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Getting Vaccinated!

The State of Maryland opened a mass vaccination site at the Baltimore City Convention Center. Find locations and providers through the State’s vaccine locator tool.  If you are over 65 and you live in Baltimore City, you can fill in the interest form and you will be contacted by a Maryland Access Point (MAP) Ambassador when appointments become […]

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Email on the Go with iOS Mail

Managing Mail May When we go to school or work full-time, we need to communicate effectively with our colleagues, teachers and employers. Checking our email is part of our morning routine, and we continue to check our email throughout the day. This May, we’ll explore ways to read, write and organize email for our personal […]

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VoiceOver® Screen Reading Software

Updated as of May 4, 2024 VoiceOver® is the screen reader software for Apple devices: iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. Unlike screen reader software for computers that run Windows® software, VoiceOver® does not need to be downloaded or installed on the device. While Apple developed and maintains the operating system (OS) used on its devices, […]

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NVDA® Screen Reading Software

Updated as of May 4, 2024 NVDA is open-source software, and it is available at no cost. This means, however, that there is not a company behind NVDA, though training materials and technical support services may be purchased. Nevertheless, it can be helpful to be able to use multiple screen readers – both for ease […]

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Freedom Scientific Accessibility Software (JAWS®, ZoomText®, and Fusion®)

Updated as of May 4, 2024 JAWS® Screen Reading Software JAWS is screen reading software that is both rich and robust. Freedom Scientific provides a wealth of resources for JAWS users. From traditional guides and shortcut sheets to YouTube videos and MP3s, Freedom Scientific allows you to pinpoint your training needs and get the information […]

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Stroke Awareness

Prevention is key. It’s important to get or stay healthy by eating right, working out, and not being afraid.