Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 31st, 2023
MDTAP’s own Dr. James Whitney will be partnering with the Kennedy Krieger Institute to provide a live, virtual tour of MDTAP’s Assistive Technology library on Tuesday, June 13! He’ll be joined by a representative from our ‘sister program’, the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Program, offering a tour of their facility and equipment as well. Register early, […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 26th, 2023
Virtual Meeting Platforms continue to be a fixture in work, school, and even personal life. The increased demand has pushed providers to add features and improve accessibility. Join the National Federation of the Blind’s Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on May 30, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to learn about the latest developments […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 25th, 2023
The IMAGE Center of Maryland Presents Disaster Preparedness Response and Recovery This session will provide a comprehensive review of the disaster preparedness /response/recovery activities of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. The discussion will include emerging challenges in how disasters impact people with disabilities. Tuesday, June 13 · 1 – 3pm EDT on Zoom REGISTER NOW
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 19th, 2023
Traffic Stop Practice Sessions for Drivers and Passengers EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next. View the 1-hour webinar and then practice being pulled over by law enforcement in Anne Arundel County. This program is offered to: Licensed drivers with a developmental disability Drivers […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 18th, 2023
By Stephen Polacek Over the course of my three years here at the IT Accessibility Initiative, I’m confident in saying we’re making headway in making Maryland more accessible to those with disabilities. This State Scoop article explains our approach to this goal. Here are some of the highlights of the past year. We’ve continued […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on May 17th, 2023
Would you like to learn or teach JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack, or Braille? Students and volunteer trainers are welcome to register at the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility for summer assistive technology (AT) classes. The Center for Accessibility at DC Public Library sponsors AT classes both remotely and in-person. The in-person classes are held on the 2nd floor, Room 205 at the Martin […]
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