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Accessible Prescriptions

Updated as of January 28, 2024 Let’s survey various ways to obtain prescription medications with non-visually accessible labels. New Law in Maryland Will Require Accessibility from Pharmacies Just last month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law important changes with regard to pharmacy labels and information for customers. This law, which will go into effect […]

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Unlock the Power of the Syllabus

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s get acquainted with what a syllabus is and how we can use it as a tool to prepare for and succeed in our upcoming classes. What Is a Syllabus Anyway? A syllabus is a document that sets forth the outline of a course as well as important information […]

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Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Series: Spotlight September

Self-advocacy Tools 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 second installment, we spotlight some useful tools that will help you become your own best advocate in school, work, […]

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Accessible Music Tools

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Why? As with literary text and mathematical text, the most appropriate output is either print or Music Braille. Sighted peers learn and use print musical notation, and this is done for a reason—because interaction with musical text is important for musicians at all levels. Providing text-based musical notation allows […]

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Music Braille/Braille Music

Updated as of January 28, 2024. What is Music Braille/Braille Music? Music Braille is a code designed to allow individuals to read music notation accurately, efficiently, and tactilely. In fact, Louis Braille (the man who developed the braille reading code) also created the Music Braille code. Music Braille uses the same six dots used in […]