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January 1997
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Susan Levy & Governor Glendening

MD TAP Shows Off Latest Adaptive Equipment At Technology Showcase

by Vaughn White


Susan Levy(left) and Bruce Bailey demonstrate
adaptive equipment for Governor Glendening.

(Graphic: sign s) The Second Maryland Technology Showcase was held on December 10 and 11, 1996 at the University of Baltimore. The two-day event featured exhibits from some 90 different state agencies, schools, non-profit and private organizations, and of course a display from Maryland TAP.

Visitors from all walks of life were able to stop in and see the latest in assistive technology available through Maryland TAP's Demonstration Lab.

Among the features of the two days of events were presentations and workshops done by MD TAP's staff. Governor Glendening & MD TAP Staff One curious visitor was the Honorable Parris N. Glendening, Maryland's Governor. Susan Levy and Bruce Bailey were able to show the Governor a computer using JAWS screenreader software for individuals with vision impairments. They were also able to demonstrate an Intellikeys adaptive keyboard with different overlays to accommodate a variety of disabilities.

Governor Glendening poses with (from left) Bruce Bailey,
Susan Levy, Mary Brady, Paul Rasinski and Tina Brown.


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