2021 NFB of Maryland exhibit hall

Here is a directory of all the exhibitors in our exhibit hall this year

  1. Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland
  2. Vanda Pharmaceutical
  3. Low Vision Shop of Maryland and Virginia
  4. Maryland Department of Disabilities/Maryland Technology Assistance Program
  5. Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
  6. Industries for the Blind
  7. Infinite Technologies, LLC
  8. Integration Technology Group
  9. Maryland Able
  10. Maryland DORS
  11. National Aquarium
  12. PS You Are Fabulous
  13. Vispero
  14. National Harbor Chapter
  15. Western Maryland Chapter

 

 

 

Low Vision Shop

Name of Company/Organization

The Low Vision Shop of Maryland and Virginia

 

Description of Products/services

Welcome to an experiential environment for low vision and blind assistive devices. The only shop of its kind situated in the Baltimore area, we have created a place where people can explore vision aid options safely and comfortably, surrounded by everything from magnifiers to revolutionary wearable technology. We’ve brought the latest advancements into one space and surrounded them with specialized professionals who can guide the discovery of optimal vision enhancement.

Some of our brands: Ramble Tag, BlindShell, Gizahand, Dot Braille Watch, OrCam, IrisVision, Vision Buddy, Almost Blind, and much more…

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://thelowvisionshop.com/

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm

Telephone: (410) 431-2020

Email Address: info@TheLowVisionShop.com

 

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Maryland Able

Name of Company/Organization

Maryland ABLE

 

Description of Products/services

Maryland ABLE is a way for people with disabilities to save for their everyday needs, save and invest in a tax-free account, and prepare for the future without losing federal or state means tested benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.

 

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address:     www.marylandable.org

Office Hours: 9 am – 6 pm

Telephone:  855.563.2253  

Email Address:    questions@marylandable.org

 

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Maryland DORS

Name of Company/Organization

Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services

 

Description of Products/services

DORS helps people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory and learning disabilities go to work and keep their jobs by providing services such as career assessment and counseling, assistive technology, job training, higher education and job placement.

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Telephone:410-554-9277

Email Address:tandra.hunter-payne@maryland.gov

 

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Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Name of Company/Organization

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

 

Description of Products/services

The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is to provide comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Our vision is to provide innovative and quality services to meet the needs and expectations of our patrons.

LBPH Provides:

•Books and magazines in Braille delivered either through the US mail or through digital download

•Books and magazines sent in a specialized format for use with the Digital Talking Book Machine mailed directly to the patron at home or accessed via direct download

•Books in Large Print delivered through the US Mail

•Accessible Technology Training by Appointment

•Accessible Textbook Conversion through the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program

•ADA Compliant Computer Workstations both at LBPD and across the state

•Accessible events and programs held at LBPD and over the phone

All services are FREE to library patrons. Applications must be certified that patrons meet eligibility for services.

Download this PDF for LBPD general information . Download the LBPD application.

 

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Maryland-Library-for-the-Blind-…

 

Office Hours:

Monday -Friday 9-5

Telephone:410-230-2424

Email Address: reference.desk@maryland.gov

 

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Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland

 

Name of Company/Organization: 

Maryland Relay

Description of Products/services:

Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM) is a division of MDoD and operates the Maryland Relay and Maryland Accessible Telecommunications programs. Maryland Relay is a free, public service for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or speech-disabled that enables them to communicate using the telephone. The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program offers a wide variety of solutions and tools—from amplified phones to Braille TTYs to tablets— needed to independently make or receive phone calls.

 

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address:  www.mdrelay.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am -4pm

Telephone:  240-920-9594

Email Address:  tarita.turner@maryland.gov

 

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Maryland Technology Assistance Program

Name of Company/Organization

Maryland Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology Program

 

Description of Products/services

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) is a program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by helping support access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.

 

Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information

Zoom Meeting ID:

Web Link:

One-Touch Information:

 

Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):

None

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: http://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/MDTAP-Home.aspx

Office Hours: 8:30am-5pm EST

Telephone:410-554-9230

Email Address:mdtap@mdtap.org

 

The Image Center

Name of Company/Organization:

Bridges Transition Helpdesk, The IMAGE Center of Maryland

 

Description of Products/services:

A Helpdesk for Maryland Blind/Low Vision Transition Students, their Families, and their Educators

 

Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information

Zoom Meeting ID: 897 5519 6629

Passcode: 405655

Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89755196629?pwd=cDVYS2tVdTA4SU95Y3FyWTFlNHdsZ…

One-Touch Information: +13017158592,,89755196629#

 

Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):

None

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://imagemd.org/

Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 9AM-5PM

Telephone: 443-320-4003

Email Address: helpdesk@imagemd.org

 

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Vanda Pharmaceutical

Name of Company/Organization

VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS / NON-24 SLEEP DISORDER

 

Description of Products/services

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day.

 

Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information

Zoom Meeting ID: 239 845 1471

Passcode: 1

In the US dial 1-646-876-9923

Web Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2398451471?pwd=b3M4cFJxUHFnZnpuU3kyWW8vNzg0QT…

One-Touch Information:

 

Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):

None

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://vandapharma.com/

Office Hours: Mon-Fr 9-5pm

Telephone:202-579-8035

Email Address: maggie.felton@vandapharma.com

 

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Vispero

Name of Company/Organization

Vispero

 

Description of Products/services

Vispero is the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Our brands Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, Optelec, and The Paciello Group, share a long, rich history as industry leaders.We develop and deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential – to gain an education, obtain employment, succeed in professional careers, and live independently throughout their lives.

Our presentation will focus on the ElBraille Generation V.

 

Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information

Zoom Meeting ID: 933 9952 4139

Passcode: 990601

In the US dial 1-301-715-8592

Web Link: https://zoom.us/j/93399524139?pwd=azhBNmVBb3hwTkZhNDlJTkhOMFQ0UT09

One-Touch Information:

 

Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):

None

 

Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)

Web address: https://www.vispero.com

Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM ET

Telephone:800-444-4443

Email Address: info@vispero.com

 

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The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.