Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday on Aug 31st, 2015
There is now an updated, digital version of the 1993 original “Accessible Meetings Guide.” Sponsored by the Mid Atlantic ADA Center and Transcen, Inc., the guide includes regulatory updates and practical guidance. It can be downloaded online at http://www.adahospitality.org/accessible-meetings-events-conferences-guide/book.
Posted in Education, Emergency Preparedness, Things to Know Thursday on Aug 27th, 2015
Bullying of Students with Disabilities Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Equipment Reuse, MDTAP Families all across Maryland are in the midst of preparing for the start of the 2015 school year. Schools will open their doors to new and returning students the week of August 24th. As your student(s) prepare to […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Aug 26th, 2015
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to Commerce, Public Information, and Education (CENA) and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program will be hosting the fourth Web Accessibility Training Day on November 4, 2015. As we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this event will look […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 14th, 2015
It’s that most wonderful time of year when students are getting ready to head back to the classroom. And there’s lots of great AT news just in time to support them. From a federal funding boost to a list of the best technology supports, this week’s AT news has it covered (and much more). AT in […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Aug 13th, 2015
The VOTE Project Voter Education Toolkit is a guide created by leaders in the self advocacy movement to help people teach voter education trainings in their communities. The Voter Education Toolkit includes 8-10 hours of training about registering to vote, voter rights and responsibilities, how to learn about candidates and issues, different ways that people […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Things to Know Thursday on Aug 6th, 2015
The Older Adults and their Caregivers AT Toolkit is now available on the RESNA Catalyst Project’s website at http://resnaprojects.org/statewide/aging/snapshot.html. The Educating Older Adults and their Caregivers about Assistive Technology Power Point and Tool Kit was developed by Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and designed to support Older Adults and their Caregivers in making good AT decisions. PPT […]
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