New Mexico Technology Assistance Program

04/14/2021

National Assistive Technology Day with NMTAP

NMTAP is live to review the services available through our program and answer your questions!

04/14/2021

We will be going live today in honor of National Assistive Technology Day!
Join us at noon today to learn more about the services available through our program and ask questions.

04/13/2021

It’s #TechTuesday!
Featured AT Device: The Magnilink Zip
The Magnilink Zip is a large, desktop digital magnifier that is portable and versatile. Not only can the Magnilink Zip magnify anything placed beneath it’s camera, it can also switch color contrasts and read text aloud. Which is a great feature for individuals with low vision or individuals who have a learning disability. The camera can be swiveled around into “selfie mode” to act as a magnified mirror or can be used for distance viewing. An X/Y table can be added on for easy reading.
If you would like to loan this device or check out other AT devices you can do so by calling 505-841-4464, sending us a message on Facebook, or view them in our Online Database at https://bit.ly/ATDatabase

04/13/2021

It's #TechTuesday

Today is #TechTuesday!
Every Tuesday NMTAP will be featuring an assistive technology device available in our loan library. Be sure to follow our page so you don’t miss out on seeing some wonderful assistive technology!

04/09/2021

Sanitizing has always been a part of NMTAP procedures but let us assure you this continues with careful vigor during this pandemic!
Shipping devices to individuals with disabilities has always been an option for New Mexican’s that are not located in the Albuquerque area. We have extended that service to those local to Albuquerque, free of charge, to continue to limit person-to-person contact.
All of the devices in our loan library are carefully handled and sanitized before shipment and after their return.
Thank you to our AT Coordinator Jesse Armijo (pictured below) for all your hard work in continuing to provide services to New Mexicans with disabilities.

04/08/2021

NM Governor's Commission on Disability

Do you work for a non-profit or other tax-exempt organization? If so, the Quality of Life grant is a wonderful opportunity for your organization to improve or enhance programs and services that increase the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities.
See details on how to apply in the post below.
Please share to anyone who may be interested!

You can now apply for the 2022 Quality of Life Grant!
The Governor’s Commission on Disability is pleased to announce that the FY22 Quality of Life grant is now open for applications.
It provides small grants to New Mexico non-profit and other tax-exempt organizations to improve or enhance programs and services that increase the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities.
All applications should be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 505-827-3628. Applications are be due by Friday May 28th by 5:00 p.m.
Previous winners, please help us spread the word- Good Samaritan Society Home Care, Village in the Village, Mesa to Mesa, Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, The Ability Center, and Presbyterian Ear Institute.
Application- http://gcd.state.nm.us/quality-of-life-grant-program/

04/08/2021

Enable Live Caption in Google Chrome

Google's "Live Caption" feature has come to Chrome!
If you have an Android phone or tablet, you may already be familiar with the Live Caption feature. If not, we highly recommend it for providing automated captioning. Of course no automated captioning will be perfect but Live Caption by Google does a good job over most automated captioning. Watch the video below to see how to turn this feature on in Chrome.
Do you use an automated captioning feature? If so, which one? Let us know what you think in the comments!
https://youtu.be/KDP8a5s8yaU

With Live Caption in Chrome, generate captions in your browser in real-time - whether you’re online or off.Here’s how to enable the feature:1. Type chrome://...

04/06/2021

What are your assistive technology (AT) related needs?

NMTAP wants to know: What are your assistive technology related needs?
NMTAP is dedicated to serving New Mexicans with disabilities by providing the information and assistive technology devices that are needed and wanted by the community. Please complete our survey to let us know what your AT needs are and how we can better serve you.
Click the link to take you to our survey on Google Forms: https://forms.gle/UskXYDk1pAMRNTMX6

Is there an AT device you want to try but it is not available in our loan library? Complete this form and let us know! We at NMTAP may not be able to purchase everything suggested but when funding is available we can use this list to purchase AT needs for the community. All information provided in t...

04/06/2021

What is Assistive Technology?

What is Assistive Technology?
Watch the video below to hear an answer from our Assistive Technology Specialist Maurice Alvarez.

