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Career Education: Preschool through Middle School for Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Literacy for Complex Learners</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Implementing Tactile Symbols with Kelly Fonner</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">ParentConnect: A family support Group offered in partnership with the Virtual Parent Support Group Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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NFB mentoring program: Mastering the Common Application Essay </span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Career Education and Transition: Middle School through High School for Students with Visual Impairments, including those with Additional Disabilities</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Teaching Independent Living Skills to Blind and Low Vision Students</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">How Parents and Families Can Support Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Connections Beyond Sight and Sound Summer Institute</span></a>- Cortical Visual Impairment: Communication Literacy, and Related Skills 3-5 pm EST </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Placement decision making in PE related to promoting potential in all areas of the ECC</span></a> 3:30 pm EST</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">NCUEB</span></a> test at the Maryland School for the Blind </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Sensory Balance Tool for CVI</span></a> (First 10 people to register from Maryland will receive a FREE Sensory Balance Manual Written by Christine Roman-Lantzy and Matt Tietjen.)
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<span style="font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department is pleased to announce our series of ECC Professional Development Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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the ECC into Physical Education and Preparing for the Summer by Dr. Lauren Lieberman This webinar already happened and the recording can be found here</span></a> (link will take you to the recording) </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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decision making in PE related to promoting potential in all areas of the ECC</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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and resources in physical education for blind and low vision students</span></a>.3:30 pm EST </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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tricks, and guidance in particular schools and with particular students. <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fd5c4e0269&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">To receive consult services
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">August 3: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=a779f0c0b7&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Career
Education: Preschool through Middle School for Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Education and Transition: Middle School through High School for Students with Visual Impairments, including those with Additional Disabilities</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Balance Tool for CVI</span></a> (First 10 people to register in Maryland will receive a FREE Sensory Balance Manual Written by Christine Roman-Lantzy and Matt Tietjen.) </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Independent Living Skills to Blind and Low Vision Students</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">September 8: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=048bd3ca69&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Teaching
the ECC through STEM for students with visual and Multiple Impairments</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Participants will be able to describe the components of anticipation, motivation, communication and confirmation as related to the individual’s learning</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Participants will gain knowledge and skill to better identify, assess and educate students who have or at risk for CVI</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=150991ae39&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;color:#007C89">Register
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<strong><span style="font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">TogethAER Again</span></strong><span style="font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">At this time, we are planning to have an in-person conference and are so excited to see our friends and colleagues. More information to follow soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Date: October 22, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Location: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=17c253bd10&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Maritime Conference Center</span></a> in Linthicum,
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">We also need your expertise. Please consider presenting and sharing your knowledge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=307fa6770e&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Submit a Proposal here</span></a>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">It's that time again to think about nominating your colleagues in the vision and rehabilitation fields. Especially given the unusual times we have lived through over the past year, nominating a
fellow professional will have even greater meeting, The awards for excellence in education and rehabilitation are for active professionals only. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Nominations can be submitted in the form of a Word document to Al Kaufman at
<a href="mailto:alan.kaufman@pgcps.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">alan.kaufman@pgcps.org</span></a> or by filling out the Google forms in the links below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b0d573a800&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89">Recognition of Excellence in Direct Service in Education</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e32c11640d&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89">Recognition of Excellence in Direct Service in Rehabilitation</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9fe8fab9f9&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89">Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Blindness and Visual Impairment</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=825f62f8c9&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89">Friend
of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community</span></strong></a> i<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Happy nominating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">NFB summer 2021 virtual pre-ETS offerings from the NFB Career Mentoring Program<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c36508b40d&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89;font-weight:normal">Apply for NFB Summer offerings here</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">August 3 7:00 PM Eastern | Navigating the Online Job Application<br>
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August 9 7:00 PM Eastern | Mastering the Common Application Essay<br>
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August 17 7:00 PM Eastern | Getting the Most Out of Your IEP in High School<br>
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September 6 7:00 PM Eastern | Job Interview Strategies<br>
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September 14 7:00 PM Eastern | Exploring Your Interests Through Job Shadowing and<br>
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September 20 7:00 PM Eastern | Note taking Fundamentals<br>
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Questions: Maurice Peret,<br>
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Mobile (804) 928-4015 <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">If you are looking for an opportunity to take your career readiness skills to the next level, please join the NFB Career Mentoring Program along with
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">When?: </span></strong>Saturday, August 14, 2021<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Time?:</span></strong> 10 AM - 4 PM<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Who is invited?:</span></strong> Eligible blind and low-vision high school and college students between ages 14 and 21<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Please RSVP no later than 5:00 PM Friday, August 6, 2021 by contacting Maurice Peret, Coordinator of Career Mentoring & Employment Programs, at 410-659-9314,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">This great program offers refurbished laptops and desktops to any blind and low vision individual in the United States.
