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February 2012

Helen Tours the Middle East: Egypt


Posted by Helen Selsdon on 2/9/2012 11:55:33 AM

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February is Low Vision Awareness Month


Posted by Lee Huffman on 2/6/2012 1:06:03 PM

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Blind Student Learns to Use a Chainsaw. Surprised? Don't Be.


Posted by Joe Strechay on 2/3/2012 10:00:07 AM

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A True Pioneer In Our Field: Remembering Dr. James Bliss


Posted by AFB Staff on 2/2/2012 12:57:12 PM

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January 2012

The 2012 AFB Leadership Conference* Is Making Waves in St. Pete Beach, Florida — Check Out the Action-Packed Agenda!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 1/30/2012 1:43:02 PM

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Celebrate Digital Learning Day!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 1/27/2012 2:27:42 PM

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Is Apple's New iTextbook Platform Accessible?


Posted by Darren Burton on 1/26/2012 4:19:25 PM

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How Can We Make Accessibility More Mainstream?


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 1/23/2012 9:24:35 AM

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Nothing 'Wimpy' About Including Customers with Vision Loss


Posted by Joe Strechay on 1/18/2012 11:28:30 AM

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In Memory of Calvin Wooten


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/13/2012 3:49:00 PM

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December 2011

I Want Some Stevie on Dancing with the Stars!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 12/15/2011 5:14:56 PM

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Helen on Helen


Posted by Helen Selsdon on 12/14/2011 1:58:19 PM

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Thoughts from the 2011 M-Enabling Summit


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/8/2011 2:22:54 PM

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I Want to be My Own Boss: Is Self-Employment Right for Me?


Posted by Joe Strechay on 12/7/2011 2:54:22 PM

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November 2011

Celebrate World Usability Day by Embracing Accessibility


Posted by Elizabeth Neal on 11/10/2011 11:23:07 AM

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Helen on Helen


Posted by Helen Selsdon on 11/3/2011 1:36:38 PM

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The AFB Leadership Conference 2012 – Coming Soon!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 11/2/2011 10:24:03 AM

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October 2011

Is It Time for National Public Radio to Update Its Website?


Posted by AFB Staff on 10/28/2011 2:09:29 PM

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Sign the Prescription Drug Risks Petition: A Matter of Life and Death


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/18/2011 2:40:16 PM

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The Sounds of Success


Posted by AFB Staff on 10/18/2011 11:19:56 AM

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White Cane Safety Day - Raise your cane in the air! (Oh wait, put it down!)


Posted by Joe Strechay on 10/14/2011 2:41:16 PM

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The 2012 Access Awards – We Want to Hear from You!


Posted by AFB Staff on 10/13/2011 3:00:36 PM

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Helen on Helen


Posted by Helen Selsdon on 10/11/2011 1:01:28 PM

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Christopher Columbus-style


Posted by Joe Strechay on 10/7/2011 12:34:52 PM

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AFB Remembers Steve Jobs


Posted by AFB Staff on 10/6/2011 2:23:08 PM

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The Latest Amazon Kindle: Lighting a Fire of Outrage


Posted by Darren Burton on 10/5/2011 2:32:50 PM

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AT&T Takes Significant Step Forward to Improve Access to Android Phones for People with Vision Loss


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 10/5/2011 10:58:37 AM

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AccessWorld: There's an App for That!


Posted by Darren Burton on 10/3/2011 12:11:35 PM

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September 2011

Dog Guide Etiquette, From One Who Knows


Posted by AFB Staff on 9/29/2011 4:17:43 PM

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Let's Talk Tech: Accessibility in a Changing Environment


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 9/21/2011 3:45:45 PM

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Which Screen Reader Is Best?


Posted by Ike Presley on 9/16/2011 10:19:57 AM

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August 2011

Coming Soon to a Living Room Near You: Video Description


Posted by Mark Richert on 8/25/2011 4:43:45 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 9


Posted by AFB Staff on 8/25/2011 1:17:06 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 8


Posted by AFB Staff on 8/25/2011 1:14:06 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 7


Posted by AFB Staff on 8/25/2011 1:09:58 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 6


Posted by AFB Staff on 8/5/2011 2:55:33 PM

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July 2011

Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 5


Posted by AFB Staff on 7/28/2011 1:41:16 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episode 4


Posted by AFB Staff on 7/20/2011 12:38:08 PM

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Announcements from AFB


Posted by AFB Staff on 7/14/2011 4:07:51 PM

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Expedition Impossible - Behind the Scenes, Episodes 2 and 3


Posted by AFB Staff on 7/12/2011 4:51:19 PM

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June 2011

Expedition Impossible - Behind The Scenes #1


Posted by AFB Staff on 6/29/2011 3:19:36 PM

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Expedition Impossible - The Race Begins!


