5/2/17 This week on Eyes On Success 1718 The Helen Keller Archives (Apr. 26, 2017) Helen Selsdon is the archivist for the American Foundation for the Blind. She joined the AFB in 2002 to organize and preserve their Helen Keller Archives. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about her work and about this rich source […]
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Direct TV talking menus and descriptive video
4/24/17 Shared by Steve Heltsley, Direct TV talking menus and descriptive video If you have Direct TV and wish you could access the menus, try these easy steps to here -channel, programs, and program times. If this doesn’t work, call Direct TV at 1-800-531-5000 to inquire about getting a new talking menu satellite receiver. […]
Apple Releases iOS 10.3; Bringing a Number of VoiceOver Fixes, but also Introducing at Least One New Bug of Note
4/24/17 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC Apple Releases iOS 10.3; Bringing a Number of VoiceOver Fixes, but also Introducing at Least One New Bug of Note\ Submitted by AppleVis on Monday, March 27, 2017 – 16:58. Apple has today released iOS 10.3 to the public. At the time of posting, release notes are not yet […]
NCD Principles for Public and Private Healthcare Reform
3/15/17 From Lawrence Carter-Long for the National Council on Disability NCD Principles for Public and Private Healthcare Reform Link: http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2017/principles-for-healthcare-reform The National Council on Disability (NCD) recommends the following principles for application to all proposed legislative changes to healthcare, including Medicaid. These principles are based upon the body of research spanning nearly 40 years of […]
National Federation of the Blind, Sensotec NV Announce Launch of KNFB Reader for Microsoft Windows 10
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rehabilitation Services Administration releases report on business needs and recommendations
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 […]
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. […]