3/7/17 Shared by Chris Danielsen via NFBNet National Federation of the Blind, Sensotec NV Announce Launch of KNFB Reader for Microsoft Windows 10 March 1, 2017 (San Diego): The National Federation of the Blind and Sensotec NV, creators and developers of the KNFB Reader smart phone app, today jointly announced the launch of KNFB […]
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Free Legal Services
3/7/17 Shared by Second Sense Free Legal Services The Kane Legal Clinic can help individuals with vision loss with a number of legal issues at no cost. Services include Social Security Disability, unemployment benefits, workers compensation, wills, powers of attorney, landlord /tenant relations and small claims court. The attorneys at the clinic can also help […]
NAMA Urges Immediate Action by U.S. Senate on Regulatory Reform
2/14/17 From Nama NAMA Urges Immediate Action by U.S. Senate on Regulatory Reform This week, NAMA joined 615 other groups and associations strongly urging the U.S. Senate to consider and pass the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 (RAA), to be introduced by Senator Rob Portman (Ohio). The RAA recently passed the House with a bipartisan […]
DISASTER IN COOK COUNTY.STOP MORE BEVERAGE TAXES IN ILLINOIS – WE NEED YOU!
2/14/17 From The Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes DISASTER IN COOK COUNTY.STOP MORE BEVERAGE TAXES IN ILLINOIS – WE NEED YOU! As many of you know, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a penny-per-ounce tax on sports drinks, juices, teas – even low- and no-calorie beverages. This will result in fewer jobs, lower incomes […]
Indiana Senate Committee Passes Important Micro Market Bill
2/8/17 Indiana Senate Committee Passes Important Micro Market Bill FEB 7, 2017 SOURCE: IRPA, FORMER IVC This past Thursday February 2, the Indiana Senate Commerce & Technology Committee passed SB 77 authored by Sen. Jon Ford and co-authored by Sen. Jim Merritt and Sen. Tim Lanane. SB 77 codifies the definition of a micro market […]
Vending Industry Advocates To Shape Compliance Requirements For Cook County’s Sugary Beverage Tax
2/2/17 From Vending Times Vending Industry Advocates To Shape Compliance Requirements For Cook County’s Sugary Beverage Tax Issue Date: Vol. 57, No. 2, February 2017, Posted On: 1/26/2017 CHICAGO — Illinois Automatic Merchandising Council leaders, along with National Automatic Merchandising Association legislative director Sheree Edwards, are continuing to advocate for the vending industry to help shape […]
Staff Announcement from Secretary Dimas
2/2/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief- BBS Subject: Staff Announcement from Secretary Dimas I am pleased to announce Quinetta Wade has been named the new Acting Director for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Quinetta brings 18 years of experience with IDHS to the position. Quinetta will oversee the IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services which partners with people with disabilities […]
Be My Eyes – Helping blind see
2/2/17 Shared by Nicky Gacos, NABM President Be My Eyes – Helping blind see By Be My Eyes Description Be the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users if you are blind. Be My […]
Senate Democrats Introduce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
2/2/17 Shared by Donnie Anderson, ICBV Chairman Senate Democrats Introduce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan January 30, 2017 Senate Democrats on Jan. 24 introduced a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, laying down a marker for President Donald Trump, who pledged to introduce a massive infrastructure package during his first 100 days in office. The plan, which […]
Survey Of Vending Operators Shows How Cashless Capability Lifts Average Transaction Ticket To $1.60
1/24/17 Shared by Vending Times Survey Of Vending Operators Shows How Cashless Capability Lifts Average Transaction Ticket To $1.60 A new study from Parlevel Systems, a San Antonio, TX-based high-tech company, illustrates the positives of adopting cashless readers. The study combines data from its own customers and general information from around the Web In Depth […]