Accessible Instructional Materials
The
Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped operates the Maryland Accessible Textbooks Program that helps post-secondary students with print disabilities gain access to textbooks in an accessible electronic format. Call the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for more information at 410-230-2424.
Accessible Telephones
The
Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) Program provides telecommunications equipment needed to independently make or receive phone calls including a variety of phones, from amplified handsets to Braille TTY's. MAT will provide a phone assessment, and in some instances, purchase the needed equipment for consumers.
Accessible Websites
Both
Maryland's Information Technology Nonvisual Access Regulations (COMAR 14.33.02.01-12) and the federal
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (36 CFR 1194.22) require that government websites must be accessible to persons with disabilities. The accessibility standards for Section 508 and Maryland's regulations are very similar. In addition, some designers choose to follow the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from W3C in addition to Section 508 standards.
Aging in Place Specialists
The National Home Builders Association maintains a
searchable online directory allowing consumers to search for a variety of home professionals including Aging in Place Specialists and Certified Active Adults in Housing Specialists.
AT Certifications
RESNA offers national certification for three specialties. Each certification promotes a standard for recognizing qualifications and validating broad-based knowledge required as the foundation for safe and effective service in the field of assistive technology.
AT Discount Sales & Services, LLC
AT Discount Sales & Services, LLC, a cooperative buying program that sells many new assistive devices at a discounted price. Discounts are available on thousands of products including Aids for Daily Living, Adapted Access Devices, Software, Seating and Positioning Equipment, Therapy Equipment, iDevice Accessories, Augmentative Communication Devices, Learning Tools, Devices for Visual or Auditory challenges, Caregiver Supplies and more.
AT Programs Nationwide
