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Text Size and Zoom Difficulty: Beginner Category: Presentation Content must remain readable and understandable when text size or page zoom is set to at least 200% or twice the default size. While it is optimal to decrease the likelihood of horizontal scrollbars or changes in visual design or document layout at these settings, readability and […]

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Maryland DORS Is Now On Facebook! The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) is now on Facebook.  DORS will be using its Facebook page to share consumer success stories, post Emergency/inclement weather notices, circulate info about job fairs, meetings and other events, and to pass on resources for and from community partners. To find out more, […]

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BJAA Launches New Website  The Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA) is a new website created to promote an inclusive, spirited environment that celebrates diversity in the Baltimore community and the uniqueness of every member. The BJAA offers an array of support services in partnership with the agencies of THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Housed at […]

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AT in the news for the weeks of 8/5 thru 8/16 Teen’s inexpensive 3D-printed prosthetic could open doors for amputees in the third world “Google Glass: Not for the Hearing Impaired” – author explains issues with accessibility Look Ma, No Buttons! Bluetooth headset without buttons for users with dexterity issues The EyeWriter – a low-cost, […]

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My Life, My Choices: Giving Individuals the Choices They Need for Self-Empowerment and Independence Summit Thursday, September 19, 2013 – 9:00 am to 3:15 pm Allegany College, Continuing Education Building, Cumberland Campus 12401 Willowbrook Rd., Cumberland, MD 21502 Click to download the Word flier or PDF flier for complete information. Registration is required to ensure sufficient materials are […]

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Robustness Difficulty: Beginner Category: Validation Robustness addresses the technology implications of accessibility. It requires following web standards (e.g., valid HTML and CSS), creating content/functionality that works across various user agents (web browsers and assistive technologies), ensuring compatibility with various hardware (such as mobile devices), and considering present, future, and older technologies. While it does not […]

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