Guide Dog Attack Bill Clears PA Senate
On Friday, May 2 Philly.com announced that after 15 years legislation to protect guide dogs is finally headed to the Pennsylvania Senate.
FM World Charities Embarks on Documentary
Today, FM World Charities is embarking on a documentary about the healing power of music. This is a worldwide concert series to help raise funds towards creating the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in South Africa. This is a charity close to the heart of My Blind Spot Board Member Anthony A. LoPresti. My Blind Spot
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 9th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Visit mysqltalk.com to see some great ways to develop deep customer empathy for people with disabilities.
Albert J Rizzi Appointed to Suffolk County Disabilities Advisory Board
Intro. Res. No. 1363-2012 Laid on Table 4/24/2012 Introduced by Legislator Schneiderman Albert would like to thank Legislator Schneiderman for his resolution to appoint him to the Suffolk County Disabilities Advisory Board. The appointment happened the first week of May 2012. He looks forward to assisting the county in creating greater accessibility over the next
Blind Golden Retriever Befriends Dog Who Becomes His Guide
By Erik Ortiz / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Date: Monday, April 30, 2012, 9:43 PM It was a rough life for Tanner, a blind Golden Retriever suffering from epilepsy - until he found a four-legged friend to be his eyes. Blair, a 1-year-old Black Labrador with a troubled past, grabs hold of Tanner's leash and
Will There Be a Tactile iPad?
From iDownloadBlog and The Next Web, rumors are about about what could be an incredible addition to the iPad. It's possible that in less than a year Seneg will release a tool where users will be able to feel pictures and graphics on a flat screen iPad. This could lead to major improvements for blind
Free Tours at The Rubin Museum in 2012
The Rubin Museum has announced the 2012 schedule for their Verbal Description and Touch tours. Verbal Description and Touch tours are specially designed to engage visitors who are blind or partially sighted with a collection of Himalayan art by incorporating touch, sound, smell and verbal descriptions.
National Federation of the Blind Announces Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
From The NFB: Baltimore, Maryland (January 24, 2012): The National Federation of the Blind today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Program. 2012 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Program Link Each year the National Federation of the Blind presents cash awards to individuals and organizations that have made
Blind Athletes’ 5th Annual Ski Festival
United States Association of Blind Athletes’ 5th Annual Ski Festival Kicks off Feb. 11, 2012 at Pico Mountain Blind and visually impaired skiers take to the slopes in Vermont Colorado Springs, CO. (Jan. 12, 2012 ) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) in partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports (VASS) will
Tactile American Flags
Tactile American Flags! In contracted or uncontracted braille, $5.00 Does your child or student know what the American flag looks like? Have they read the Pledge of Allegiance? These brilliant, red, white and blue flags from KBTI feature tactile stars and stripes. The tactile horizontal red stripes are labeled with the lower case “r” at