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14: APH webinar Abacus and Mental Math: Why it Matters, 3-4 pm. This session looks at the research behind abacus instruction and Abacus Bee competitions for students who are blind or have low vision. You will learn how abacus practice supports number sense, working memory, reasoning, and independence.
15: Deadline to register for the short course Tell Your Story: Podcast & Documentary Filmmaking Workshop, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm over five Saturdays. Work alongside professional creators Mary Rose Madden, Charles Coen, and Abu the Flutemaker to produce your own media portfolio, including a podcast episode and a short documentary film!
18: GLIDE session Next Chapter: Stepping Into What's Ahead, 10 am to 4 pm at BISM in Baltimore. Transportation available upon request. Contact Juhi Narula (jnarula@bism.org or 410-737-2642) or Emma Meyer (emeyer@bism.org or 410-737-2616) with questions.
21: APH webinar Shaping the Future of Low Vision Technology: A Vision Professionals Focus Group; Part 1—Classroom Needs and Student Challenges, 3-4 pm. Join APH Product Managers for an interactive webinar where your frontline expertise as a TVI or O&M Specialist will directly influence the development of APH's low vision roadmap.
22: MSB ECC Webinar on Sensory Efficiency with Eileen Rivera Ley (Entrepreneur, Blind Savvy USA). 10 am EST. In her work as an accessibility strategist, Ms. Ley directs programs that prepare people with disabilities for career success. In addition, she serves as a diabetes accessibility adviser and helped develop and create “ACE Academy Online,” a fully-accessible and fully-inclusive Pre-ETS leadership, networking, and career exploration series.
MDTAP webinar Lived Experiences & The Impact of Accessibility, 1-2 pm. A look at the lived experience of those with disabilities and how their lives are impacted or work is challenged by inaccessible services. It is important to remember that while the ADA Title II Rulemaking is our obligation, accessibility goes beyond that. Learn about why really listening to constituents makes a difference.
22, 23, or 24: APH Presents: Childhood Stories and Multisensory Experiences. Join MSB and APH for a fun, FREE, and highly interactive training this April. You will walk away with ready-to-use strategies you can implement immediately! There is limited space, so please register early. In-person sessions are capped at 25 participants. All sessions cover the same content, so please register for ONLY ONE.
23: DC-MD AER Vendor Fair and Awards Night, 6-8 pm at The Maryland School for the Blind. FREE for AER members, $10 for non-members. Register by April 17th.
25: MD LBPD Chess Club, 10:30 am at 415 Park Avenue in Baltimore. Intended for ages 7-18. We'll provide all the necessary equipment and guidance. To better prepare for the first session, please complete the form. For more information, please contact LaShawn Myles at kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov.
28: NFB Enhanced Document Accessibility Webinar, 2-3 pm. Learn how to make visually appealing documents as a blind person! This webinar will give tips and tricks for using the tools available to make accessible documents that also draw the eye.
28: APH webinar Shaping the Future of Low Vision Technology: A Vision Professionals Focus Group; Part 2—AI's Role With Devices, 3-4 pm. In this second focus group discussion come ready with ideas for what role AI should play in low vision devices and how it can be integrated in future low vision tools.
28: MDTAP webinar AT After School: AT for the Neurodiverse student at Work & Home, 2 pm. We'll explore a variety of assistive technology solutions for young adults leaving high school and transitioning to work, volunteer, and community services. You'll leave this webinar with a better understanding of what and how AT can support a person seeking stronger work and community connections.
21: MSB ECC Webinar on Sensory Efficiency with Ethan Kunes (Entrepreneur). 10 am EST. Registration required here for ECC May webinar.
29 - July 3: Camp Pu Tok. Inslusive overnight camp in Northern Baltimore County.
MSB has many summer programs. Registration will open soon.
8-10: Camp Abilities at MSB.
13-14: Regional camp in Maryland.
17-18: Regional camp in Maryland.
19 - 21: 2026 Perkins CVI Conference in Boston, MA: The Collective Power of Us. Join us for the 2026 CVI Conference dedicated to the leading cause of childhood blindness. Explore assessment tools, the latest research, and resources for families, individuals with CVI and providers.
22-23: Regional camp in Maryland.
24-26: Family boot camp. On MSB campus.