PEAT Talks next web talk will feature Biz Ability, a community-driven resource for business owners with disabilities and entrepreneurs to find the accessible tools they need to build and run their business effectively. Webinar to be hosted on Thursday, November 19 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET. Register online, space is limited!
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MDTAP is excited to announce the recipients of our FY16 small-grant awards! The Hearing and Speech Agency – A grant to purchase the ProxTalker Unit and peripherals, to expand their demonstration and loan library for Marylander’s with communication challenges. The Lollipop Kids Foundation – A grant to continue supporting the Equipment Loan Closet AND a […]
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Crime Prevention Tips for People with Disabilities Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Reuse Projects and Emergency Management, MDTAP People with disabilities can protect themselves. It’s especially important to take common sense safety precautions to reduce vulnerability. The following safety tips will be helpful to you. Whenever possible, travel with someone you know. There’s strength […]
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The Maryland Transportation Summit October 28, 2015, 9:00 am-4:30 pm Registration is FREE but RSVP is required! Ensuring Independence For Those With Disabilities Through Accessible Transportation National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 Hosted by Central Maryland Regional Transit Corporation, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, The Maryland Department of Disabilities, and The Mayor’s […]
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ILR Online: Technology and Work Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm Register at http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/online/webcast-series Technology and Work: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities This webcast is free of charge and will be closed captioned. This webcast will focus on the potential role of technology to enhance employment for people with disabilities in […]
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VisionConnect™ is a new, free, accessible app for iPhones and iPads from the American Foundation for the Blind that gives support to people losing their vision. VisionConnect™ provides: A directory of services searchable by service, zip code, and distance, available in the U.S. and Canada. Resources and tips for living independently with a visual impairment. […]
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