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Announcements
Available through the National Federation of the Blind
Tapping Technology is putting out a call for disability-related articles, particularly those related to assistive technology, section 508, and universal design. If you would like to submit an article or are interested in writing an article for us, please contact:
Fairland manor is Montgomery County's first luxury townhome community that is architecturally barrier-free. From extra-wide hallways and doors to options of elevators, charir lifts, adjustable-height cabinets, and more, Fairland Manor provides customized features for each individual.
Marley Station's Helping Host Program is a free assisted shopper service designed to enhance the shopping experience of customers with disabilities.
Tulsa Community College: Job Announcement
A new program, Neuro H2O is available to individuals with significant chronic neurological impairments. A therapist will complete an initial Aquatic therapy evaluation and design an individualized water work out. The program is located at Ocean Physical Therapy in Berlin, Maryland. For more information contact Kris Martin, Program Coordinator at 410-629-1874.
THE MARYLAND YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
NEWSLINE for the Blind
NEWSLINE:
· Voice telephone Newspaper Service
· Totally electronic synthetic speech service
Anyone who cannot read conventional newsprint could qualify for the free NEWSLINE service. It is the only service that makes information available to blind people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Readers can access any NEWSLINE site by calling the local phone number from any touch-tone phone and entering their personal ID and security codes.
The NEWSLINE user can easily choose which newspaper, section, and article to read with the use of a standard touch-tone phone. Each day, with his or her morning coffee, the user can choose among the various newspapers and that day's, the previous day's, and the previous Sunday's issue of each newspaper. The menu provided allows the user to change the speed and voice quality and even spell out words. Because of the rapid electronic transfer technology used by the NFB, all of the text articles in the current day's issue of the participating newspapers are available early each morning.
Now available throughout the country, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
USA Today
The New York Times
The Chicago Tribune
The Los Angeles Times
The Toronto Globe and Mail
The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal
Plus Many Local Newspapers!
For more information, contact:
The National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Call for Articles
editor@mdtap.org or fax us at 410-485-9484. Please include a name, telephone number and/or an email address on any submission.
Thank you from all of us at Tapping Technology!
Fairland Manor: Accessible Housing
For more information, contact:
Jackie Simon
822-B Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Office: 301-984-9700 ext. 335
Fax: 301-468-1270
Assisted Shopper at Marley Station Mall; Helping Host
Helping Host Program Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
10:00 am- 12 noon
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Appointments must be made 48 hours in advance of the shopping visit. For a Helping Host Program appointment, call customer service at 410-760-8900.
Job Vacancy
Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Northeast Campus
RESOURCE CENTER SPECIALIST
Job Code: 1119-F2-49-A2
Position Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is preferred) in English, Deaf Education, or a related field. Prefer teaching experience in English at the secondary or post secondary level. Demonstrated ability to utilize all forms of communication including ASL used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and other multimedia in the classroom. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and as a team member. Philosophy compatible with that of a comprehensive urban community college.
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm.
Salary for a full-time eleven month contract $30,600 plus benefits.
Closing Date: Open until a qualified candidate is selected.
OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Job Code: 1110-F2-49-A2
Position Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Deaf Education or a related field. Prefer teaching experience in Deaf Education at the Secondary or Post Secondary level. Proven leadership qualities; demonstrated ability to utilize all forms of communication including ASL used by deaf and hard of hearing students. Significant experience in working with individuals and as a team member; ability to utilize technology in the workplace and classroom. Philosophy compatible with that of a comprehensive urban community college.
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm, flexible.
Salary for full-time eleven month contract $30,600 plus benefits.
Closing Date: Open until a qualified candidate is selected.
Note: Submit an original 2001 TCC APPLICATION to 6111 East Skelly
Drive, Suite 501, Tulsa, OK 74135, (918) 595-7854.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT AN APPLICATION.
EEO/AA Employer.
Neuro H2O
YLF and GCEPD Award Nominations
Applications for the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum are available. The MD YLF, a one week residential experience July 30-August 2 is designed for students entering their final two years of high school. There is no cost to participate and the application can be downloaded at www.mdtap.org. For more information, please contact Cathy Raggio at 301-277-2839. The deadline is January 15, however applications will be accepted after that date until all the slots are filled.
Also available at www.mdtap.org are awards forms for the following:
The Maryland Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Annual Awards
THE EVIE CUTLER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
This award is given to a public or non-profit agency or an individual working in a public or non-profit agency who has: done an outstanding job of facilitating the entry of qualified individuals with disabilities
into supported or other types of competitive employment; and/or, contributed to public understanding of the importance of people with disabilities in the workforce; and/or contributed in the area of career development. The award is named in memory of Evie Cutler who was an active member of the Anne Arundel County Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and who worked for a state agency in the 80's and 90's.
THE CHESTER A. TROY, SR. EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This is given to an employer in the State of Maryland in recognition of the employer's efforts to promote employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. The efforts of the employer must be beyond what is mandated by federal, state, and local laws. The employer must have made workforce development a priority within their organization. More than one (1) award may be given in a year. This award is named for Chester A. Troy, who was the first Chairman of the Maryland Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
OUTSTANDING MARYLAND YOUTH WITH A DISABILITY AWARD
This is the award given to a Maryland resident with a disability. The recipient must have a documented disability and have overcome significant personal challenges in order to pursue educational and/or employment goals. The recipient must show significant achievements or accomplishments - these can be personal as well as school or community service related.
THE OUTSTANDING MARYLANDER WITH A DISABILITY AWARD
This award is given to an outstanding Maryland resident with a disability who has exhibited exceptional ability and determination in entering or re-entering the workplace. The recipient should exemplify the spirit of the employment and career development process by successfully completing education and/or a training program and becoming self-supporting. The recipient should be a model to other persons with disabilities striving to reach similar goals.
To receive a copy of the eligibility criteria and an awards nomination
form, please contact Sandi Trusty at 410-333-2263 or email her at strusty@gov.state.md.us mailto:strusty@gov.state.md.us>. Be certain to include your mailing address and phone number. Deadline for application to be submitted is February 1, 2002.