1/26/16 From Humanware Welcome to Unified English Braille in the United States With the calendar turning over to 2016, it is time to officially transition to the Unified English Braille (UEB) code in the United States. Change does not need to be scary, and with the right braille technology, the transition can be as natural […]
Category: Blind Life
Information on Non 24, from the Non 24 website
1/12/16 Information on Non 24, from the Non 24 website Non-24 is a circadian rhythm disorder Do you have a hard time sleeping through the night? Do you find you have a strong urge to nap during the day? Is it hard for you to concentrate? Are you feeling restless, overtired, or frustrated? Do you […]
Community Phone Briefing Series on the Affordable Care Act
12/22/15 Shared by Lawrence Carter, National Council on Disability Community Phone Briefing Series on the Affordable Care Act Save the Dates All calls will begin at 2:00 PM, ET, and run one hour In many ways, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be the single most important piece of legislation for people with disabilities […]
Vend Engine designed to create opportunities for blind vendors to manage and operate inmate commissaries
11/27/15 Shared by Terry Smith, NFBEI We previously announced the partnership between NABM and Vend Engine designed to create opportunities for blind vendors to manage and operate inmate commissaries. You are invited to register for an upcoming webinar if you are interested in knowing more about how inmate commissaries work and the potential for blind vendors in […]
Blind Vendor Deploys Her First Micromarket In A South Carolina Government Building
9/29/15 From Vending Market Watch Blind Vendor Deploys Her First Micromarket In A South Carolina Government Building by Emily Jed Issue Date: Vol. 55, No. 9, September 2015, Posted On: 9/23/2015 MONCKS CORNER, SC — Breakroom Provisions sees an opportunity for blind vendors to bring micromarkets to the public buildings they serve. The company worked […]
John Gordon Named Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services
9/29/15 Announcement from Kris Smith, Director of DRS John Gordon Named Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services New BBS Bureau Chief It is with great pleasure that I announce that John Gordon will start on October 16 as the new Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services within the Department of Human […]
National Braille Press Awardee – Connor McLeod
9/22/15 From the National Braille Press Awardee – Connor McLeod The now 14 year old Australian braille reader successfully campaigned his government to begin including tactile markings on their paper currency. Connor’s advocacy supported by 57,000 signatures on his online petition convinced the Royal Bank of Australia to make a ruling for accessibility this past spring. […]
Coming out of the closet: I am Legally Blind
9/15/15 Relentless Romero Blogs Saturday, September 5, 2015 Coming out of the closet: I am Legally Blind LIVING A LIE, UNTIL YOU CAN FAKE IT NO MORE. I have always heard about the term “coming out of the closet” as it relates to sexual orientation. I recently realized that I also lived this tortured existence […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease
9/7/15 This Week on Eyes on Success 1536 Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease (Sep. 2 2015) Pam Retzloff was legally blind since birth due to a congenital retinal disease. Starting in her 20’s her vision progressively worsened until she was left with a tiny dim visual field. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pam […]
Fact sheet on the TIME Act
9/1/15 From Denise Avant, NFB President Hello all, Below this is an updated fact sheet on the TIME Act. Please use this fact sheet when talking to or following up with your representatives and our senators about the TIME act. We have one week left to call, write, and if necessary visit our representatives before the […]