The Justice Department has updated its “Common Questions About COVID and the ADA” to address two COVID-era issues affecting people with disabilities: first, ensuring that medical facilities’ visitor policies take into the account the rights of people with disabilities to receive equal access to care; and second, ensuring that outdoor retail or dining spaces (sometimes called “streateries”) […]
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The Council and the Maryland Department of Health Partner to Bring You COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Plain Language The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the release of seven (7) COVID-19 fact sheets in plain language. The Council funded the development and design of the fact sheets with grant money from […]
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (Closed captions available) Get gift ideas for your wish list or friends and family. It can be tricky to find accessible devices, but we have your back! Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access on Wednesday, December […]
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The University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with other investigators, seeks the opinion of all stakeholders related to wheelchair service and funding. This work is part of a larger Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project funded to investigate and propose a new policy that better aligns with the needs of people who use wheelchairs as well as […]
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Join in on a free, live demo of ElliQ, the first-ever empathetic care companion robot designed to empower older adults to live healthy, independent lives! ElliQ’s proactive design sets her apart from all other voice-activated devices. You’ll learn about her many capabilities, including health and wellness support, communication and connection tools, entertainment features, and […]
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Fall is a beautiful time: cooler weather, colorful leaves, family gatherings and holiday preparations. Sometimes this also means that money flows out without a plan and January arrives with debt & financial stress. Make sure this doesn’t happen in your family–take a financial education class this week to make your plan for this wonderful time […]
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