Updated as of October 8, 2024. Below, we share information about how parents and families of blind/low vision individuals can get involved in each of the two largest blindness/low vision groups in the United States. Introduction Are you a parent or family member who is part of the support system of a person who is […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Please join us as we hear from state leaders in each of the two largest blindness/low vision groups in the United States. American Council of the Blind (ACB) of Maryland Jo Ann Kucic serves as president of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) of Maryland. In this interview, […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Please join us as we hear from student leaders in each of the two largest blindness/low vision groups in the United States. Maryland Association of Blind Students Qualik Ford serves as president of the Maryland Association of Blind Students. In this interview, he shares information about what the Maryland […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. To celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day (#MomAndPopBusinessOwnersDay) on March 29, 2022, then-Bridges Helpdesk Coordinator Hindley Williams interviewed several blind entrepreneurs. Please find links to the videos and transcripts of the videos below. Want to Be Your Own Boss? We hear about job applications so often, but […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. July is Disability Pride Month because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed on July 26, 1990. The ADA built upon earlier legislation to strengthen the civil rights protections of individuals with disabilities. In July 2023, our Maryland Bridges Technical Assistance Center celebrated #DisabilityPrideMonth with a series of […]