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Guide Dog User Rights in Public Places

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 on federal civil rights laws and […]

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Free Materials and Resources from the National Federation of the Blind

Updated as of February 4, 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. […]

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Publications and Media from the National Federation of the Blind

Updated as of February 4, 2024. Join us as we spotlight some publications and media available from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Blindness/Low Vision Publications and Media The National Federation of the Blind distributes several publications in various formats, including online HTML, email, podcast, Braille, print, and video. These publications cover topics of […]

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Accessible College Textbook Program for Maryland Students

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Join us as we learn about a program that can provide accessible versions of college textbooks. Can’t I Get My College Textbooks from My School’s Disability Services Office? Yes, you certainly can. However, the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program (MATP), discussed below, provides you with an additional option to order […]

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Publications, Media, and Free Materials from the National Federation of the Blind

Spotlight September Our September Spotlight series highlights high-impact projects and resources offered by two consumer organizations of blind people: the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). In this fourth and final installment, we spotlight some resources available from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). NFB Publications […]