Fund
  • Baltimore County Public Library Provides New Assistive Computer Technology Service
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum accessible guided tours
  • Volunteers needed for Maryland Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped
  • DanceAbilities
• Events
  • Sixth Annual Collaborative Conference: Achieving New Heights with Assistive Technology
  • Touch the Future Expo 2002
• Eye On 508
  • Introduction
  • Access Granted
• In the News
  • Blind and Print-Disabled Students Will Have Equal Access to Textbooks
• ArtTech
  • Local Happenings
  • Contests
  • Arts Events and Announcements
  • ArtLink
• Book Reviews
  • Accessible Technology in Today's Business
  • Assistive Technology: Matching Device and Consumer for Successful Rehabilitation
  • Books Online
• Products
  • Wireless Technology for people who are hard-of-hearing
  • Robomower
• Internet Corner
  • Baltimore Metro's Out & About Travel Guide
  • TTY Online- Internet Community for the Deaf
• Events Around Maryland
• Calendar of National Events & Holidays
• Training Calendar
• Disclaimer

Alternate formats are available upon request (disk, Braille, audio cassette, email, large print).
Email editor@mdtap.org or
Phone 1-800-832-4827.