PEAT Talks is a new virtual speaker series hosted by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT). Held the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET, PEAT Talks will showcase various organizations and individuals whose work and innovations are advancing accessible technology in the workplace. Featured speakers will deliver a 10- to […]
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ADA Live! (WADA) is a free monthly show broadcast nationally on the Internet. Ask questions and learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It covers a wide variety of topics ranging from education to emergency evacuation to web access. Visit them online at http://www.adalive.org/schedule to find their current schedule.
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The Lollipop Kids Foundation is hosting a DME DONATION & PICK-UP DAY! SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Do you have durable medical equipment (DME) that your child has outgrown or is no longer using? If so, donate it to our durable medical equipment closet on Saturday, September 19! LKF will be picking up items in Maryland, DC […]
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Contributed by Jim McCarthy, Executive Director, MDTAP As a program challenged to enhance awareness of and availability to assistive technology for people with disabilities and their families, MDTAP has had many opportunities to participate in commemorations of the Americans with disabilities Act 25th anniversary. Participating in these events compels me to think about the relationship […]
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The National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program present Web Accessibility Training Day on November 4, 2015 Location: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Event: The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in Nonvisual […]
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NVDA Remote has landed! Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Remote access to another computer has been commonplace for years–that is if a screen reader is not required. In an office environment, this means trouble shooting another machine or system administration duties are impossible if assistive technology is required. Now there is a […]
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