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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Employment Resources Series: Start Now, August 2021

Explore Desmos: Accessible Online Scientific and Graphing Calculators and more!

Math is fun (it really is!), and having tools that are both accessible and powerful make it even MORE fun! For many years, blind/low vision students needed to use specialized calculators in order to fully participate with their peers in math and science classes. However, as technology increased by leaps and bounds, these specialized calculators […]

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Accessible Assistive Technology Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Employment Resources Series: Start Now, August 2021

Brush up on your accessible software (JAWS®/ZoomText®/Fusion®/NVDA®/VoiceOver®)

Summer is fabulous; it’s a great time to get out and about and enjoy freedom from the demands of learning with a laptop. However, time away from our laptops can cause our accessible software skills to get a little rusty. Here are some resources to help you brush off the dust and rust and jump […]

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Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Series: Start Now, August 2021

Testing Accommodations for ACT®

Start Now: Read below to learn how to request accommodations for the ACT® college admission exam. What Kinds of Accommodations May I Request? Students may request accommodations from the ACT to make the testing experience accessible to them. Examples of potential accommodation requests include braille tests, tactile graphics, the use of a scribe, accessible assistive […]

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Advocacy Resources Bridges Blog Educational Resources Series: Start Now, August 2021

Testing Accommodations for College Board Tests (PSAT®, SAT®, AP®, CLEP®, Accuplacer®)

Start Now: Find out how to get started with requesting accommodations for College Board exams, including the PSAT®, SAT®, AP®, and CLEP®, and Accuplacer® What Kinds of Accommodations May I Request? Students may request accommodations from the College Board to make the testing experience accessible to them. Examples of potential accommodation requests include braille tests, […]

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Summer Reading Programs at the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)

Looking for something to do with your summer? Why not spend it reading books of your choice to win fun prizes! Check out details for the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) summer reading program below! Pick Your Age Group This year’s summer reading theme is Tails and Tales, so get ready […]