Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Conferences, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Equipment Loan, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids on Mar 16th, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, Erin Swann, an Assistive Technology Specialist for MDTAP, participated in a live broadcast of Al Jazeera English’s show, The Stream. The topic of conversation for this episode was accessibility and assistive technology for people with disabilities. Erin described some of the services that MDTAP provides and informed the International audience about the existence of other Tech […]
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Maryland ABLE Information Webinar & FAQs Friday March 10, 2017, 11am – Noon Topics to be covered include: Understanding the basics of the Maryland ABLE Program Learning more about where Maryland is in the implementation process Understanding how federal policies affect Maryland ABLE FAQs as identified from the statewide ABLE Listening Sessions This webinar will be […]
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The NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce, with support from the Maryland Department of Disabilities through a Non-Visual Access Initiative Grant, is pleased to offer the following Accessibility Boutiques (introductions to accessibility) free of charge and open to the public. The boutiques are held in person at […]
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The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to Education, Public Information, and Commerce (CENA) will be hosting an eBooks and EPUB accessibility event on Thursday, March 23, 2017. With the rapid adoption of EPUB 3, this event will look at creating and implementing accessible EPUB 3 in a variety […]
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CARING TEENS WANTED! Do you have a friend, neighbor or colleague who has a teenager that would like to learn how to care for children with disabilities and provide respite care? FOR ONE LOW FEE… Caring Communities can train up to 10 students at a location of your choosing. This could be at your home, […]
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Brave In The Attempt – Speakers Needed June 7, 2017 @ Towson University Are you a Marylander with an intellectual or developmental disability? Do you have a story to tell? Do you want to be a role model for future generations? Are you a case manager, service provider, or family member for an adult with […]
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