1026 East 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 235-3073
Email: president@nfbmd.org
Computer Training & Information
Descriptions were taken from he organizations’ web sites.
The International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone:
(410) 659-9314
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
Web site: www.nfb.org
E-mail: nfb@nfb.org
The International Braille and Technology Center (IBTC) is the world's largest demonstration and evaluation center for computer-related technologies used by blind people. This unique facility is a valuable resource for blind individuals, their families, employers and other interested people. IBTC offers free information, demonstrations and vendor free advice about various kinds of computer-access devices which are now available.
IBTC's goals are to:
- Stimulate development of technology for blind people
- Facilitate comparative evaluation of state-of-the-art technological devices
- Test innovative technologies
- Function as a hands-on training center for blind individuals and other interested parties and groups
The center has an exhaustive inventory of computerized Braille-embossing devices, as well as Braille translation programs, speech synthesizers, screen review programs, reading machines, scanners, optical character recognition systems, Braille note taking devices, accessible cell phones and voting machines, talking cash registers and more.
DeWitt & Associates
700 Godwin Ave., Suite 110
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Phone:
(201) 447-6500
Fax:
(201) 447-1187
Web site: www.dewittassociates.net
E-mail: info@4dewitt.com
Produces and sells curriculums and tutorials for various assistive technology software programs.
Iowa Department for the Blind: Project Assist With Windows
524 Fourth St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:
(515) 281-1357
Web site: www.blind.state.ia.us/assist
E-mail: assist@blind.state.ia.us
Produces low-cost tutorials designed for use with screen reader and magnification software on applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Learning Independence Through Computers
1001 Eastern Ave., 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone:
(410) 659-5462
TTY:
(410) 843-0219
Fax:
(410) 659-5472
Web site: http://www.linc.org
E-mail: info@linc.org
Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC) is a state-of-the-art computer resource center where children and adults with a variety of disabilities learn ways to gain independence through the use of computers at home, school and work.
LINC is an alliance of persons with disabilities, their families, professionals and the business community committed to the principle that every person with a disability should have access to beneficial computer technology. LINC is the Maryland member of the Alliance for Technology Access, a nation-wide network of 46 community based organizations serving more than 100,000 people annually. The organization draws upon the expertise and information base of the entire alliance in responding to the needs of people with disabilities.
MarvelSoft
33222 Lynn Ave.
Abbottsford, BC Canada V2S1C9
Phone:
(800) 987-1231
Fax:
(800) 985-1231
Web site: www.marvelsoft.com
E-mail: sales@marvelsoft.com
Manufactures a talking typing tutor called Typing Teacher. The program is designed to teach keyboarding skills. Also sells Marvel Math for windows.
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 1-800-TECH TAP (800) 832-4827 Voice
TTY: (866) 881-7488
Fax:
(410) 554-9237
Web site: www.mdtap.org
Email: mdtap@mdtap.org
The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) is a program funded by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The purpose of MD TAP is to provide a statewide, consumer-responsive system of information and access to adaptive technology for persons of any age with a disability.
Services offered by MD TAP include:
- Information and referral
- Training (including individual consultations, workshops and conferences)
- Equipment demonstrations and loans
- Assistance in obtaining funding for technologies
MD TAP operates regional demonstration centers and makes visits to all parts of the state.
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Technology Services
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone:
(888) 200-7117
TTY:
(410) 554-9583
Fax:
(410) 554-9222
Web site: www.dors.state.md.us
E-mail: dors@dors.state.md.us
The primary purpose of DORS Rehabilitation Technology Services (RTS) program is to prescribe the necessary technology-based equipment and provide the skills to enable DORS client/applicants to succeed in their programs. The RTS program has acquired an international reputation for the progressive application of state-of-the-art microcomputer technology to assist individuals with disabilities. Persons who are blind or visually impaired may receive evaluation and consultation on various assistive device options and the use of microcomputer based assistive technologies. The RTS staff also consults with employers to recommend appropriate reasonable accommodations and job-related technology.
Torres Foundation
1725 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 349-8486
E-mail: atorres@torresfoundation.org
Conducts assistive technology assessments, provides computer training for people who use screen readers and magnification software.