Practice Improves Sense of Touch and not Loss of Sight

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[13/05/2011] New research may answer a controversial question: do the blind have a better sense of touch because the brain compensates for vision loss or because of heavy reliance on their fingertips? The study suggests daily dependence on touch is the answer.  Practice Improves Sense of Touch and not Loss of Sight - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays

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[03/05/2010] New research is moving us closer to the development of a display system that would allow the blind to take full advantage of the Web and other computer applications. Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays - read more

Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children

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[12/04/2010] Children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college level, they are under-represented in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines. Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children - read more

Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children

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[12/04/2010] Children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college level, they are under-represented in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines. Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children - read more

Public Education against Vision Loss

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[29/01/2010] The Braille Institute of America launches a public education campaign to keep seniors who experience vision loss active and independent for as long as possible. Public Education against Vision Loss - read more

Public Education against Vision Loss

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[29/01/2010] The Braille Institute of America launches a public education campaign to keep seniors who experience vision loss active and independent for as long as possible. Public Education against Vision Loss - read more

Improving Schools for Disabled Students

[04/11/2009] Research Architect B. Lynn Hutchings believes that by making a few practical, effective and relatively inexpensive changes to school buildings, they can become better environments for students with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.  Improving Schools for Disabled Students - read more

Improving Schools for Disabled Students

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[04/11/2009] Research Architect B. Lynn Hutchings believes that by making a few practical, effective and relatively inexpensive changes to school buildings, they can become better environments for students with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.  Improving Schools for Disabled Students - read more

Enhanced Orientation for the Blind and Visually Impaired

[07/09/2009] For people who are blind or visually impaired, orientation in unknown environments is a special challenge. A navigation system, however, can help to support orientation skills.  Enhanced Orientation for the Blind and Visually Impaired - read more

Enhanced Orientation for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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[07/09/2009] For people who are blind or visually impaired, orientation in unknown environments is a special challenge. A navigation system, however, can help to support orientation skills.  Enhanced Orientation for the Blind and Visually Impaired - read more

Blindness and Vision Loss: It’s Raining Awards

[25/02/2009] The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announces the 2009 winners of awards which recognize individuals and companies who have significantly contributed to the blindness and vision loss field. Blindness and Vision Loss: It’s Raining Awards - read more

Celebrating 200 Years of Louis Braille

[19/12/2008] On January 4, 2009, the American Foundation for the Blind will join organizations across the globe in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth.  Celebrating 200 Years of Louis Braille - read more

Celebrating 200 Years of Louis Braille

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[19/12/2008] On January 4, 2009, the American Foundation for the Blind will join organizations across the globe in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth.  Celebrating 200 Years of Louis Braille - read more

New Bluetooth System for Blind and Sighted Pedestrians

[15/10/2008] A new Bluetooth system designed primarily for blind people places a layer of information technology over the real world to tell pedestrians about points of interest along their path as they pass them. New Bluetooth System for Blind and Sighted Pedestrians - read more

New Bluetooth System for Blind and Sighted Pedestrians

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[15/10/2008] A new Bluetooth system designed primarily for blind people places a layer of information technology over the real world to tell pedestrians about points of interest along their path as they pass them. New Bluetooth System for Blind and Sighted Pedestrians - read more

Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children

[30/04/2008] To help families with visually impaired children connect with each other the online community "FamilyConnect" was launched. Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children - read more

Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children

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[30/04/2008] To help families with visually impaired children connect with each other the online community "FamilyConnect" was launched. Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children - read more

Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children

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[30/04/2008] To help families with visually impaired children connect with each other the online community "FamilyConnect" was launched. Website to Connect Parents of Visually Impaired Children - read more

Charity Artsline Receives Gold Award

[03/12/2007] Artsline’ website www.artsline.org.uk won a Gold Award in the Accessible Tourism category at the Visit London 2007 Award Ceremony at the O2 Arena.  Charity Artsline Receives Gold Award - read more

Claiming Accessible Mobiles for Visually Impaired

[30/07/2007] The American Foundation for the Blind is reminding the mobile phone industry of its obligations to meet the needs of customers who are blind or visually impaired.  Claiming Accessible Mobiles for Visually Impaired - read more

Forum Showcases Technology Designed to Help Persons with Disabilities

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[19/07/2007] Recent breakthroughs in technology have been a godsend for the persons with disabilities, who now have an array of computerized aids to make everyday living easier. In Los Angeles, VOA's Mike... Forum Showcases Technology Designed to Help Persons with Disabilities - read more

NFB National Federation of the Blind

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[19/07/2007] Interesting technology article AUDIBLE PAPER FOR BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND ILLITERATE PEOPLE Introduction There are methods to help visually disabled people access to text-based printed... NFB National Federation of the Blind - read more

Modular Evolution with ATC Technology

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[05/10/2006] This Modular Braille display is the first one to use the revolutionary Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC opens blind users new and more efficient ways to use a PC.  Modular Evolution with ATC Technology - read more