You can receive one device per year. Can be a great option for student home use.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Cost: Laptops $200, </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Desktops: $145</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">If the TVI writes a letter on how the student would benefit from the computer and attaches it to the application, a $60 discount will be applied to the already discounted price!</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11">
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Comes with Windows 10</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11">
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Send the letter from the TVI, to get the $60 discount</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo12">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Once application is approved, you will be contacted to purchase with a credit card, can also sent a purchase order</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo12">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ships free matter for the blind directly to the student</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo12">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Device Comes with a one year replace policy</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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Contact person: Bryan Carver <a href="mailto:service@computersfortheblind.org" target="_blank">
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<h3 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:16.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444">Reach the LBPD Kids desk at:
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">It’s Back to School! Don’t worry, The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled has you covered. Whether you are a student, parent, or teacher we have an abundance of FREE and readily
available services, programs, and materials. Need additional support, contact the Youth Reference Desk for more assistance. If you request a call from a librarian, please allow one business day for us to respond. For faster service, connect with us directly
at <a href="mailto:kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov" target="_blank">kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Challenge begins June 28th – August 6, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">This year, our theme is all about animals and the stories around them. All ages are welcome to participate as there is a challenge for everyone. We challenge our patrons to read books, attend library
programs, and complete activities throughout the summer. Keep track of your reading on our
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Tails & Tales Summer Learning 2021 (Newborn to 3) Encourage your child’s early literacy skills by completing any of the Read, Talk, Sing, Write, or Play activities. Earn a rubber ducky when you
complete 10 activities. Additionally, keep reading to earn a board book, another rubber ducky, and entry into the grand prize raffle drawing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Tails & Tales Summer Learning 2021 (Kids - Teens) MD LBPD is giving our readers options on how to earn 30 points toward completion. When you are finished, collect your completion prize. Additionally,
keep reading to earn an entry into the grand prize drawing! The number of completion points can be earned according to your age group. Grand Prizes will consist of gift cards, toys, or tickets to special events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Bridges Helpdesk will continue into 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">High-quality and reliable information about the accessibility of curricular materials, including software</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14">
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Semi-annual Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk Roundtables for each of the following groups: (1) transition-age students, (2) their families and community allies, and (3) their
educators (special and regular education teachers, school support staff, paraprofessionals, and administrators)</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14">
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<h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Upcoming Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays: START NOW<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">August 3: Start Now: Testing Accommodations for College Board Tests (PSAT, SAT, AP, CLEP)</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l14 level2 lfo15">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">August 10: Start Now: Testing Accommodations for the ACT Tests</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l14 level2 lfo15">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">August 17: Start Now: Brush up on your accessible software (JAWS/ZoomText/NVDA/VoiceOver)</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l14 level2 lfo15">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">August 24: Start Now: Explore Demos Accessible Online Scientific Graphing Calculator</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l14 level2 lfo15">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">August 31: Start Now: Gather Tactile graphics and tools to make them</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Always Free and Confidential<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The Free Bridges Helpdesk supports educators as well as students and families of blind/low vision students everywhere in Maryland. Our dedicated blind
adults and blindness education experts are eager to help with questions, concerns, and ideas and to invest the time to ensure that you get thorough and helpful answers.<br>
All inquiries are confidential, and we will never share information that identifies anyone who contacts the Helpdesk.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Conchita Hernandez<br>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Statewide Blind and Low Vision Specialist</span><br>
Maryland State Department of Education<br>
Division of Special Education/Early <br>
Intervention Services<br>
200 W. Baltimore Street<br>
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595<br>
410-767-0812 office<br>
410-333-8165 fax<br>
<a href="mailto:conchita.hernandez@maryland.gov" target="_blank">conchita.hernandez@maryland.gov</a><br>
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