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June 2008 - Posts
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The CDC has a portion of their site dedicated to preventing falls among older adults. Check it out at http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/preventingfalls/ They have two publications available, for free: Preventing Falls: What Works A CDC Compendium of Effective Read More...
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The Fred's Head Companion blog mentions some cool ideas and gadgets that you can use to light up your guide dog (or any dog for that matter!) when you're walking at night, to help improve safety. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/65b5yx Read More...
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GW Micro has released new version of their popular screen reader: Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 1 Taken from http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Beta/ : "Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 1 is now available for download. For detailed information regarding the features and enhancements Read More...
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I recently received this email from HumanWare: Longueuil, Quebec (June 25, 2008) -- Guide Dogs for the Blind and HumanWare are pleased to announce the Victor Reader Stream will become an integral part of the curriculum at Guide Dogs for the Blind in the Read More...
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If you ever wanted to get started blogging, but just didn't know how, then this one's for you! Blind Cool Tech has a free tutorial on how to create a Word Press Blog. The podcast by Erin Edgar lasts about 25 minutes. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/4aopsy Read More...
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The American Library Association Annual conference in Anaheim is almost here! Are you trying to find accessible formats of the ALA Pre-conference and conference programs? Check out http://www.combinedbook.com/ala/ala_readhowyouwant_main.htm Taken from Read More...
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Have you read the article Books speak volumes as decor ? You can find it online at http://tinyurl.com/54symg From the article: "Instead of storing those books spine-out, in a typical rectangular bookshelf, experts and designers recommend creative arrangements, Read More...
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The Victor Reader Stream is one of the digital players people can use with the NLS Digital Download/Talking Books Project (BARD). I recently received the following email from HumanWare [ ca.support@humanware.com ]: Dear Victor Reader Stream Customer: Read More...
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Side note: It sounds like this event will also be webcast, if you cannot attend in person.... Taken from http://www.aapd.com/News/election/080423aapd.htm : The National Forum on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) is Read More...
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There's an article in the Kansas City Star about change in libraries - It's Not Rocket Science, it's library science, and it's broadening in scope with new offerings . You can read the article at http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/641615.html Read More...
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I guess it's official.... Americans pick print books over electronic contenders ... for more info, check out the article at http://tinyurl.com/5526v3 Taken from the article, "It seems the comfort of curling up with a printed book is still hard to beat. Read More...
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Have you read the article The Victor Reader Stream: More Than an iPod for the Blind ? You can find it at http://tinyurl.com/62ulj6 It is a nice review of the Victor Reader Stream, and explains what services you can use the Victor Reader Stream with (such Read More...
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Thanks to the eSight Community News Blog at http://www.tabinc.org/blog/ , I learned about a cool contest for young artists living with disabilities, ages 16 - 25. The grand prize is $20,000! How cool is that? You can find the entry instructions at http://tinyurl.com/3pn4dg Read More...
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Taken from the EASI website at http://easi.cc/clinic.htm : Free Webinar: Accessibility of Next Generation Web Applications: An Overview of Web 2.0 Thursday, June 19, 2PM EASTERN Presenter: Jared Smith from WebAIM The term "Web 2.0" is being used to describe Read More...
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Here is a resource to share with your family, friends, and patrons.... It's called FamilyConnect. It's an online resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with visual impairments. There are lots of message boards, and there is a directory Read More...
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At the eSight Community News blog (see http://www.tabinc.org/blog/archives/2008/06/assistance_need.html ), I learned there is a survey being conducted about "how individuals with disabilities make decisions before they purchase assistive technology." Read More...
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Thanks to a blog post on Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs (see http://tinyurl.com/3vdzy2 ), I learned about a website where you can find out what it sounds like to have a hearing loss (and also tinnitus). To find out how it sounds (or perhaps Read More...
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Found on the eSight Community News Blog at http://www.tabinc.org/blog/archives/2008/06/louis_braille_t_1.html Have you invented a product or method that uses the sense of touch to convey information? If so, we invite you to apply for the Louis Braille Read More...
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Thanks to the Teaching Learners With Multiple Special Needs blog post (see http://tinyurl.com/62grb6 ), I learned that a special web browser was recently created for children with autism. It is called the ZAC Browser. Check it out at http://www.zacbrowser.com Read More...
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Let's Play! A Guide to Toys for Children with Special Needs The American Foundation for the Blind has partnered with the Toy Industry Foundation and just released Let's Play! A Guide to Toys for Children with Special Needs . You can view the guide at Read More...
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The Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning is offering a free online course - Capturing Experience: How People 50+ Can Help Your Organization. The course appears to be targeted to non-profit organizations. So, if you are looking to develop Read More...
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Have you seen the NY Times article Electronic Device Stirs Unease at Book Fair ? Check it out at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/02/books/02bea.html (hint... Amazon.... Kindle...) Read More...
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Did you know you can get free greetings sent to your family from the President/White House? One of the most popular greetings is the birthday cards for those 80 or older... but greetings are not just limited to those for older adults.... You can request Read More...
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