Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s discuss First Aid Kits and how to build our own. Accidents happen, and having a first aid kit at hand provides peace of mind. First Aid Kits Purpose First aid kits provide a one-stop shop for routine health needs, especially for small accidents. For example, a stumble or […]
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Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s delve into the “Why” and “How” of labeling medicine containers so that they are non-visually accessible. Why Label Medicines? Many medicines come in different shapes and sizes, particularly medicines we buy over the counter. While we can use the shape of the bottle to identify the medicine, this […]
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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 […]
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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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 […]