During the month of October, The Governor’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) will host two workshops for jobseekers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. MDTAP will be taking part in both of these events, displaying a variety of technologies that […]
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Safety Tips for the Star-Spangled Spectacular Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Preparedness & Equipment Reuse, MDTAP The Star-Spangled Spectacular, September 10 to 16, 2014, is the 200th anniversary of our national anthem. A Baltimore harbor map and printable schedule of events are available online. There is also important information for the public, and two […]
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We hope you’re checking often, but just in case you aren’t, here’s a short list of some of the newest AT listed on Equipment Link. And if you want to see more, visit www.equipmentlink.org. Lift chair – Free, Port Deposit, MD Exterior Wheelchair Lift, Kwiklift II – Chevy Chase, MD U-Step Walker/Rollator – $500, Parkville, MD
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Like social media? Like making sure everyone can access your content? Then you may want to check out this nifty, updated guide – Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit. Although developed primarily for federal social media content managers, there are tips that any of us can use, from the casual Facebook user to PR and communications […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Conferences, Information Technology, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday, Web Accessibility on Aug 6th, 2014
Just a few days left to register, and you really don’t want to miss this! The National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program present Web Accessibility Training Day September 9, 2014 Location: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Event: The […]
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Safety Tips for Power Outages Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse, MDTAP Maryland experiences severe winds during storms that have the potential to cause power outages. If a storm is coming that may bring power outages, fully charge your cell phone, laptop, and any other devices in advance. Check flashlights and […]
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