Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Mystery Monday on Mar 14th, 2016
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council has just released its DRAFT Five Year Plan. It’s now available for review and public comment. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts. Read and/or download the plan online here: MDDC Five Year State Plan – DRAFT After looking it over, tell us what you think by completing […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Mystery Monday on Mar 7th, 2016
The Federal ABLE Act On December 19, 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law. This federal law will give many people who acquired disabilities prior to the age of 26 the ability to open tax-exempt bank accounts without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. Funds in these accounts can […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Mar 4th, 2016
Whether it’s about assistive technology development, advancement or policy, AT has made its rounds this week. From the passage of new legislation to some of the largest tech companies really thinking about accessibility & technology, it’s clear that 25 years after the passage of the ADA, change is coming. AT in the news for the week […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Feb 16th, 2016
The UMD Disability Summit Do you conduct research or teach courses related to disability? Are you interested in learning about the research and teaching related to disability going on at the University of Maryland? Do you want to help build a cross-disciplinary network of scholars of disability at University of Maryland? On April 8, 2016, […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 20th, 2015
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that college kids take the prize when it comes to ingenuity, energy and the drive to design assistive technology. Whether they’re designing for class or just because, they’re laying the foundation for big developments in the world of assistive technology. Check it all out […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Mystery Monday on Oct 19th, 2015
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center recently debuted At Your Service, a 20-minute film about customer service, as part of the Hospitality and Disability Initiative of the ADA National Network. The film addresses best practices and features national disability leaders offering insights, tips, and recommendations on how to provide exemplary customer service to individuals with disabilities. The […]
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