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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 are particularly striking for one reason or another...

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 something. Here's the story from the BBC. I also...

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 - one that I never had growing up. And, even...

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 the media section. I have to say, the Clinton administration...

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 jnsbranti@modbee.com last updated: July 07, 2008...

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@nfb.org MEDIA ADVISORY National Federation of...

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 Blind People Arrive in Dallas Expected to be Largest...

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 page, and hear the words spoken clearly by a...

Action-Packed Week Planned for Blind and Sighted Youth Visiting Louisville Washington, DC 20005 July 1 2008 Contact: Patti Cox, ChairYouth Activity Center (YAC)Phone: (502) 897-3864 or (after July 2) (502) 905-0869E-mail: patti0912@bellsouth.netLOUISVILLE, July 1, 2008 -- More than 2,000 blind and low...

Here's an article that appeared this afternoon on the Dallas Morning News Website. 1,000 blind people and supporters march through Dallas 02:58 PM CDT on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 By DAN X. McGRAW / The Dallas Morning News dmcgraw@dallasnews.com Adam Rushfort’s white cane tapped against the pavement...