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World of Possibilities Expo, 9/15/16

Sep 15th, 2016 by

World of Possibilities 2016 Expo is coming to Rockville, MD on October 1, 2016 from 11:00am – 4pm @ Hilton Washington DC/ Rockville .

Get you free passes online, and don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn about the many resources available for Marylanders with disabilities!
http://expo.caringcommunities.org/passport.php

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Creating Accessible Documents webinar, 9/14/16

Sep 14th, 2016 by

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Accessible Documents

September 20, 2016 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST | Online | Registration

During this webinar hosted by the Institute on Disability, participants will learn the steps for creating an accessible document and the importance of having content accessible. Areas to be explored include the use of alternative tags, styles, headings, hyperlink texts, and video descriptions. Pitfalls for creating accessible materials will be explored and elements to be avoided will also be analyzed. By the end of the session participants will have the knowledge to make every document moving forward accessible.

Learn More & Register >

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Portable Ramp Loan Program, 9/13/16

Sep 13th, 2016 by

The Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program Launches Statewide Portable Ramp Access Project

Baltimore, MD – Effective September 12th, the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program is set to launch the Statewide Portable Ramp Access Project (SPRAP). Established with a grant totaling $43,560 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the SPRAP will begin loaning out a variety of portable ramps immediately. For ease of consumer access and pick-up, the portable ramps will be housed at four regional sites throughout the state- The Bay Area Center for Independent Living, Accessible Resources for Independence, Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living, and Resources for Independence.
The Statewide Portable Ramp Access Project will loan portable ramps of varying lengths and types, including threshold ramps (for small steps in and around a house), modular ramps ranging from 4 to 12 feet, multifold van ramps, and more. Marylanders will now be able to borrow a ramp for up to 120 days while additional home and vehicle accessibility solutions are identified. Consumers will return the ramp after their short-term need is met or once they have identified funding for a permanent structure, and the ramp is loaned out again to another individual. With the establishment of this seed funding, the program will remain self-sustaining and has the potential to serve up to 32 individials/families at any given time.
The Reeve Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis. In this inaugural grant cycle, they have awarded over $342,483 to five nonprofit organizations in the United States that focus on accessibility and assistive technology to improve quality of life for families and individuals living with disabilities.
Ramp loan requests should be directed to Lori Markland at 1-800-832-4827 or mdtap@mdtap.org.

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Save the Date! Employment First Conference, 9/12/16

Sep 12th, 2016 by

Employment First Conference- October 19, 2016 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Hosted by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration

When – Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT

Where – The Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

Come hear subject matter experts as they give practical tips on increasing competitive integrated employment outcomes for job seekers. There will be two tracks during this conference to ensure the information is relevant for all stakeholder groups.

View the flyer online, or contact Donna Will at donna.will@maryland.gov, 410-234-8262 for more information.

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AT News Wrap Up, 9/9/16

Sep 9th, 2016 by

Uber, Lyft, and The Internet of Things. Words that are part of our vernacular, concepts that make the world go round, and advancements that make it possible for people with disabilities to have access to the same advantages as everyone else. Yay technology!!!  AT in the news for the week of 9/5 thru 9/9

Microsoft takes a different approach to interviewing candidates w/autism

Montblanc unveils a $725 ‘Augmented Paper’ and smart pen set

Please don’t treat my wheelchair like oversized luggage

Ring helps people ‘see’, thanks to grant

Digital tools help students with learning disabilities communicate & gain confidence

A year later, how Microsoft’s jobs program for people with autism is working

Blind man Uber-ing: One man’s quest to get visually impaired a tech job

Interested in trying the Hearing AI app for iOS? Details

This translation earpiece allows you to have a conversation with someone speaking a language you don’t understand

Find the BEST apps for children and adults with disabilities using Bridging Apps

[Video] More about trigger modifications for gamers with physical disabilities 

Metro eyes up to $6M a year in savings from partnership with Uber, Lyft for MetroAccess

How the Internet of Things Is Redefining Healthcare

Pôle-Ergo Creates Universal Wireless Switch to Improve Computer Access for the Disabled

NYU Improving Disability Tech

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Maryland Early Intervention Program, 9/8/16

Sep 8th, 2016 by

The Maryland Early Intervention Program offers specialized programs with expertise in the early identification, evaluation, and comprehensive psychiatric treatment of adolescents and young adults at risk for, or in the early stages of, a mental illness with psychosis.

The program uses an integrated approach to address the health and mental health needs of young adults, including providing support for co-occurring substance use disorders, and metabolic and other co-occurring medical conditions. The EIP is committed to reducing disability by equipping individuals at risk and their families with tools to manage their illness, move successfully through the developmental stages of growth, and establish a life of their choosing.

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