Omnipotent October
Omnipotent is one of our favorite “O” words, and it helps us to celebrate the month of October with alliteration. Omnipotent means “all-powerful,” and we recognize that none of us can (or even want to be) all-powerful. Nevertheless, we all could use a bit more power at times.
October brings us many blindness-related month and day recognitions, including:
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- World Blindness Awareness Month
- Blind Equality Achievement Month
- October 15:
- White Cane Awareness Day
- White Cane Safety Day
- Blind Americans Equality Day
- And, in the United Kingdom, they celebrate National Braille Awareness Week October 9-15 this year!
This month, we are so excited to highlight information and tools that empower blind/low vision individuals – taking a step toward Omnipotence!
- October 1: Harnessing Information Using Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with David De Notaris
- October 8: Advocacy Information and Resources
- October 15: White Cane Information and Resources
- October 22: Braille Information and Resources
- October 29: Employment Information and Resources
This week, we share information and resources about braille – a non-visual tool for reading and writing that empowers blind/low vision individuals to access written text independently every day. It’s a great way to celebrate especially during Blindness Awareness Month!
Braille Information and Resources in the Bridges Resource Library
Background information
Maryland-Specific Laws Controlling Braille and Orientation and Mobility Assessments and Instruction entry
Resources for learning braille
Maryland’s Division of Rehabilitation Services and Office of Blindness & Vision Services entry
Resources for Homeschooled Braille Learners Reading Room entry
Resources for obtaining braille
Sources of Free Braille Books entry
Sources of Low-cost Braille Books entry
Braille eReaders entry
Study resources in braille
Braille and Tactile Graphics for PSAT and SAT Practice Tests entry
Prepare for the ACT Using These Braille and Tactile Graphics Resources entry
Prepare for the PSAT Using These Braille and Tactile Graphics Resources entry
Prepare for the SAT Using These Braille and Tactile Graphics Resources entry
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Music braille
Meeting Braille Music Needs entry
Music Braille/Braille Music entry
Music Braille Translation Software entry
Braille contests
Braille Challenge entry
Braille Readers Are Leaders entry
Reach Out to Us at the Free Bridges Helpdesk anytime!
Please check out the Bridges Technical Assistance Center Resource Library today!
Contact us
Follow the Bridges Helpdesk Facebook page for more transition tips, and please contact the Bridges Technical Assistance Center’s Free Helpdesk for Maryland Blind/Low Vision Transition Students, Families, and Educators anytime using:
- Our Accessible web form
- Email: Helpdesk@IMAGEmd.org
- Text or Leave a Voice mail message: (410) 357-1546
- Bridges Helpdesk Facebook page or Facebook Messenger
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson.