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Bridges Blog Educational Resources Employment Resources Extracurricular Resources Independent Living Resources Recreation Resources Series: March Madness, Reading Edition; March, 2023

Free and Low-cost Braille Books

March Madness – Reading Edition! March is National Reading Month, so the Bridges Technical Assistance Center’s Helpdesk is celebrating March Madness – Reading Edition! This month, we will be sharing reading-related resources all month long. Additionally, on March 19, from 8-9 pm, we will host a Student Meeting featuring a new reading tool: Bookshare Reader. […]

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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Series: Jumping Into January 2023

Technology and Tools Available for Free at APH!

Jumping Into January, Part 3 2022 is over, and it’s time to jump into 2023! Join us as we explore revamped and new resources to help you on your Transition journey – through school and beyond! January 3: The Bridges Helpdesk Returns and is Growing! January 10: JAWS Screen Reading Software Offers Even More in […]

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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Information Resources Series: Jumping Into January 2023

Resources from the Maryland Library for the Blind! Jumping Into January, Part 2

2022 is over, and it’s time to jump into 2023! Join us as we explore revamped and new resources to help you on your Transition journey – through school and beyond! January 3: The Bridges Helpdesk Returns and is Growing! January 10: JAWS Screen Reading Software Offers Even More in 2023! January 17: Resources from […]

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Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Employment Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Blind/Low Vision Consumer Groups, May 2022

Blind/Low Vision Consumer Groups—About the ACB and NFB

With summer nearly upon us, we invite you to join us as we explore the two largest blindness/low vision groups in the United States throughout the month of May. Regardless of whether you plan to participate in a convention this summer, we will cover the ins and outs of these organizations and how they can […]

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

Assessment Accommodations April: Guides to Testing Accommodations for Blind/Low Vision Students in Maryland

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, […]