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Reizen Talking Label Wand

Updated as of September 18, 2024. This tool offers a built-in headphone jack in addition to the speakers in the wand. We could not find documentation regarding the maximum audio recording length per label, but the system can support up to 250 hours of playback. Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project […]

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VOXCOM III 100 Voice Labeling System

Updated as of September 18, 2024. The VOXCOM III 100 Voice Labeling System allows us to record 10-second messages on cards. Note that these cards are relatively large, and they do not come with a way to stick them on a medicine bottle. One possible workaround is to put both the medicine bottle and its […]

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Transition: What It Is and Family Information Guides from MSDE

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Let’s investigate recently updated secondary transition resources provided by our Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). We’ll also discuss other great resources that will help “Map Your Upcoming Transition Travels” this school year. What is Secondary Transition? Federal law and Maryland law require that public schools provide students with […]

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Life After IEPs—When Do Things Change, and Why?

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Below, we examine when and why students are no longer eligible for IEPs. When Do I Stop Having an IEP? Most IEPs for blind/low vision students end because the student graduates from high school or “ages out” at age 21, in Maryland. Why Do IEPs Stop? IEPs (individualized education […]

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PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System

Updated as of September 18, 2024. PENfriend is an electronic labeling system that puts you in charge of what to label, how to label it, and where to affix the label. PENfriend’s Power PENfriend labels can record up to 60 minutes of audio. Thus, in addition to labeling medicine, we can use these labels to […]