TSA’s Disability Branch launched their new TSA.gov website with updated information on disability issues. To view the disability and medical condition information on the new TSA.gov website, please visit http://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures. At http://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures, you will find a drop down menu where you can choose a specific disability and/or medical condition and learn about what to expect […]
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Summer is coming to a close, and the summer 2015 legal overview is now out. Including synopses of recent legal settlements and federal judgements, the Digital Accessibility Legal Update provides a great overview of the legal landscape as it pertains to website accessibility. Don’t miss this great review!
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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.
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Apps for loneliness and video games for depression. Pants that communicate when you can’t and machines that will hike for you when you can’t. The possibilities are endless! AT in the news for the week of 8/17 through 8/21 New today: Digital Accessibility Legal Update I, Fashion: How technology is changing the way we dress FCC Boosting Open […]
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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 […]
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Do you have questions or comments for the ABLE Act Task Force? The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) created an online public forum to assist. These questions or comments will go directly to the task force for consideration. Take part in this important process. http://mdod.maryland.gov/about/Pages/Able-Act-Taskforce.aspx
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