Updated as of September 14, 2024. What is Assistive Technology? In the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law that created Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), “assistive technology devices” (AT devices) have a broad definition and, essentially, anything that helps a student with a disability do something is an AT device (see the legal […]
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Updated as of August 19, 2024 We do not have to limit our learning to school classes or college courses. Check out these videos to explore all different kinds of topics! Crash Course As of August 19, 2024, the Crash Course YouTube channel has more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) videos on a variety […]
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SETT Framework
Updated as of September 7, 2024. Before deciding on what accessible AT device you need, you will want to determine how it will be useful to prove why you need it. A great tool to use in this determination is the SETT Framework (developed by the late educator Joy Zambala). SETT stands for Student, Environment, […]
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All About ABLE Accounts
Updated as of September 6, 2024. ABLE Documents Bridges Maryland ABLE Account Frequently Asked Questions Maryland ABLE Account Enrollment Form Maryland ABLE Account Contribution Form About ABLE Accounts ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for government benefits. ABLE accounts provide an inexpensive and uncomplicated way to save funds for […]
Updated as of September 7, 2024. Risk of Asset Forfeiture Upon Death – But Not in Maryland In Maryland, this is not an issue, “Under Maryland law, an agency or instrumentality of the State of Maryland may not seek payment from an ABLE account or its proceeds for any amount of medical assistance paid for […]