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Assistive Technology Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom

CLICK HERE to register!

Join the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks and the Loan Closet for an online opportunity to learn about the various assistive technology programs available to Howard County residents.

Virtual workshop presenters include Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP), Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI), Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT), Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LPBD), Equipment Connection for Children (ECC), and the Loan Closet of Howard County.

Registration is free, but you must register to be provided access to the Zoom meeting link. To request accommodations to participate, contact Susan Potts at 410-313-4628 (voice/relay) or spotts@howardcountymd.gov.

• 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. MDTAP/MATR
• 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. ARI
• 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. MAT
• 11:30 a.m. to noon LPBD
• 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. ECC
• 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Loan Closet
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For more information about the Loan Closet of Howard County, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/loancloset or call 410-313-0363 (voice/relay).

MDTAP is excited to coordinate the Virtual Assistive Technology Awareness Day for Howard County residents! Presenters include Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Accessible Resources for Independence, Maryland Accessible Telecommunications, Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Equipment Connection for Children, and the Howard County Loan Closet.

Registration is free, but spots are limited! Sign up below:

CLICK HERE to register now!

Registration is full for the U.S. Access Board’s Accessible Signage webinar on February 3 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm (ET), but to ensure all can participate, a livestream on YouTube is being provided. A recording of the session and the presentation materials will also be available in the online archives within 48 business hours of the conclusion of the session.

All webinars include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. The webinar series is hosted by the ADA National Network in cooperation with the Board.

Project Rainbow is a unique opportunity for people who are 18 or older and have a disability that affects their sight, hearing or speech, to help tech companies improve the accessibility of their Artificial Intelligence!

Participants will collect 25-50 pictures of themselves and record a short video (20-40 seconds) doing simple actions (smiling, V sign, blinking, etc). Clear guidelines and full support will be provided during the whole project, and participants will receive compensation. This data will be used to teach AI to be more accessible!

To apply, send an email to recruitment@pacteraedge.com, and include the word “Rainbow” in the subject line

CLICK HERE to watch a short video about the project

On Tuesday, January 25 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., eastern, the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility will present a boutique about digital streaming services. Learn what streaming services are, what they offer, and how you can access them. Hear our panel of accessibility experts discuss the factors to consider when deciding on what services might be right for you. Find out about:

• Music services
• On-demand services
• Live TV services

Take advantage of this free opportunity. Click here to register for the streaming services boutique.

About Accessibility Boutiques

Accessibility boutiques are workshops presented by access technology experts of the NFB’s Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility that provide introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech. These events are offered by the National Federation of the Blind at no cost to Maryland citizens, with support from the state of Maryland through the Nonvisual Accessibility Initiative grant administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Learn more about  upcoming events- click here!