04/05/2021

Lingraphica

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When trying to find the right communication solutions, you might hear the terms #AAC device or #SGD -- but what is an AAC device? Find out: https://bit.ly/3whoTeL

04/05/2021

NMTAP is excited to announce that ATC21 Registration is now open!
Visit our registration page to learn more and sign up to attend: http://bit.ly/ATC21_Registration

04/03/2021

NMTAP has a satellite office located in Highlands University at the North East Regional Educational Cooperative (NEREC) to assist the northeastern part of the state.
They are providing both in-person and virtual services depending on the individual’s needs. Contact them by phone at 505-426-2265 to ask questions, schedule appointments, device demonstrations, or pick up a device loan.
You can learn more about our satellite office at NEREC by visiting their website at https://www.rec4.com/Assistive-Technology-Project

04/01/2021

Job Accommodation Network

Job Accommodation Network

Facing technology trials and tribulations? Learn about the most popular speech recognition software JAN receives questions about by reading How to Train Your Dragon at https://AskJAN.org/articles/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon.cfm

03/30/2021

April is Autism Acceptance Month!
If you are an individual who has been looking for an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) application to purchase now may be a good time to as many AAC companies are offering discounts this month in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Some of the apps and sales are listed below. If you are interested in an AAC app that is not listed below check the app store this month to see if a discount will be offered.
Proloquo2Go is on sale starting today, March 30th – April 6th
CoughDrop is on sale from April 5th – April 9th
LAMP Words for Life is on sale from April 2nd – April 8th
Avaz Lifetime Edition is on sale from April 1st – April 15th
Predictable is on sale from today, March 30th – April 6th
Proloquo4Text is on sale from today, March 30th – April 6th

If you are located in New Mexico and would like to trial any of these applications listed contact us to set up a demonstration of the apps or start a device loan.
**Disclaimer: This post is intended for informational purposes and NMTAP nor the State of New Mexico is affiliated with these apps nor receives compensation for purchases made.

03/29/2021

Assistive Technology Industry Association

Assistive Technology Industry Association

These three entrepreneurs are looking to change the wheelchair industry, from self-driving wheelchairs powered through an app to a lightweight 3D printed wheelchair. http://ow.ly/wTOK50E9uTl

03/26/2021

Tending to your mental health is important for all individuals, especially so for individuals with a brain injury. Mobile Apps like MyLife Meditation and Smiling Mind offer a wide variety of FREE courses for all parts of your life including stress, sleep, anxiety, and focus.
If you would like to learn more about these apps or others that are available in our loan library please visit our website at http://www.tap.gcd.state.nm.us/device-loans/ for lists of Mobile Apple Apps, Mobile Android Apps, and Chrome Extensions. We can also be reached at 505-841-4464 or message us here on Facebook!

03/26/2021

Western New Mexico University

From an office on campus, the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities, lending support in accessing assistive and adaptive technology that will enable them more independence in their daily lives.

Another of the program's roles is to increase awareness of assistive technology, which is why coordinator Jesse Armijo is giving a free public presentation tomorrow.

Register for this #WNMU Western Institute for Lifelong Learning talk at https://www.will.community/#/lunchlearn.

03/26/2021

National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind is hosting a seminar on built-in accessibility features available on smartphones for blind and low vision users. Click the link below to register.

Over the past decade, companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google have added accessibility features to their smart phones to make them more accessible to blind and low vision users. However, using a smart phone can be overwhelming with how many features and options are available. Join us on March 30, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom to learn how to best utilize your smart phone accessibly. Register at

03/24/2021

The NM Governor's Commission on Disability and the NM Brain Injury Advisory Council just launched their page and are holding a contest for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
See the details for the contest below and join in on the fun!

We come bearing gifts! We're new to Facebook, so we're hosting a photo contest and $50 gift certificate giveaway to buy new cycling gear!
New Mexicans- we want to see you wearing your helmets!
Here's how the contest works:
1. Like and follow our NM Governor's Commission on Disability page and the NM Brain Injury Advisory Council page
2. Watch this short video on helmets- https://youtu.be/-dr4u8MWBp8
3. Post (and tag us) or send us a photo of you correctly wearing a helmet

We're extending the deadline for submitting a photo to May 1st. We'll post the winner here on Facebook!

Good Luck!

This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook.

03/24/2021

Medication and pill reminders are great assistive devices to help individuals who have or experience memory loss. Medication and pill reminders come in many shapes, sizes, and mobile applications. Visit our online database at https://bit.ly/ATDatabase to view different medication reminders available or contact us to discuss which options are available for you to trial.

03/23/2021

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Don't miss your chance to watch Hearts of Glass and join the one-hour panel discussion with the filmmaker on March 24th at 3pm . Click the links in the original post to watch and register.

@HeartsofGlassFilm by @JenTenProd is being screened in New Mexico between Friday, March 19 and Friday, March 26 at https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/nmddpc

To register for the March 24 panel discussion at 3 pm, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceuurz8pG9RUqUYf0GRRBISxdZ5CKXWU

#DDAwareness2021

03/23/2021

Utilizing technology to assist with contact tracing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Click on the original post or visit https://nmnotify.com/ to learn more about the NM Notify Exposure Notification System and how it works.

