Date: December 11, 2024Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET Program Description Accessible digital content means the content is designed in a way that it can be used by a wide range of people. This includes people with disabilities such as learning, physical, and vision limitations. Everyone can get the information they need if it is […]
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Program Description Recorded: November 20, 2024 – Creating a quality document involves more than typing the right words. If we want information to reach the widest range of people, then the content must be accessible. Creating accessible documents is important for more than people with visual impairments, it impacts people from all walks of life. […]
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Program Description Recorded: November 13, 2024: Creating a quality document involves more than typing the right words. We format our documents to make them easier to read and more appealing to the eye. We often see an extra space between paragraphs to create a clear break. Or we may move a section to the next […]
Program Description Recorded: October 23, 2024 – In this webinar, we welcome Mary and Kayla, occupational therapists at Gallant Therapy Services, to talk about a new artificial intelligence tool they are using called Korro AI. This technology helps them plan exciting activities that automatically adjust to provide the “just-right challenge” for each client. It measures […]
Program Description Recorded: October 1, 2024 – Are you voting in the General Election but you are unsure if the process will be accessible to you? Attend this webinar presented by Disability Rights Maine staff to learn about accessibility in the voting process. You have the right to vote privately and independently! You will leave […]
Program Description Recorded: September 25, 2024 – Have you ever seen a guide dog in action before? Are you curious about what their job truly entails? What is the importance of teamwork between guide dog and handler? Please join Melissa Carney, Community Outreach and Graduate Support Manager at Guiding Eyes for the Blind for an […]
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Program Description Recorded: September 17, 2024 – Creating accessible content is important for many reasons beyond the possible legal requirements, the information you are sharing can reach more people and it ensures readers do not miss critical information. When content is fully accessible, it benefits people with vision impairments, learning disabilities, color blindness, and many […]
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Program Description Recorded: September 4, 2024 – Living in Maine, we recognize the importance of having the ability to drive as it increases independence and gives people more freedom. For people with disabilities of all ages (adolescents, adults and seniors) driving can present many challenges. In this webinar participants learn about the importance of driving […]
Program Description Recorded: August 20, 2024 – The Earth is heating up, and making it more challenging to keep our bodies cool. Overheating is dangerous for anyone, but more so for those with disabilities and advanced age. In this webinar, we will look at low- and high-tech methods for keeping cool and hydrated in hot […]
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Program Description Recorded: July 31, 2024 – Neurodiversity is a word we are hearing more often. It describes differences in the way people’s brains work. People who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and autism are considered neurodiverse, but other diagnoses can also fall under this category. People who are neurodiverse can be a wonderful […]
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