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 […]
Category: 2015
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 […]
A proposed tax in the city of Chicago mimicking the proposed Illinois Penny per Ounce Sugar Tax
8/4/15 From abc 7 Chicago – A proposed tax in the city of Chicago mimicking the proposed Illinois Penny per Ounce Sugar Tax Chicago alderman resurrects sugary drink tax proposal Video: http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-alderman-resurrects-sugary-drink-tax-proposal/891629/ Wednesday, July 29, 2015 05:25PM CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago alderman introduced an ordinance Wednesday that would add a penny per ounce […]
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015
8/4/15 From the Federal Register Volume 80, Number 145 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015) Presidential Documents Pages 45389-45392 From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov FR Doc No: 2015-18785 The President Proclamation 9302 of July 24, 2015 Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015 By the President of the United States of […]
“Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century”
7/21/15 From the National Council on Disability NCD CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: “Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century” WHEN: Tuesday, July 28 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM LOCATION: Capitol Visitors Center, Senate-Side, SVC 201-00 in Washington, DC BRIEFING NOTICE: On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the National Council on Disability (NCD) will […]
Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description
7/14/15 From the Federal Register July 10, 2015 Federal Register Volume 80, Number 132 (Friday, July 10, 2015) Rules and Regulations Pages 39698-39715 From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov FR Doc No: 2015-16324 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 79 MB Docket No. 12-107; FCC 15-56 Accessible Emergency Information, and […]
Re-Imagine The Machine
6/9/15 From Vending Market Watch Re-Imagine The Machine by Adrienne Zimmer On May 11, 2015 The vending machine is not what it was ten years ago. Changing consumer retail experiences have challenged vending equipment manufacturers to create a total consumer experience at the machine that includes more flexibility, customization, digital advertising and multiple payment methods. […]
NAMA Fit Pick – link to product list
6/9/15 From NAMA Fit Pick – link to product list – note that when I clicked on the link below my security asked if I was sure I wanted to open it. I can assure you I checked the link and yes it is safe. This looks like it is a PDF in an Excel format. Let me know […]
My Apple Watch after 5 days!
5/12/15 Shared by Flying Blind – Here is a great blog post about how one deaf-blind person benefits from the Apple Watch My Apple Watch after 5 days! Posted by Molly on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 in Blog Having known about the Apple Watch for some time and knowing lots of my friends were planning to […]