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• Target lawsuit settled

  Quite a while back I'd posted about the pending lawsuit against Target concerning the accessabiity of its Web site. Here's a press release regarding a settlement in that case. I'm glad to hear it was worked out and the improvements will be... Posted Aug 27 2008, 02:40 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Blind Science

  Some of the long-time readers might remember some of the posts I’ve written about how excited I am regarding efforts being made these days to address the needs of blind/visually impaired kids in science classes. I’m not sure that I ever would have chosen... Posted Aug 26 2008, 08:40 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• When is it reasonable?

  The following story came through my Google alerts today. It’s from the opinion page of the Chicago Tribune and is written by someone with low vision. I thought some of you would enjoy it. I’ve always tended to be conservative on the reasonable accommodation... Posted Aug 26 2008, 08:28 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Hybrid car update in California

  This article came from the Associated Press....it's just an update for those of you following the issue. Calif. says green cars need more noise pollution 21 hours ago SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Electric and hybrid vehicles may be better for the environment... Posted Aug 20 2008, 06:53 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Camera designed for the visually impaired

  As a wannabe photographer, this little item on Google caught my attention. Samsung has just won an award for designing a visually impaired friendly camera. I’m not sure if the camera is available in the United States yet. The features mentioned in the... Posted Aug 19 2008, 06:00 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Don’t be afraid to try something new

  I heard this saying on Car Talk (yes, I listen even though I can’t even drive because it’s so funny) and I can’t get it out of my mind. It’s just that good. The saying is: Don’t be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs build the Arch and professionals... Posted Aug 13 2008, 02:47 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• New study on the uninsured

  This month there was a new study trying to document the rate of chronic illness among the uninsured. Often some policymakers try to argue that people without insurance tend to be young and healthy and just don’t want to spend the money on insurance. Some... Posted Aug 13 2008, 01:48 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• We all walk in different shoes

  I am not exactly known as a fashion deva by any stretch - however, this came up on my Google Alerts and I know many of you might be interested. Kenneth Cole has an ad campaign that features an African-American woman with albinism, among other people who... Posted Aug 05 2008, 01:41 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Another person with albinism killed in Tanzania

  It has happened again. Another person with albinism has been killed in Tanzania. His wife, who also has albinism, was injured and now their children with albinism are likely at risk. Every time I read one of these stories my heart breaks. I want to do... Posted Jul 28 2008, 10:08 AM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Science camp for blind/visually impaired kids

  I posted something about this science camp to the blog back when they were taking applications. Although it's too late for this year, I thought I'd post the press release just to remind everyone that this is out there. It's a great opportunity... Posted Jul 25 2008, 04:04 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• The signing of GINA, and a thought for Friday

  I'm working on the HPS Newsletter and was trying to find an image of the signing of GINA by President Bush. I found this one on the White House Web site, although the resolution is crappy and they don't make high res pics available, not even in... Posted Jul 11 2008, 04:36 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other, photos

• Help for housing costs in California

  This article appeared in the Bee. I don't know if any of the readers are eligible, but given how much some of our families pay in health care, I thought every little bit could help. Housing cash available for older, disabled, blind By J.N. SBRANTI... Posted Jul 07 2008, 01:27 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Update on hybrid car issue

  National Federation of the Blind to Convene Historic Quiet Car Panel in Dallas 6/26/2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Chris Danielsen Public Relations Specialist National Federation of the Blind(410) 659-9314, extension 2330(410) 262-1281(Cell) cdanielsen... Posted Jul 02 2008, 05:14 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• 3,000 blind and visually impaired people arrive in Dallas

  3,000 Blind People Arrive in Dallas 6/26/2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Chris Danielsen Public Relations Specialist National Federation of the Blind( 410) 659-9314, extension 2330 Cell: (410) 262-1281 E-mail: cdanielsen@nfb.org MEDIA ADVISORY 3,000... Posted Jul 02 2008, 05:10 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Another press release on the event in Louisville

  Unique Trade Show Attracts Blind and Low-Vision People And More Than 65 Vendors Washington, DC 20005 July 1 2008 Contact: Michael Smitherman(601) 331-7740LOUISVILLE, July 1, 2008 -- Imagine what it would be like to move a cell phone camera above a printed... Posted Jul 02 2008, 05:07 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other