October, 2001

National Disability Awareness Month

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In this issue...

• Condolences for September 11th tragedy.
• Hearing the Funk: Deaf Dance Troupe Performance at the Inner Harbor.
• Technology Day at the LBPH.
• Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities.
• Introduction of new Editor of "Tapping Technology".

Regular Features:

• Announcements
  • Maryland Advisory Council for Individuals with Disabilities (MACID) and Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities hold Public Forum in Hagerstown.
  • Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) provides free equipment.
  • DVS TV and Movie listings for October and November.
• Events
  • ATIA 2002 Conference.
  • Delmarva Disabilities Awareness Conference.
  • Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of disabled children.
  • Achieving New Heights with Assistive Technology.
  • CSUN Conference.
  • Sign-A-Thon.
  • Power Up 2002.
  • University of Colorado Conference: Assistive Technology in Higher Institutions.
  • The Capper Foundation's Professional and Family Training Workshops.
  • Assistive Technology Expo
  • Job Club at BISM.
  • Deaf Teens weekly meeting.
  • Self Advocacy Conference.
  • 5th Annual Caregivers Conference.
  • Senior Expo 2001.
  • Senior Encounter.
  • Respite Awareness.
  • Disability Awareness Month.
  • Diversity Day in Montgomery County.
  • Sharpening the Focus Conference.
  • United Ski Tour.
  • Washington D.C Disability Events.
  • Maryland Technology Showcase.
• Book Reviews
  • When the Road Turns
  • Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities
  • Autism Through a Sister's Eyes
• Products
  • Kurzweil 3000.
  • The Cooper Car.
  • iCommunicator.
• Internet Corner
  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • National Council on Disability.
  • Disability Resources comprehensive website.
  • Ability Forum: Community Access through Technology.
  • Bookshare.
• Events Around Maryland
  • October Events.
  • November Events.
  • December Events.
• October Training Calendar