Maryland Department of Disabilities
Jul 25th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
“Learning disabilities affect how a child understands, processes, and responds to new information. By better understanding your child’s challenges, you can help them succeed in school and in life.”
Check out HelpGuide.org for lots of great information related to learning disabilities!
Jul 20th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
Microsoft has just released updates to the FREE Seeing AI iOS app. This amazing AI – Artificial Intelligence – app narrates the world for users with visual impairments and blindness by describing people, objects, scenes and text. The new update also allows users to browse photos and get descriptions. This app is fully accessible with VoiceOver.
Jul 19th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom.
From students to professionals to friends in our community, digital documents are shared daily via email, on websites, etc. It is important for accessibility to be incorporated into the documents we create. Learn some of the basic but powerful techniques experts use every day to build accessibility into their documents. In partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on July 25, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern to learn how to make your documents accessible for all. Some topics that will be covered:
Register today for this free opportunity.
It’s Worth the EffortAccessibility simplifies and improves interactions with blind customers, employees, and employers. Accessible documents are useful to more than blind users. Most of the features added to increase accessibility also make projects easier to use for a wide variety of people.
Creating accessible documents can be simple and powerful for anybody to incorporate into their workflow. Accessibility boutiques and seminars are workshops presented by our access technology experts that provide introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech. About Center of Excellence in Nonvisual AccessibilityThe National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility provides resources and events with access technology experts. Nonvisual accessibility is creating equal access for blind and low-vision users. Learn more about the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility. |
Jul 18th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
The Maryland Department of Disabilities is pleased to announce that we are currently soliciting applications for the State Autism Coordinator position located in our department.
The State Autism Coordinator leads and coordinates the identification and evaluation of existing services for people with autism and their families throughout the State of Maryland, and in consultation with the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism–Related Needs, develops a strategic plan to address the needs of this community.
More information about the position can be found on the Maryland State Job Apps site at: State Autism Coordinator Job Posting Applications are submitted through the same link.
Jul 17th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
Sign up for free, 20 minute virtual classes from the CASH Campaign of Maryland to learn how to lower your gas and electric bills!
July 18 at 6pm: Keep your lights on! Learn what to do if you fall behind.
July 20 at 12 noon: OHEP Deep Dive. Join OPC and the Director of OHEP to review the application and documents you need.
August 8 at 1pm: Are you paying too much for your gas and electric? Find out if you have a retail supplier and how to file a complaint.
August 29 at 12 noon: Ways to save on your energy bill. Learn of free and low-cost programs to make your home more energy efficient and save you money.
Jul 11th, 2023 by MDTAP Blog
Every July is Disability Pride Month in Maryland. Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disability. It is a chance to celebrate and honor disability as a part of a person’s identity. Disability is just one part of who each person is.
People with disabilities are a large and diverse group. That means people with disabilities include people of all ages and from all backgrounds and cultures.
July is a perfect month to recognize Disability Pride as we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is the law that protects people’s civil rights and helps make sure there is access, equality, and inclusion for people with disabilities. This year is the 33rd anniversary!
To honor this month, we want nominations for our second annual Governor’s Award for Disability Culture and the Governor’s Award for Disability Achievements. These awards will highlight how people with disabilities live, learn, work, and play in the community. Last year’s award for Disability Culture went to Darren Guest and Sarah Stup. Last year’s award for Disability Achievement went to Ken Capone and Janice Jackson.
The Governor’s Award for Disability Culture focuses on people with disabilities and the arts. This includes painting, sculpture, music, theater, performance, and other kinds of art.
The Governor’s Award for Disability Achievements focuses on people with disabilities who promote equal opportunity, access, and choice in their life or the lives of others.
Send us your nominations! Tell us how that person expands, creates, or improves disability culture or achievements in Maryland.
Fill out a nomination form. You can nominate one person or more than one person. Fill out one form for each person you nominate.
Awards will be presented in October at an event.
Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2023
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