Maryland Prepares Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse, MDTAP In case you missed it: The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced the release of its official “Maryland Prepares” mobile application. This application is designed to provide iPhone, iPad, and Android phone and tablet users the ability to access emergency preparedness information […]
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What can be done to make web-based job tools easier to use by people with intellectual disabilities, cognitive issues, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities? An online dialogue that runs from December 9 – 20 will address these issues. The event is being held by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP); […]
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Learning to Write with DoItWrite Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP With the release of iOS7, Apple added a hand writing function to VoiceOver. When the “Hand writing” option is selected via the rotar function, print characters, such as uppercase, lowercase, numbers and punctuation, can be drawn directly on the screen of an iOS device. […]
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Every day, in the MDTAP office, we get questions from individuals wanting to know how to get low cost or free computers. Here is one resource that just might be helpful to those in need… Computers for the Blind – a non profit that provides recycled, low cost desktops and laptops to those with vision […]
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Effective Communication During Emergencies Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse Projects, MDTAP Communication is the key to your safety and those around you! Here are some ways to effectively communicate: Carry a pre-printed accommodation and access card that has your contact information as well as those who can be notified on […]
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The 2013 Maryland Transition Conference Oh the Places You’ll Go! Sponsored by The Governor’s Interagency Transition Council for Youth with Disabilities Contact Rachael Faulkner rfaulkner@mdod.state.md.us 410-767-3652 When Saturday November 16, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST Add to Calendar Where Bowie Comfort Inn & Conference Center 4500 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20716 […]
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