Human Interest
Tips and resources for the blind or visually impaired traveler
February 01, 2010
Tips and resources for the blind or visually impaired traveler - This blog offers some great suggestions to make your trip smooth and your stay stress-free. You can also read this other article that specifically addresses tips for traveling with a visually impaired child.
Obama sides with blind in copyright-treaty debate
February 01, 2010
Obama sides with blind in copyright-treaty debate - A move was made recently to loosen international copyright protections
to enable cross-border distribution of special-format reading materials for the blind.
Chevrolet Volt gets driver-activated warning system for the blind
February 01, 2010
Chevrolet Volt gets driver-activated warning system for the blind - Chevy has implemented a driver-activated system that emits a sound whenever you want to warn people you’re approaching. In other automotive news, Volvo offers a first-ever blind reveal of their new S60: painter Esref Armagan who is also visually impaired
provided a unique glimpse of mysterious sedan through
his able hands.
Basement artist turns scraps into detailed models
February 01, 2010
Basement artist, 84, turns scraps into detailed models - Although
one of his eyes is half blind and the other has a disorder that makes it
hard to see detail, Anthony Adamovicz is all about detail.
Broward visually impaired teens get hands-on tour of “Phantom of the Opera”
February 01, 2010
Broward visually impaired teens get hands-on tour of “Phantom of the Opera” - Children from Lighthouse for the Blind of Broward County experienced the arts by touching props, costumes and more from The Phantom of the Opera. In a related note, the Denver Center for Performing Arts offered a touch tour for “Little House on the Prairie” and Boston recently offered an audio-described performance of Fiddler on the Roof at the
Opera House.
Stem cell therapy restores British man’s eyesight
February 01, 2010
Stem cell therapy restores British man’s eyesight - Russell Turnbull became one of the first recipients of a new stem cell grafting procedure, whereby healthy tissue from his left eye was implanted into his right which restored his vision to normal.
LaundryView makes doing laundry more convenient for the visually impaired
February 01, 2010
LaundryView makes doing laundry more convenient for the visually impaired - Enhancements to industry-leading system from Mac-Gray provide more accessibility and flexibility.
McKeever set to carve his name in history
February 01, 2010
McKeever set to carve his name in history - Brian McKeever, who has Stargardt’s disease, will be selected to Canada’s Olympic cross-country ski team, making him the first athlete to compete at both the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Disney-Pixar’s “Up” released with descriptive narration
December 01, 2009
Disney-Pixar’s “Up” released with descriptive narration - The Media Access Group at WGBH created a Descriptive Video Service (DVS) track for the theatrical release of Disney-Pixar’s “Up” which made the film more meaningful and accessible to movie patrons who are blind or have low vision.
AbleGamers launches reviews with accessibility in mind
December 01, 2009
AbleGamers launches reviews with accessibility in mind - The site offers critique and advice on several aspects you may take for granted, including the presence of subtitles, colorblind options and adjustable controls.
Blind bloggers
December 01, 2009
Blind bloggers - Peruse a list of blogs written by people who are blind or have low vision.
Blind spot
December 01, 2009
Blind spot - Thanks to a new precedent set by the Justice Department, museums are scrambling to find new ways to
include the visually impaired.
Low vision sewing techniques
December 01, 2009
Low vision sewing techniques - With the help of low-vision sewing aids, you can continue to perform the craft you love.
Positive attitudes help two visually impaired triathletes race on
December 01, 2009
Positive attitudes help two visually impaired triathletes race on - Aaron Scheidies has macular degeneration but instead of giving up sports, the avid runner and swimmer focused on what he did best.
Blind ornithologist seeks to create digitized bird-call directory
December 01, 2009
Blind ornithologist seeks to create digitized bird-call directory - Arup Chakraborty wishes to create a digitized bird-call directory with his huge collections of chirps.
Cannock gran achieves skydive dream at 90-years-old
December 01, 2009
Cannock gran achieves skydive dream at 90-years-old - Catherine Matthews may be 90 years old and have macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts but she doesn’t let age get in her way of her death-defying feats.
Social Security told to modernize for the blind
December 01, 2009
Social Security told to modernize for the blind - The Social Security Administration must give the nation’s 3 million blind or visually impaired recipients the option of receiving benefit
notices in braille or by audio computer disc.
Disney’s new device for visually impaired visitors
December 01, 2009
Disney’s new device for visually impaired visitors - Disney has released a new technology feature that will help park visitors who are visually impaired.
Art exhibit showcases art by visually impaired
October 01, 2009
Art exhibit showcases art by visually impaired - The Eye Care Center (ECC) at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) held its fifth annual Shared Visions International Art Exhibit on Tuesday featuring 90 pieces created by blind and legally blind artists
“Non-visual” mobile phone games for blind and sighted players
October 01, 2009
“Non-visual" mobile phone games for blind and sighted players - Computer scientists at the Pontificia Universidade Catolica in Rio de Janeiro are working on non-visual games for mobile phones that they hope will be fun for players who are blind, have low vision or are sighted
Bradford garden for visually impaired
October 01, 2009
Bradford garden for visually impaired - Growing Together was formed a year ago to help members find ways to overcome difficulties caused by loss of sight
Visually impaired judo student headed to U.S. competition
October 01, 2009
Visually impaired judo student headed to U.S. competition - Robert Deese, who lost his vision to congenital glaucoma, competed in the U.S. Open Judo competition in California last month
Portable Braille printer makes labeling a snap
October 01, 2009
Portable Braille printer makes labeling a snap - A group of engineering students has developed a portable, low-cost Braille printer that lets the blind and visually impaired easily label objects that feel similar to the touch, like DVDs
BLINDSPOTS: Movie reviews for the visually impaired
December 16, 2008
BLINDSPOTS: Movie reviews for the visually impaired – Marty Klein set up this film review service to get as many people who are blind and visually impaired to realize that going to the movies is a realistic option. He rates movies on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a movie that is next to impossible to follow, even with the best sighted assistant, and 10 being a movie that a blind person could follow and enjoy without any assistance from someone with sight. Click here to see his full list of reviewed movies.
Binatone big button phone launched for visually impaired
December 15, 2008
Binatone big button phone launched for visually impaired – the Binatone SpeakEasy Mobile Phone is the lowest priced big button mobile phone available in the UK. Click here to read more about this phone.
Why businesses need to invest in disabled employees
December 15, 2008
Why businesses need to invest in disabled employees – More and more organizations are learning to get the best out of disabled employees by being more flexible.
Charities hold blind gardening awards
December 15, 2008
Charities hold blind gardening awards – An 82-year-old woman with macular degeneration was awarded the prize for Blind Gardener of the Year at a ceremony in London.
