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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

Low-Tech and No-Tech Materials from APH for Building Skills in Braille, Nemeth Code, Physical Education, and Art entry

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

entry

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

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This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson.

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