Bridges Technical Assistance Center

Our free Helpdesk provides Maryland blind/low vision students, their families, & their educators easy access to accurate and up-to-date transition information.

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #NationalWeekNovember
This week, we explore some great resources to help us save money as we celebrate National Deal Week!

#NationalDealWeek

https://t.co/DDfNeUMqBy

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Get your child a packet of fun. Our Santa/Winter Letter program is open for children under age ten. Each packet includes Braille and print letters in either English or Spanish, and some fun activities to get the whole family participating: https://t.co/YmleSR2yXU

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #NationalWeekNovember
This week, we share great education-related information from the #BridgesResourceLibrary to help celebrate American Education Week!

#AmericanEducationWeek

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp is a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on training from #DigitalInclusion experts and engage with potential employers in the field. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future! Apply today: https://t.co/4LHoGo3PPq

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #NationalWeekNovember
This week, we share entrepreneurial information from the Bridges Resource Library to help celebrate Global Entrepreneur Week!
Entrepreneurial Information from the #BridgesResourceLibrary

# GlobalEntrepreneurWeek

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #NationalWeekNovember
This week, we share entrepreneurial information from the Bridges Resource Library to help celebrate Global Entrepreneur Week!
Entrepreneurial Information from the #BridgesResourceLibrary

# GlobalEntrepreneurWeek

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #NationalWeekNovember
This week, we share financial information from the Bridges Resource Library to help celebrate National Talk Money Week!
Financial Information and Resources from the #BridgesResourceLibrary

#NationalTalkMoneyWeek

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #OmnipotentOctober
Employment Information and Resources from the #BridgesResourceLibrary
https://t.co/U14YaGFVQQ.

#BlindnessAwarenessMonth
#MeetTheBlind
#BlindMonth
#BlindnessAwareness

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #OmnipotentOctober
Braille Information and Resources from the #BridgesResourceLibrary
https://t.co/zISAmTKh9P.
#Braille
#MusicBraille
#BlindnessAwarenessMonth
#MeetTheBlind
#BlindMonth
#BlindnessAwareness

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #OmnipotentOctober
White Cane Information and Resources from the #BridgesResourceLibrary
https://t.co/YoPy81ltyi
#WhiteCane
#WhiteCaneDay
#WhiteCaneAwarenessDay
@WhiteCaneDay
#BlindnessAwarenessMonth
#MeetTheBlind
#BlindMonth
#BlindnessAwareness

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #OmnipotentOctober
Advocacy Information and Resources from the #BridgesResourceLibrary
https://t.co/RWfIlrnXKK

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #OmnipotentOctober
Harnessing Information Using Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with David De Notaris
https://t.co/K3e6CzNH36

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #SeptemberSolutions
Tips For Using Windows 11 with JAWS
Curtis Chong helps us dive into Windows 11 with the JAWS screen reader.
https://t.co/OTGE3PGYrD
#a11y

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #SeptemberSolutions
Comparing and Contrasting Windows 10 and Windows 11
Our special guest contributor, Curtis Chong, helps us understand what changes we can expect from the Windows 11 operating system.
https://t.co/XnJu2kjJPL
#a11y

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #SeptemberSolutions
Advocating for Medical Accessibility
This week, we focus on tools for advocating for accessibility in healthcare.
https://t.co/4X0I16AvGe

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #SeptemberSolutions
Accessibility for Medical Check-in and Information
This week, we focus on using accessibility tools to check into medical appointments.
https://t.co/bpEAZQD8af
#a11y

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #AppetiteForAccessibilityAugust
This week, we get OUT of our kitchens! Let’s dive into checking out the accessibility of the food delivery apps that offer an easy (though more expensive) alternative to cooking.
https://t.co/yfIsHFVOoO

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #AppetiteForAccessibilityAugust
Say goodbye to not knowing information on food packages! Check out these tools that will enable you to access any printed information via the method of your choosing.
https://t.co/j0CShPQSCx

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

#BridgesHelpdesk #TransitionTip: #JetSettingJuly

Use our up-to-date Bridges Resource Library to check out the public transportation services offered throughout the state of Maryland.

https://t.co/mVXgAz5f8A

[Bridges Technical Assistance Center @BridgesHelpdesk]

We so appreciate the dedicated and talented staff at @MDLBPD and applaud them in this very well-deserved recognition of their tireless efforts on behalf of Marylanders who are #blind or have #lowvision!!

[MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled @MDLBPD]

Congratulations to the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (MD LBPD), winners of the 2024 Regional Library of the Year Award, presented by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)!