Updated as of September 13, 2024. Federal Law – Public Places Maryland Law Public Places In K-12 Schools Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department […]
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Updated as of October 8, 2024. Federal Law Maryland Law Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.
Updated as of October 8, 2024. In this entry, we review the legal protections available to Guide Dog users when taking cabs or rideshare services for transportation. Rights in the Law Both federal and state laws provide legal protections for individuals with disabilities when using “public accommodations.” These protections are two-fold: (1) the right to […]
Updated as of October 8, 2024. Please join us as investigate the legal right to use guide dogs in public places, and we discuss some advocacy tips when interacting with others in these public places. Foundations of Guide Dog User Rights Guide dog users have the right to take their animals into public places based […]
Updated as of October 11, 2024. Join us as we spotlight some free materials and resources available from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Free Materials The NFB offers a variety of other programs and resources. Both programs are great for people who are just starting to read Braille or use a white cane. […]