Audio description provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a movie, television show, or other videos. These elements include unspoken words on the screen, descriptions of the setting, and details about characters’ non-verbal actions, facial expressions, dress, etc. Audio description (AD) is built into the video. In professional AD, the AD voice is usually different […]
Have you ever felt bombarded by your screen reader voicing chat messages during Zoom meetings? Are you missing lesson content because the chats never seem to stop? Well, here is an easy solution—one that puts YOU in control of the chatbox! 1. Download the Zoom desktop client. On a computer, you can use the internet […]
Send or receive funds from friends and acquaintances for…FREE! That’s right. There’s an ACCESSIBLE way to transfer money between bank accounts without the need for a paper check or cash: Venmo. Venmo is an application that allows people to transfer money between themselves with no fees (there is a charge if you use a credit […]
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Independence Amplified Maryland
Since June of 2020, we have teamed up with the other Centers for Independent Living (CIL) around the State of Maryland to host a weekly chat via Zoom. Topics have covered a range of issues and we’ve been having a great time socializing with each other and learning. To register for our FREE upcoming events, […]
With time off from school and work, our thoughts turn to…FOOD! If you are using prepared mixes (and why not?), DirectionsForMe is a great tool to find accessible directions, nutrition information, ingredients, and sometimes allergy warnings quickly and easily Use the search function or go to the categories page and you’ll find so much information! […]