Courtesy of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Achieving a Better Life Experience: ABLE What’s up in Maryland and around the nation? Maryland’s legislature passed a bill last April to create the “Maryland ABLE Program,” making it possible for individuals with disabilities to open accounts similar to college savings plans but to save for disability related expenses. The […]
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Zoomax.co created an interesting infographic on the 10 benefits of a video magnifier. Check out all the reasons they suggest for choosing the right assistive technology device, including function, price, and appearance. This infographic can be found online.
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Webinar Series: Learn more about Social Security Benefit Programs for Students Under 22 Written and Presented by Michael Walling, M.Ed. The “Social Security Benefit Programs for Students Under 22” Webinar was developed from the workshops I have conducted over the past four years for parents, teachers, and human service professionals. This webinar addresses the most common questions, concerns, and issues […]
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By Their Side’s Annual Meeting of Families Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Place: Hellas Restaurant 8498 Veterans Highway Millersville, Maryland Cost: $20.00 per person includes Buffet Lunch The Program: “Changes and Opportunities” Introduction to ABLE Accounts ABLE Accounts will offer important new savings options for […]
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Many people struggle on a daily basis to participate in life around them. For many an inability to hear well makes life an ongoing challenge. For some, isolation, depression and loneliness are constant companions because they cannot hear. They wish for something different, but they do not know where to turn. The Starkey Hearing Foundation […]
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Six States Receive Nearly $15M in Grants to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities On September 14, the Department of Labor announced grants totaling $14.9 million to six states as part of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) that is intended to improve employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. This is the seventh […]
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