October is Print Disabilities Month. Join us for five free virtual events to learn how people access printed information. The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is hosting discussions, presentations, and a film screening. LBPD is a sister library to the Texas Talking Book Program. All events are online and open to everyone.
From October 7 to October 27, these programs will highlight conditions that make reading standard print difficult or impossible.
- Brailled It! Movie Watch Party: October 7 to 13
- Brailled It! Movie Discussion: October 13, at 6:00 p.m. (Central)
- IEPs and Print Disabilities: October 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Central)
- The Neuroscience of Dyslexia: October 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Central)
- Stroke and Dyslexia: October 27, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Central)
Registration is required. Visit the LBPD Print Disabilities Month webpage for details and sign-up links.
Featured Programs
Brailled It!
Brailled It! is a documentary about the Braille Challenge, an annual literacy competition for K-12 students who are blind or visually impaired. When you register for the watch party, you will receive access to view the film anytime between October 7 and October 13.
IEPs and Print Disabilities
Parents, guardians, educators, and advocates may find this panel especially helpful. Speakers will discuss Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), educational advocacy, and the rights students and families have when seeking accommodations.
The Neuroscience of Dyslexia
This presentation explores how more than 20 years of research have changed the way experts understand dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Attendees will learn how these discoveries have improved support and intervention strategies.
Stroke and Dyslexia
Many people associate dyslexia with childhood. However, changes in reading ability can occur later in life. This discussion will examine how strokes can affect reading and language processing at any age and will highlight the complex brain functions involved in reading.