Surviving the Journey – Parent Workshop Series @ Lollipop Kids Foundation Workshop Topics – Thursday evenings @ 7 October 13: Diagnosis. Now What? October 20: It Takes a Team October 27: Keys to Acceptance November 10: Managing Expectations November 17: Assistive Devices December 1: Advocate the Right Way December 8: What They Don’t Tell You About Transition December […]
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 NCD HOSTS Release of Technology Annual Progress Report Subject: The National Council on Disability will host a policy briefing and report release of technology-focused annual progress report. Speakers: Phil Gilbert, IBM Design General Manager; Dean Halstead, Director, Federal Cloud, Collaboration and Accessibility, Microsoft; Finn Gardener, Boston Community Coordinator, Autistic Self Advocacy […]
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FCC Seeking Applications for Disability Advisory Committee The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking applications for membership on its Disability Advisory Committee. Members will serve for two years, beginning on December 30, 2016. The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the FCC on disability issues, including telecommunications relay services, closed captioning and accessibility of televised emergency information. Deadline for applications is October 14, 2016. For […]
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Employment First Conference- October 19, 2016 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Hosted by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration When – Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT Where – The Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 Come hear subject matter experts as they give practical tips on […]
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2016 Call for Proposals TheLiveWell App Factory project team has released its 2016 Call for Proposals. The LiveWell RERC’s 2016 App Factory Request For Proposals (RFP) has been announced. Each year LiveWell helps fund 4-5 qualified software and hardware developers in developing and releasing their proposals for assistive and accessibility apps. For more information, visit […]
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National Council on Disability Issues Brochure on Prescription Drug Labeling The National Council on Disability (NCD) has issued a brochure on best practices for making prescription drug container labels accessible to people with vision impairments or who are elderly. The new brochure, which is based on recommendations from a U.S. Access Board stakeholder panel, outlines voluntary […]
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