Maryland Department of Disabilities
Oct 29th, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
Thank you to Samantha and the rest of her classmates for contributing this useful resource! The class has been learning about disability and accessibility, and reached out to share the following article, discussing accessibility considerations while traveling. Keep up the great work!
ACCESSIBILE TRAVEL GUIDE
Oct 28th, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
Navigating the special education system can be tricky, especially for parents new to the process. That’s why we offer free resources to help you advocate for the rights of students with disabilities, with topics such as parents’ rights in special education, Section 504 protections for students with disabilities, and how to know if a child is eligible for early intervention services.
Ready to take your knowledge to the next level?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or non-attorney advocate, our online Advocacy Curriculum, will help you gain a better understanding of the special education basics. The curriculum is also available in Spanish.
Through nearly 10 hours of online course content that you can do at your own pace, you will learn about:
Start now to become a stronger, more knowledgeable champion for students with disabilities!
Oct 9th, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
We know you love Accessibility! Now’s the time to “Be the Voice” in your community!
October is Medication Label Safety Awareness Month. This is a great time to talk about talking, large print, Braille or dual language prescription labels with friends, family, health care providers, senior centers, social workers or local legislators.
Let them know access to prescription label information helps keep people safe!
Download a printable brochure here.
Oct 8th, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
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Every U.S. household can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024. Each order will include four tests.
One of the available options is the Orasure InteliSwab test, which is more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, as well as people who have low manual dexterity. For more information, including ordering instructions and information about the features that make the InteliSwab test more accessible, please visit ACL.gov/AccessibleTests. About the ProgramThis round of ordering follows six previous opportunities to obtain free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests through this program. Since the program began in the winter of 2021, ASPR and USPS have distributed more than 900 million tests, free of charge, to American households nationwide.
These efforts complement ASPR’s ongoing distribution of free COVID-19 tests to long-term care facilities, low-income senior housing, aging and disability networks, and other community organizations to support older adults and people with disabilities living in the community, uninsured individuals, and underserved communities. More than 1 billion over-the-counter tests have been provided to date through this community access program. In addition to collaborating with USPS on ordering and distribution of free COVID-19 tests, ASPR previously invested approximately $600 million across 12 domestic COVID-19 test manufacturers to strengthen the nation’s capacity to manufacture these tests, reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing, secure millions of new over-the-counter tests for future use, and improve preparedness for COVID-19 and other pandemic threats of the future. |
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Oct 2nd, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
Date & Time:
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, October 9, 2024 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
In recognition of Invisible Disabilities Awareness Month, join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the lived experiences of individuals with invisible disabilities. Titled “Beyond the Surface: Living with Invisible Disabilities,” this event will feature staff members from The IMAGE Center of Maryland – Crystal Brockington, Chris Nusbaum, and Stephanie Schwartz – who will share their personal stories and professional insights on navigating life with disabilities that aren’t always visible to others.
Moderated by Keyonna Mayo, the conversation will delve into the challenges, misconceptions, and triumphs of living with invisible disabilities, while offering valuable tips for wellness, self-advocacy, and creating a more inclusive community.
This event is part of The IMAGE Center’s ongoing IMAGE Wellness Series, which promotes health and well-being within the disability community. All are welcome to attend and engage in this important dialogue. CART Services will be provided.
Sep 26th, 2024 by MDTAP Blog
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