2023 Archive

2023 Braille Spectator Newsletter

• The Braille Spectator Spring 2023
• The Braille Spectator Fall 2023 - not published yet

Annapolis Issues

• SB 0488 / SB 0645: Feasibility of an Electronic Online Ballot Return System for Maryland

• Appropriation for the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce

• SB 0535 / HB 0608: Protecting the rights of service animal and guide dog users

• SB 940  /HB 0456: Availability of Accessible Prescription Labels for the Blind and Print Disabled

2023 Resolutions

• Resolution 2023-01 Regarding Autonomous Vehicle Operation in Baltimore, Maryland
• Resolution 2023-02 Regarding Disability Determination for Transit Services
• Resolution 2023-03 Regarding Equal Access to Medical Information and Services
• Resolution 2023-04 Regarding Updating the Partial Property Tax Exemption for Blind Homeowners
• Resolution 2023-05 Regarding MTA’s Inaccessible Fare Machines Located at Light Rail and Subway Stations

2023 State Convention

• The 2023 and 2024 state convention is being merged and the NFBMD state convention will now be held in the February time frame.