Efforts to be inclusive in higher education are being driven by the need for students to be exposed to accessibility concepts as part of their mainstream curriculum in order to be better prepared to address the needs of those with disabilities. The National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access invites you […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently created a financial toolkit to help people with disabilities make better informed economic decisions throughout their careers. To gather feedback and suggestions on the best ways to improve the toolkit, DOL invites you to join a national online dialogue, “Advancing Financial Equity for Individuals with Disabilities,” now through November 8. This virtual […]
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There are some excellent speakers scheduled for Independence Amplified for the rest of the year! NOVEMBER 15th: Kristen Patterson, MBA Disability and Youth Services Coordinator Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Maryland Department of Labor NOVEMBER 29th: Jennifer Eastman Director, Community Living Policy Maryland Department of Disabilities DECEMBER 6th: Presentation on Public […]
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People with disabilities must plan for the future, including how they will pay for the things they want and need. To help people with disabilities and their families begin to understand some of the resources they may want to consider as they develop their financial plan, The Arc’s Center for Future Planning has developed a series […]
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Every day we use gadgets for work, leisure, communication, and our hobbies. Technology empowers us and makes getting things done easier. Now more than ever, those with disabilities can choose from a variety of gadgets, mobile applications, and other types of devices, all designed to make their life easier. Thanks to technological innovations, people […]
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On Tuesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility is hosting an accessibility boutique on technologies blind and low-vision professionals regularly use in the workplace. Blind job applicants are equipped with the additional skills necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Technologies include: […]
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