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Schools shun Kindle, saying blind can't use it
Amazon's Kindle can read books aloud, but if you're blind it can be difficult to turn that function on without help. Now two universities say they will shun the device until Amazon changes the setup. ...more
November 11, 2009
Teen Gets 5 Years In Mugging Of Blind Man
A teenager who pleaded guilty to mugging a blind man was sentenced today to five years in prison and five years of probation. ...more
March 11, 2009
Group Launches Braille Literacy Campaign
Audio books and computer software with screen-reading and speech-to-text capabilities put the written and posted word at the fingertips of visually impaired people. But those who eschew the time-honored Braille system in favor of cutting-edge technology might be missing something. ...more
January 2, 2009
Advocate For The Blind Champions Training, Education
Marion Gwizdala, 53, has keen insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by the blind. ...more
December 31, 2008
Advocate For The Blind Champions Training, Education
Marion Gwizdala, 53, has keen insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by the blind. ...more
December 31, 2008
Group Launches Braille Literacy Campaign
Audio books and computer software with screen-reading and speech-to-text capabilities put the written and posted word at the fingertips of visually impaired people. But those who eschew the time-honored Braille system in favor of cutting-edge technology might be missing something. ...more
December 31, 2008
Group Launches Braille Literacy Campaign
Audio books and computer software with screen-reading and speech-to-text capabilities put the written and posted word at the fingertips of visually impaired people. But those who eschew the time-honored Braille system in favor of cutting-edge technology might be missing something. ...more
December 31, 2008
Group Fights To Reinvigorate Braille Use
Audio books and software that converts speech to text and vice-versa bring the written word to light for visually impaired people. But those who never learn to read and write using Braille might be missing something. ...more
December 30, 2008
Advocates Of Blind Fault 'SNL' Skit About N.Y. Governor
The National Federation of the Blind says it considers NBC's "Saturday Night Live" skit making fun of New York Gov. David Paterson an attack on all blind Americans. ...more
December 15, 2008
When She Needed Eyes, Horse Rode To Rescue
Confetti the miniature horse is Cheryl Spencer's eyes and goes with her everywhere, one of the few guide horses helping the blind in this country. ...more
December 17, 2007
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