Because the teaching methods used in math classes tend to be highly visual, many blind and visually impaired students have trouble grasping math concepts and keeping up with assignments. However, math can be taught using hands-on methods that benefit all students. Jim Franklin, an inclusion elementary special education teacher at Elm Street Elementary School in […]
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Sometimes there are trends in the news, and this week is no exception. It’s all about disability, fashion, inclusion and perception. Check out some of these amazing articles and other cool stories (like wearable technology, free AT trainings, and some super-smart students designing really cool gadgets), right here – AT in the news for the […]
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The University of Maryland announces a Graduate Professional Studies Certificate program in Career Planning & Placement for Youth in Transition Please forward this announcement and attached flyer to any VR, provider organization or school based transition professionals who may be interested in enrolling in the University of Maryland’s 12 credit Graduate Professional Studies Certificate Program […]
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SSB Bart Group hosts FREE Accessibility Webinars throughout the year. Upcoming webinars include: April 14th: Acrobat XI Accessibility – Requirements, Implementation and Evaluation May 27th: CVAA Legal Requirements for Video Programming (hosted by 3Play Media) To learn more or to register, visit them online.
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Michael Bullis, Executive Director of the IMAGE Center of Maryland (the Center for Independent Living serving Baltimore & Harford Counties as well as Baltimore City), recently took some time to speak with the local Baltimore NPR station to share his idea of creating a website that would teach daily living skills to those with disabilities. Essentially, […]
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That All May Read Have you heard of the NLS campaign, That All May Read? NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, […]
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