Join us for our annual Financial Resiliency Webinar series, presented every October for Disability Employment Awareness Month! Attend expert presentations on different resources that can help Marylanders with disabilities build stability and resilience in their finances. 2023 Financial Resiliency Sessions Thursday, October 5, 3pm-4pm Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating Resources for Maryland Residents with Intellectual […]
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SAMHSA, in collaboration with RTI International, is releasing two important resources intended to aid community practitioners in the ongoing work to end the overdose crisis. “Engaging Community Coalitions to Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths” and “Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA)” are available for free online. These products will equip public health practitioners, coalitions, nonprofits, and […]
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Announcement Extreme weather. Natural disasters. Emergency events are happening with increasing frequency throughout the year, making it more critical than ever to consider the needs of people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after an emergency. This is why the Association of Assistive Technology Programs (ATAP) and the AT3 Center are releasing […]
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DIY Home Modifications for People With Disabilities Contributed by Prime Weld Everyone wants their home to be reliable and secure; there’s no exception for people with disabilities. Creating a truly accessible home requires understanding the needs of each person who lives there, which can change over time. However, with a proper assessment and a proactive […]
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom Purchase Accessible Software for All Attend the upcoming accessibility boutique on procuring accessible software for your organization. The National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland Department of Disabilities provide insights and best practices on accessible workplaces. Business owners, employees who purchase software, […]
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made a number of updates to its COVID-19 resource “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” This resource helps employers, employees, and job applicants understand COVID-19-related issues that may arise in the workplace. Key updates include: Clarifying that the […]
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