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Resources For Secondary Science Classes

Updated as of September 18, 2024. Overview This is an area where it will really be helpful for regular education teachers to engage and collaborate with you regarding their curriculum. Some accessible assistive technology and tactile graphics resources can be exceptionally powerful ways to access information non-visually, but blind/low vision students will need both access […]

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Desmos (Accessible Online Calculator)

Updated as of September 18, 2024. What is a Desmos? Desmos provides, at no cost, online calculators that are accessible for screen reader users. As noted on the About Desmos Studio web page: “Desmos Studio is a Public Benefit Corporation with a goal of helping everyone learn math, love math, and grow with math. We […]

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Tactile Graphics Resources for Math and Concept Development

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Overview Please find below information about the tactile drawing board and some math resources. There are also many science resources available in the Bridges Resource Library’s Resources For Secondary Science Classes Reading Room entry. Scenarios and Strategies Scenario: Blind/low vision students resisting use of accessible tools and techniques Everyone […]

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Medical Insurance for SSI Recipients

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Maryland provides Medicaid eligibility to people eligible for SSI benefits. Application and Eligibility In Maryland, the SSI application is also the Medicaid application. Medicaid eligibility starts the same month as SSI eligibility. There is a one-month waiting period before Medicaid coverage will begin. What About SSI Recipients Who Lose […]

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Benefits That May Be Available to SSI and SSDI Recipients

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Government Support Programs Tuition Waiver at Maryland Community Colleges Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) Program SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Government Support Programs Available to SSDI and SSDI Recipients Lifeline: Free/low-cost internet or cell phone Discounted Membership Programs Amazon Prime discounted membership Walmart+ discounted membership (Walmart+ Assist) Recreational Opportunities Museums […]