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• Photos from gatherings

  I am so overdue posting these pics. This is an unofficial HPS get together in Boston. It was Franie the Cat and Maria's birthday. I've been meaning to post since before Puerto Rico. I'm just THAT far behind. I love these pics - and this get... Posted Aug 23 2010, 10:57 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Jobs open at FEMA

  The following message appeared on one of the listservs I belong to: As so many of my readers are either HPS'ers or other folks with low vision/blindness, I thought some of you might be interested. It looks like a great opportunity to me. Colleagues... Posted Aug 19 2010, 07:30 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Looking for the experiences of Blind/VI voters

  This item was on a listserv I belong to and I just thought I'd pass it along for anyone interested. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute will host an accessible election technology seminar for developers of election technology... Posted Aug 15 2010, 08:45 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Exposure opportunity for blind/visually impaired musicians

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Donna Hill, Head of Media Relations Dennis HR Sumlin, President Performing Arts Division, National Federation of the Blind (917) 903-5650 denmaster77@gmail.com www.padnfb.org Blind Recording Artists Sought for Multi-Genre... Posted Aug 06 2010, 11:18 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Vision for Tomorrow Family Party

  I have been meaning to post this for several days, but I'm so swamped I just haven't had time to convert the flyer into a little news story. For those of you who don't know the Vision for Tomorrow Foundation, they raise money for eye disorder... Posted Aug 06 2010, 06:50 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Science camp for blind/VI kids

  I posted the video below for a few reasons. First, this is such a cool program. I've posted about it several times before, and when the application process is open, I post it to our Yahoo groups etc. As many of you know, we were trying to enter a... Posted Aug 01 2010, 11:53 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Video of the Car for the Blind

  For some reason the site won't let me download the video, even though it's a press release. So, I'm trying this - either a video will appear, or a link you can at least follow to the video. Video doesn't seem to be working very well -... Posted Jul 26 2010, 10:36 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Update on Car for the Blind

  Just posting this press release as an update. I know some are following this story. National Federation of the Blind to Debut Car That Can Be Driven Independently by the Blind at Rolex 24 7/2/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director... Posted Jul 26 2010, 10:31 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• National Federation of the Blind Successful in Returning Infant to Her Parents

  I posted a link to our local paper that covered this story a few days ago. Thought I'd post this as well. It's so upsetting to think these things still happen. I know that even many around me must feel the same way as the social worker, which... Posted Jul 26 2010, 10:21 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Non-profit provides rehabed computers loaded with adaptive tech software for blind and visually impaired

  I am simply passing along the information below for anyone who might be interested. TCVC provides computers, free of charge (with a $100 donation) to visually impaired persons. (Note: This service is available to residents of the United States and Canada... Posted Jul 26 2010, 09:29 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Cat Forsley Endorses CNIB And Brings Awareness And Support To People With Vision Loss

  Below is a press release from one of my Facebook friends. She has albinism and she has a project of her own to bring attention to the needs of those with vision loss in Canada. Cat Forsley Endorses CNIB And Brings Awareness And Support To People With... Posted Jul 07 2010, 06:05 PM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Blind students sue law schools

  This is another press release of interest I am simply passing along. Sorry I didn't see it earlier. 6/9/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330... Posted Jul 07 2010, 02:39 AM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• House adopts Braille literacy resolution

  I'm passing along the following press release of interest. 7/6/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen@nfb.org... Posted Jul 07 2010, 02:35 AM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Institute on Disability Seeks Artists for its 2011 Calendar

  I'm passing along this press release Institute on Disability Seeks Artists for its 2011 Calendar Durham, N.H. -- Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to get your work noticed? Do you know someone who is an artist and might be interested in... Posted Jul 07 2010, 02:31 AM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other

• Catching up

  I am so behind on blogging it isn't even funny. Actually, I'm behind on everything. I've been concentrating on fundraising - but more on that later. Below you'll notice several videos. They are thanks to Tommy Tillman - go Tommy! It gives... Posted Jul 07 2010, 02:05 AM by Living on the frontlines Filed under: Other