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13: APH webinar Braille Brain 101: Introduction to Units, Lessons and Navigation, 3-4 pm. You can never have too many tools in your braille teaching toolkit and Braille Brain, APH’s free, interactive online curriculum, is one you’ll want to explore. Designed to support instruction in Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science, Braille Brain offers structured units, lessons, embedded knowledge checks, and flexible learning paths. In this introductory session, participants will take a guided tour of the platform, learning how to navigate its features and begin integrating lessons into instruction. This session is designed for pre-service and in-service TSVIs, paraprofessionals, parents, and educational team members who support braille learners. Whether you are new to braille or supporting others who are just getting started, this webinar will help you move forward with confidence.
17: GLIDE session Conversations in the Margin: Informational Interviewing, 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.
20: MD LBPD event Braille: The Power of Dots, 5:30-8 pm at BISM. This event brings together hands-on activities, modern technology, and honest conversation about how braille supports success at school, at work, and at home. Contact Ashley Biggs at ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov or 410-230-2430 with questions or accessibility needs.
20-23: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge proctoring at MSB. Register for the Braille Challenge here.
21: APH webinar Day of Code Recap, 3-4:30 pm. The goal of the National Coding Symposium is to build connections between students, teachers, and professionals in computer science. To achieve this goal the Day of Code emerged. These are in-person regional events that give students and teachers hands-on exploration and learning opportunities. This webinar will explore the Blocks4All app with the Dash Robot demonstrating it’s accessibility with VoiceOver and switch control. Meet the inventor of the app and watch how the Dash Robot was part of the "Day of Code" events from around the country in 2025.
22: MSB ECC Webinar on Career Education with Catarina Rivera (Social Media Influencer). 10 am EST. Registration required here for ECC January webinar.
24: First session of MD LBPD's Chess Club, 10:30 am, in-person at 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Attendees should be ages 7-18. We'll provide all the necessary equipment and guidance. For more information, contact LaShawn Myles at kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov.
27: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge proctoring in Washington DC (MLK Library). Register for the Braille Challenge here.
27: APH webinar Supporting Braille Literacy with Braille Brain: Advanced, Technical and Application, 3-4 pm. Our second Braille Brain webinar builds on foundational knowledge and demonstrates how Braille Brain can be used as a dynamic instructional tool across real-world teaching scenarios. Participants will explore advanced features such as Nemeth Code integration, targeted learning paths, embedded assessments, and ways to track learner progress. Through case studies and user scenarios, attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing Braille Brain with diverse learners, including early braille readers, transition-age students, paraprofessionals, and adults new to vision loss.
2: Deadline to apply for the 2026 MDTAP 3D Printing Program Internship. This is a 16 week internship, beginning February of 2026, that requires approximately 10 hours of work per week. It is a hybrid position, about 80% remote and 20% onsite at 2301 Argonne Drive in Baltimore, MD. A $5,000 stipend will be provided to each intern upon full completion of the program. Applicants should be Maryland residents comfortable working independently and creating digital content, and should have some experience with CAD software and disability and assistive technology and/or engineering design.
4: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge proctoring in Garrett County. Register for the Braille Challenge here.
5: Informational session on GDB and APH's 2026 summer program Careers and Canine Connections, 7 pm ET. The program will be held August 3-6 in Sandy, Oregon.
13: GLIDE session Gathering the Cast: NFMD Convention, 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.
12-15: NFB of Maryland state convention in ocean city.
14: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge proctoring at the NFB of Maryland state convention. Register for the Braille Challenge here.
19: MSB ECC Webinar on Compensatory Skills with Joe Strechay (Film and Television Producer), 10 am EST.
7: Braille Challenge Awards Ceremony: A Night at the Oscars. More information coming soon.
14: GLIDE session From Chaos to Control: Organizing Your Way to Success, 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.
22: MSB ECC Webinar on Access Technology with Gus (meta). 10 am EST. Registration required here for ECC March webinar.
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.
22: MSB ECC Webinar on Sensory Efficiency with Eileen Rivera Ley (Entrepreneur). 10 am EST. Registration required here for ECC April webinar.
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.