4/5/16 From ABC 7 Facebook programs computers to describe photos for the blind Posted: Apr 04, 2016 11:14 PM CDT Updated: Apr 05, 2016 6:28 PM CDT By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) – Facebook is training its computers to become seeing-eye guides for blind and visually impaired people as they […]
Paths to Technology Announcement
3/29/16 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Blind Services, IL Paths to Technology Announcement Perkins School for the Blind is proud to announce the development of Paths to Technology http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology , a website to assist educators and families in learning and staying current on ever-changing technology for students with visual impairments and blindness. Is […]
National Council on Disability applauds the declaration by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission
3/29/16 From Lawrence Carter-Long, National Council on Disability Posted: March 22, 2016 Link: http://go.usa.gov/c7S5F The National Council on Disability—an independent federal agency—applauds the declaration by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission “for all qualified nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne Program to commit to, and begin (if not maintain), paying at least the Federal minimum wage, or state […]
applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for a series of hearings on self-driving vehicles
3/22/16 From Lawrence Carter Long – National Council on Disability Posted: March 16, 2016 Link: https://t.co/vaNT4fk251 WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council on Disability (NCD)—an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy—applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for a series of hearings on self-driving vehicles, which begin Tuesday, March 15 […]
Toyota developing wearable device to help blind and visually impaired people
3/9/16 Apple News Toyota developing wearable device to help blind and visually impaired people Toyota is developing innovative technology to improve mobility and independence for blind and visually impaired people. The Project BLAID initiative involves the design of a wearable “u” shaped device. The device will be worn around the shoulders and aims to fill […]
Selection, Display And Rotation Can Stimulate Micromarket Sales: Part 2,
2/16/16 From Vending Times Selection, Display And Rotation Can Stimulate Micromarket Sales: Part 2, Product by Tim Sanford and Emily Jed – MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The fast-growing micromarket business was the subject of a special three-hour forum at the 61st presentation of the Atlantic Coast Exposition. Held on the afternoon before the formal opening […]
DOE’s regulatory proposal on the vending machine energy conservation standard
2/16/16 Shared by Nicky Gacos, NABM President Government Affairs Committee Member, I’m very excited to learn that the DOE’s regulatory proposal on the vending machine energy conservation standard, that we were able to fight back with the assistance of the industry, was mentioned in the Chairman’s opening statement today at a Congressional hearing on the Executive […]
Blind Man Finds Independence in Google Car’s Driver Seat
2/16/16 Shared by ABC news Blind Man Finds Independence in Google Car’s Driver Seat By Alyssa Newcomb Feb 11, 2016, 12:51 PM ET The ride Steve Mahan took in one of Google’s self-driving cars is one he will never forget. Mahan, who is blind, had the chance to sit in the driver’s seat when […]
NCD Applauds Precedent-Setting Decision That Disabled Workers Must Be Paid Fair Wages
2/9/16 From National Council on Disability, Lawrence Carter-Long February 4, 2016 NCD Applauds Precedent-Setting Decision That Disabled Workers Must Be Paid Fair Wages Link: http://go.usa.gov/cmdzz The National Council on Disability—an independent federal agency—applauds the precedent-setting opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administrative judge, in which three employees of a sheltered workshop in Ohio […]
Chargeback Fees For Stolen EMV Cards?
2/2/16 From Automatic Merchandising: Chargeback Fees For Stolen EMV Cards? Since October 2015, some vending operators have been receiving unexpected chargeback fees when an EMV card is reported stolen and was at one point used at their vending machine. The fees have been high when compared to the cost of the product sold in the […]