1/24/17 The Rehabilitation Services Administration releases report on business needs and recommendations to improve the employment rate of Americans with disabilities According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/news.release/disabl.nr0.htm , the unemployment rate for people with disabilities continues to be higher than for those without disabilities. In 2015, the unemployment rate for persons with disabilities ages 16 […]
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Computers for the Blind
1/24/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief BBS Today the American Foundation for the Blind sent out this press release announcing that Computers for the Blind (CFTB) will be the recipient of one of the 2017 Access Awards. We are very honored to be recognized and wish to thank all of our community partners for their support. […]
Resignation of RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck
1/17/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief of Blind Services Illinois A portion of Lori Zenner’s correspondence – Business Week Ending 1/13/17 Resignation of RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck NATIONAL, HILL AND DC NEWS: In keeping with past practice Presidential appointees were asked to submit their resignations. Among these was RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck. She will be […]
Mars creates special ad for World Braille Day
1/10/17 Shared by NCS SmartBrief Mars creates special ad for World Braille Day Mars has created an ad written in Braille with faux Maltesers at a London bus stop. The ad was unveiled in time to commemorate World Braille Day. http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/buying-and-supplying/marketing/mars-unveils-braille-bus-stop-advert-for-maltesers/546657.article Here’s a surprising side note about Mars, our candy company – Mars acquires […]
SB 0523 ILLINOIS beverage tax
1/9/17 SB 0523 ILLINOIS beverage tax See below. Here’s what we’re up against filed today. For immediate distribution SB 0523 (SFA 0001) Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Act. Imposes a tax on distributors of bottled sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, or powders at the rate of $0.01 per ounce of […]
Cook County Beverage tax
1/6/17 This is in regards to the Cook County Beverage tax that has just passed. If you do not operate a business in Cook County you can delete without reading further. If anyone has questions on this or are interested in attending you should let me know we would have to get you in under […]
Altruistic Values And State-Of-The-Art Technology Spur Success In Colorado
1/3/17 From Vending Market Watch Altruistic Values And State-Of-The-Art Technology Spur Success In Colorado BY EMILY REFERMAT ON DEC 12, 2016 For Gary Nelson, vending was a calling. He loved the business from childhood, being raised in it by his parents in the 1970s. More importantly he loved how it gave him an opportunity to aid […]
Learn about “Setting Up and Using the Twitter App
1/3/17 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC Learn about “Setting Up and Using the Twitter App,” in the latest blind Abilities podcast: http://blindabilities.com/quickhit/twitter-101-setting-up-and-using-the-twitter-app/
BARD Express
1/3/17 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC Users of the NLS BARD service will thoroughly enjoy BARD Express. This is a new PC program that makes downloading BARD books easier and at the same time adds multiple actions for the experienced user. No more needing to use the web to get books! https://nlsbardpractice.loc.gov/LOC_02/BARDExpress.html
Apple Releases iOS 10.2; Bringing Fixes, But Also Some New Bugs for VoiceOver and Focus Braille Display Users
1/3/17 By AppleVis | December 12, 2016 Apple has today released iOS 10.2 to the public. For blind and low vision users, our limited testing suggests that Apple has made continued progress towards addressing the accessibility bugs present in iOS 10. However, despite this progress, our testing also suggests that a number of accessibility bugs […]