A wheelchair or high-tech communications device can cost thousands -- often not covered by insurance. Maryland Equips is an innovative state project that accepts and distributes medical equipment for free. 

We speak with Lori Berrong, executive director of the Assistive Technology Program within the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and clients Justin Hack and Sarah Starr.

Links:
Maryland Equips
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use
Maryland Accessible Telecommunications

A wheelchair or high-tech communications device can cost thousands -- often not covered by insurance. Maryland Equips is an innovative state project that accepts and distributes medical equipment for free. 
We speak with Lori Berrong, executive director of the Assistive Technology Program within the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and clients Justin Hack and Sarah Starr.
Links: <a href="https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/MarylandEquips.aspx">Maryland Equips</a> <a href="https://aging.maryland.gov/pages/DME.aspx">Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use</a> <a href="https://doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/Pages/equipment.aspx">Maryland Accessible Telecommunications</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

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Maryland Equips distributes free medical equipment, assistive technology

Here’s a Stoop Story from Lou Smith, who talked about his passion for teaching at event co-hosted by the Maryland School for the Blind.

The next Stoop show is tonight at 7 pm at Manor Mill. The theme is, “Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia.” 

Check out the Stoop podcast.

Here’s a <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Story</a> from Lou Smith, who talked about his passion for teaching at event co-hosted by the Maryland School for the Blind.
The next Stoop show is tonight at 7 pm at Manor Mill. The theme is, “<a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/rose-colored-glasses-stories-of-summertime-nostalgia/">Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia</a>.” 
Check out the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">Stoop podcast</a>.

Stories from the Stoop: A passion for teaching

Thirteen thousand abandoned buildings and even more vacant lots blemish Baltimore City. We talk with Sean Closkey, president of ReBUILD Metro. The nonprofit has transformed more than 500 abandoned buildings and lots in East Baltimore, all led by neighbor input.

And Onyx Development’sRian Hargrave believes access to quality homes in safe neighborhoods is a human right. She tells us how she's working to make it reality for more people in Baltimore City.

Links: ReBUILD Metro planning, Onyx Development, Baltimore City Vacants Property Reduction Strategy, a plan to eradicate vacants within 15 years.

Thirteen thousand abandoned buildings and even more vacant lots blemish Baltimore City. We talk with Sean Closkey, president of <a href="https://rebuildmetro.com/about-us/">ReBUILD Metro</a>. The nonprofit has transformed more than 500 abandoned buildings and lots in East Baltimore, all led by <a href="https://rebuildmetro.com/programs/whole-blocks-toolkit/">neighbor input</a>.
And <a href="https://onyxdevelopment.net/">Onyx Development’s</a> Rian Hargrave believes access to quality homes in safe neighborhoods is a human right. She tells us how she's working to make it reality for more people in Baltimore City.
Links: <a href="https://rebuildmetro.com/programs/whole-blocks-toolkit/">ReBUILD Metro planning</a>, <a href="https://onyxdevelopment.net/">Onyx Development</a>, <a href="https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/vacant-property-resources-and-information-page">Baltimore City Vacants Property Reduction Strategy</a>, a plan to eradicate vacants within 15 years.

Two approaches to transforming abandoned buildings in Baltimore City

What happens when an up-and-coming Philadelphia architect moves home to Ellicott City -- to take a job as a baker? Which lets her care for her frail mother, but doesn’t do much for her love life ...? We ask authorMichelle Parisabout her latest book, "Eat Dessert First."

What happens when an up-and-coming Philadelphia architect moves home to Ellicott City -- to take a job as a baker? Which lets her care for her frail mother, but doesn’t do much for her love life ...? We ask author <a href="https://michelleparisauthor.com/">Michelle Paris</a> about her latest book, "<a href="https://www.theivybookshop.com/book/?ean=9781627205115">Eat Dessert First</a>."

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