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Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Things to Know Thursday on Jan 4th, 2018
Contributed by Zoe Chen from Zoomax Zoomax is a company based out of China, with an online store for people in the US, that provides assistive technology solutions to help people with low-vision. Zoomax has put together a blog post detailing information about vision impairment, treatment options, and assistive technology considerations for those with low vision. […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, Things to Know Thursday on Feb 23rd, 2017
Maryland ABLE is looking for your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey on features and benefits that you would like to see included in the Maryland ABLE accounts! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDABLE2017
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Maryland, Things to Know Thursday, Web Accessibility on Feb 2nd, 2017
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to Education, Public Information, and Commerce (CENA) will be hosting an eBooks and EPUB accessibility event on Thursday, March 23, 2017. With the rapid adoption of EPUB 3, this event will look at creating and implementing accessible EPUB 3 in a variety […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 26th, 2017
It’s that time of year that students are sending in college applications and getting ready to make decisions about where to study for the next four years (and of course, what to study!!!). But it’s also the time of year when parents and loved ones begin to worry, a lot, about how to pay for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 19th, 2017
U.S. Access Board Updates ADA Guidelines for Buses and Vans On Wednesday, December 14, the U.S. Access Board issued a final rule updating sections of its accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The rule revises provisions in the guidelines that apply to the buses and vans to enhance […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 12th, 2017
The RISE Act Introduced in the Senate On December 9, the Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower Students with Disabilities (RISE) Act was introduced in the Senate by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Orin Hatch (R-UT), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act to clarify the documentation an institution of higher education […]
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