Today NMDOH announced the launch of an Exposure Notification System. When activated on a Smart Phone, the app alerts individuals when they have been exposed to someone who has verified that they are infected with COVID-19. #ProtectNM

More info here: http://ow.ly/zPFZ50E6r5d

03/19/2021

Brain injuries can cause a variety of symptoms in individuals. One of which may be loss of speech or difficulty speaking. Thankfully there are a number of smartphone and tablet applications that can assist in converting text to speech to assist with communication needs. SmallTalk Aphasia is a free mobile application that provides common icons, videos, and phrases to assist the individual with their communication needs wherever they go. Proloquo4Text is a mobile application that provides text to speech. The app is robust and customizable to provide easy access to the users most common words and phrases.
If you would like to learn more about these apps or others that are available in our loan library please visit our website at http://www.tap.gcd.state.nm.us/device-loans/ for lists of Mobile Apple Apps, Mobile Android Apps, and Chrome Extensions. We can also be reached at 505-841-4464 or message us here on Facebook!

03/18/2021

NMTAP is hiring an Assistive Technology Specialist!
Do you like technology, learning new things, and supporting people with disabilities? This may be the job for you!
Click the link to learn more about this position and apply. http://bit.ly/3r4grf3

03/18/2021

If you are an individual who has a hypersensitivity to sound, an individual who gets sensory overload with background noise, or if you are an individual that likes to reduce background noise then noise canceling headphones may be able to assist you. These particular headphones have a noise cancelling feature that can be turned on and off depending on the users needs.
If you would like to loan this device or check out other AT devices you can do so by visiting our loan library at https://bit.ly/ATDatabase, give us a call at 505-841-4464, or message us here on Facebook!

03/12/2021

The Livescribe Echo is a “Smartpen” that combines handwritten notes with audio recording. The pen has a discreet, built-in microphone so you can record straight from the pen while you’re taking your notes without needing an extra device. You can quickly replay your audio recordings directly from the paper by tapping the pen to your notes or you can review them on your computer. This device is great for individuals who need aids to assist with memory recall for things like doctor’s appointments, class lectures, or meetings.
If you would like to loan this device or check out other Assistive Technology (AT) devices you can do so by calling 505-841-4464, sending us a message on Facebook, or view them in our Online Database at http://bit.ly/ATDatabase

03/12/2021

NMTAP partners with San Juan Center for Independence and DreamSpring to help New Mexicans with disabilities start or expand their business. Have a listen to the PSA in the post below for some more information.

NM SEED Loans has a PSA on 107.9 Pirate Radio,92.1 Newstalk and 92.5 KRWN in the Northwestern part of the state.
Click the link to hear it yourself. Please like or share.
https://soundcloud.com/larry-maestas-894668486/9-seed-loan-psa

03/12/2021

NMTAP is proud to partner with Adelante Development Center, Inc. to support their Back In Use and DiverseIT programs.

Thank you for continuing to provide amazing programs and all the good work you do!

We'd like to thank the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program for their ongoing support of our Back in Use and DiverseIT programs. In 2020 we were able to give out 1,577 pieces of assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and computers to New Mexicans who needed them. Thank you NMTAP for making this possible! We appreciate your support.

The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT) services they need. It is a statewide program designed to increase knowledge of, access to, and acquisition of assistive or adaptive technology for anyone with any disability, anywhere in the state, of any age.

03/05/2021

Reminder Rosie is a personalized voice reminder alarm clock that can set up to 10 voice reminders or alarms in your own or a loved ones voice. This alarm clock is great for individuals with memory loss, seniors, individuals with low-vision, and anyone who utilizes alarms or reminders to take their medications, remember appointments, or everyday tasks.
Request this device directly in our loan library at https://myatprogram.org/home/35, give us a call at 505-841-4464, or message us here on Facebook!

03/05/2021

Assistive Devices and Compensatory Aids After Brain Injury

A short article from Pate Rehabilitation with some great examples of assistive devices for individuals with a brain injury.

https://www.paterehab.com/assistive-devices-brain-injury/

Find out what assistive devices exist to help people with brain injuries transition back to home. From simple items to complex, our list can help your planning.

03/04/2021

Have you been searching for an app to assist with focus, relaxation, or sleep? A Soft Murmur is a simple app that offers a range of sounds that can be mixed to assist you in finding your perfect soundscape. It is free to download for both mobile Apple and Android devices. In app purchases are available to unlock more sounds. If you would like to learn more about this app or others that are available in our loan library please visit our website at http://www.tap.gcd.state.nm.us/device-loans/ for lists of Mobile Apple Apps, Mobile Android Apps, and Chrome Extensions. We can also be reached at 505-841-4464 or message us here on Facebook!

**Disclaimer: This post is intended for informational purposes and NMTAP nor the State of New Mexico is affiliated with this app nor receives compensation for purchases made.