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Embracing Self-Care: A Vital Practice for People with Disabilities

Discover why self-care is a vital practice for people with disabilities at The IMAGE Center of Maryland.

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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Bridges Blog Series: September Solutions 2024

Tips For Using Windows 11 with JAWS

September Solutions School has begun throughout the state of Maryland, and we at the Bridges Technical Assistance Center and Helpdesk explore solutions to help prepare for two environments we cannot control: Medical care and Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 11. This week, our special guest contributor Curtis Chong. Curtis helps us dive into Windows 11 […]

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Covid-19 Public Health Awareness

Happy International Day of Sign Languages!

At The IMAGE Center, we believe in the power of communication and inclusion. Today, we are excited to share a special message from Usherla DeBerry, Director of the Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

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Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Resources for Homeschooled Braille Learners

Updated as of September 20, 2024. Scenario: Students who need braille instruction are homeschooled. What supports/resources are available? Strategy: Public school instruction Responsibilities of the Home Public School (LEA – Local Education Agency) The responsibilities of a homeschooled student’s local public school (LEA) in Maryland (and most states) are limited. A few states provide additional […]

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Assessment Accommodations Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Interpreting Results of Assessments That Are Not Normed On Or Validated For Blind-Low Vision Students

Updated as of September 20, 2024. Scenario “My 3rd grade braille student is taking the Woodcock Johnson v. 4 in braille. Her special education case manager is administering the test. Math tests 5 and 9 are in Nemeth code but in a math format that my student has never been exposed to before. I think […]