Blind Teens Explore Careers in Fragrance

[04/08/2006] Alexandria Parrish, Thane Sanzo, Nikki Singh and Jennifer Suchan spent four days learning about the scents and aromatic plants of Provence.  Blind Teens Explore Careers in Fragrance - read more

Availability of New Online College Curriculum

[25/04/2006] Legendary blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer unveiled the new Braille Textbook Transcriber curriculum at the American Association of Community Colleges annual conference in Long Beach, California.  Availability of New Online College Curriculum - read more

Travelling with the plane Part 2

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Canadian Census Forms Are fully Accessible

[29/03/2006] Census Day is May 16, 2006, and for the first time, the entire country will be able to take part by using an accessible online form.  Canadian Census Forms Are fully Accessible - read more

Alternate-Format Service for Users with Vision Loss

[17/03/2006] Canadians with vision loss can now request all their correspondence from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the alternate format of their choice, including braille, large print, e-text (computer diskette and CD), audio MP3, and audio-cassette.  Alternate-Format Service for Users with Vision Loss - read more

A Musical between Fiction and Facts

 A Musical between Fiction and Facts - read more

African AIDS Project Targets People with Vision Loss

[10/02/2006] Blindness International and Canadian International Development Agency have launched a program in Africa aimed at improving access to HIV/AIDS programs for people with vision loss.  African AIDS Project Targets People with Vision Loss - read more

Inspiration for Teachers of Visually Impaired Children

[09/01/2006] By reviving the legacy of Anne Sullivan Macy through a new online museum, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is helping educators find creative ways to teach children about vision loss and the amazing woman who pioneered education for the blind.  Inspiration for Teachers of Visually Impaired Children - read more

Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans

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[18/07/2005] ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by JK Rowling will be the first ever novel in the UK to be published simultaneously in braille, large-print and standard print. Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans - read more

3 Million People Denied the Right to Read

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[18/11/2004] Three million people in the UK are being denied the right to read, reveals a new report Written Off published by the Royal National Institute of the Blind.  3 Million People Denied the Right to Read - read more

Advances in Pocket-Sized Computer Technology for Blind

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[18/11/2004] At Techshare, a conference being held by the RNIB, advances in technology for blind and partially sighted people are being presented.  Advances in Pocket-Sized Computer Technology for Blind - read more

Right to Read Week - 15-21 November 2004

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[18/10/2004] Right to Read Week 2004 will highlight the fact that three million children and adults in the UK are denied the right to read, just because they have a sight problem, dyslexia, or a reading disability.  Right to Read Week - 15-21 November 2004 - read more

RNIB gets half a million pound Lottery boost

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[28/05/2004] The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) has been awarded its biggest ever Lottery grant. The £598,934 grant from the Community Fund’s Strategic Grants Programme, will grow the charity’s volunteer base helping it to reach more people with sight problems.  RNIB gets half a million pound Lottery boost - read more

Tour of Belgium for Visually Handicapped People

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[14/05/2004] From the 20th till the 23rd of May, the 18th Tour of Belgium for Visually Handicapped People. The Tour of Belgium for visually handicapped people became a well-known event by sportsmen in various countries.  Tour of Belgium for Visually Handicapped People - read more

Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB

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[15/12/2003] Christmas is fast approaching and finding that perfect present for a family member who is blind or partially sighted can be difficult. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) offers a wide-range of gift ideas for adults and children with sight problems. Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB - read more

Dolphin Announces Access to Terminal Services

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[25/11/2003]  Dolphin Announces Access to Terminal Services - read more

Mr Darcy Is Literary Figure UK women Would Most Like to Snog

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[19/11/2003] Jane Austen’s dashing hero Mr Darcy has been voted the literary figure women would most like to snog, a survey by Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) has revealed. Mr Darcy Is Literary Figure UK women Would Most Like to Snog - read more

People with Sight Problems Face “Book Famine” Claims RNIB

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[03/11/2003] People with sight problems face a book famine now and for many years to come despite reading being more popular than ever amongst sighted people. This is the main finding of a new report, “Overdue”, launched by Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). People with Sight Problems Face “Book Famine” Claims RNIB - read more

Transport Advisory Committee: Applications and Nominations Wanted

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[06/10/2003] The Department for Regional Development and Disability Action are seeking applications and nominations for the Chair and Members of the T.A.C. Transport Advisory Committee: Applications and Nominations Wanted - read more

2003 Migel Awards: Winners of the Highest Honor from the American Foundation for the Blind Announced

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[02/10/2003] Dr. Sally S. Mangold, and William A. Silverman, M.D., will each receive the 2003 Migel Medal, the highest honor in the blindness field, from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). 2003 Migel Awards: Winners of the Highest Honor from the American Foundation for the Blind Announced - read more

RNIB Shop for Blind Customers In Liverpool

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[17/09/2003] Packed with 425 products all specifically designed for blind and partially sighted customers, the North West’s first ever shop operated by RNIB, displays everything from Talking Clocks to Talking Kitchen Scales, Big Button Telephones to Tactile Globes.  RNIB Shop for Blind Customers In Liverpool - read more