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Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Series: Assessment Accommodations, April 2022

Assessment Accommodations April: Accommodations versus Modifications

For individuals with disabilities, accommodations make the difference between access to opportunities and being shut out of those opportunities. Accommodations, while vital, vary from individual to individual and depend on many different factors. Join the Bridges Helpdesk as we explore understanding, identifying, and advocating for accommodations in the area of assessments, including quizzes and tests, […]

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Want to Be Your Own Boss? – #MomAndPopBusinessOwnersDay

Have you ever noticed just how many national and international celebratory days there are on the calendar? Join the Bridges Helpdesk this month to delight in some of our favorite themed days with us! Topics include: March 1: International Zero Discrimination Day #ZeroDiscriminationDay March 8: National Proofreading Day #NationalProofreadingDay March 15: World Social Work Day […]

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World Social Work Day #WSWD – Learning from Blind Professionals in the Field

Have you ever noticed just how many national and international celebratory days there are on the calendar? Join the Bridges Helpdesk this month to delight in some of our favorite themed days with us! Topics include: March 1: International Zero Discrimination Day #ZeroDiscriminationDay March 8: National Proofreading Day #NationalProofreadingDay March 15: World Social Work Day […]

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International Zero Discrimination Day – Tips for Self-advocacy and Self-determination

Have you ever noticed just how many national and international celebratory days there are on the calendar? Join the Bridges Helpdesk this month to delight in some of our favorite themed days with us! Topics include: March 1: International Zero Discrimination Day #ZeroDiscriminationDay March 8: National Proofreading Day #NationalProofreadingDay March 15: World Social Work Day […]

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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Employment Resources Series: Resolutions for Resilience, January 2022

Resolutions for Resilience: Hacks for Making Screenshots/Screen-shares Accessible

January always ushers in a new year, and many take the opportunity to develop New Year’s Resolutions during this month. While Resolutions can take many forms (including diet, exercise, etc.), the Free Bridges Helpdesk offers some tips for helping you get the access you need with Resolutions for Resilience. Coaching Your Teachers on Accessibility Controlling […]