Posted by AFB Staff on 6/27/2011 12:16:07 PM

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Inspiration from a Pop Star: Lady Gaga's 'Born this Way'


Posted by Joe Strechay on 6/16/2011 12:54:07 PM

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April 2011

Apple helps you to take control of your TV!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 4/11/2011 3:44:31 PM

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You don't have to trust your bartender anymore! Try the LookTel Money Reader.


Posted by Darren Burton on 4/5/2011 12:34:37 PM

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Big Change in the Cell Phone Business Could Help People with Vision Loss


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/1/2011 11:20:32 AM

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February 2011

Working from Home: Everybody likes the Idea of It!


Posted by Joe Strechay on 2/24/2011 5:32:33 PM

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October 2010

Review of the new film, Going Blind


Posted by Ike Presley on 10/15/2010 10:19:37 AM

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June 2010

A Pilgrimage to Helen Keller's Birthplace, Part 1


Posted by AFB Staff on 6/17/2010 2:38:41 PM

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April 2010

First Impressions of the Apple iPad from a Blind User


Posted by Crista Earl on 4/5/2010 8:37:08 PM

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February 2008

SPECIAL VALENTINE'S REPORT


Posted by AFB Staff on 2/13/2008 1:58:17 PM

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January 2008

Thanks, Facebook!


Posted by Caitlin McFeely on 1/29/2008 5:14:42 PM

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December 2007

AT&T Expands Options for Cell Phone Users with Vision Loss


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/21/2007 1:28:13 PM

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May 2007

GPS...I don't remember that fraternity


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/23/2007 5:14:30 PM

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August 2006

Glenn Beck Makes Offensive Comments on CNN


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/29/2006 2:52:46 PM

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April 2006

Good things coming out of Carnegie Mellon


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/26/2006 6:07:15 PM

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February 2006

Braille Bug I Love You's


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/14/2006 12:36:41 PM

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November 2005

Online Shopping Makes for a Happy, Hassle-Free Holiday Season


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/22/2005 3:31:42 PM

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April 2011

Introducing Career Clusters


Posted by Joe Strechay on 4/18/2011 12:48:44 PM

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March 2011

Show Me the Money!


Posted by Marc Grossman on 3/25/2011 12:23:41 PM

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The Top 12 Highlights from the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute


Posted by Joe Strechay on 3/17/2011 12:28:03 PM

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November 2010

JVIB Special Issue Highlights Vision and the Brain


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/3/2010 10:27:22 AM

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October 2010

Focus Groups on Accessibility of Conference Calls and Webinars


Posted by Brad Hodges on 10/26/2010 3:03:30 PM

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President Obama to Sign the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 10/7/2010 11:25:40 AM

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August 2010

Join us! Serotek Host's AFB Experts for Mobile Phone Accessibility Webinar


Posted by Mark Richert on 8/27/2010 9:37:42 AM

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Great article on web access from Gizmodo


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 8/24/2010 5:02:32 PM

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A Hot Summer for Technology Policy: Check out the latest AccessWorld®


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 8/16/2010 10:08:35 AM

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July 2010

Good News on the 20th Anniversary of ADA! The U.S. House is Expected to Pass H.R. 3101


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 7/26/2010 4:55:56 PM

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AFB Applauds Bipartisan Leadership on H.R. 3101, the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 7/22/2010 10:45:22 AM

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ADA Celebrations Kick Off in DC


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 7/19/2010 10:33:06 AM

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Have an iPhone? Try Digit-Eyes.


Posted by Darren Burton on 7/6/2010 12:43:01 PM

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June 2010

In Memory of Senator Robert Byrd, Friend and Supporter of AFB


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/28/2010 12:11:49 PM

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A Pilgrimage to Helen Keller's Birthplace, Part 2


Posted by Helen Selsdon on 6/18/2010 10:58:36 AM

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HR 3101: The key to full access in the digital age


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 6/10/2010 4:55:30 PM

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May 2010

Senate Committee Focuses on Technology Access


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 5/27/2010 10:36:36 AM

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M. C. Migel to Be Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/18/2010 4:11:54 PM

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April 2010

The Helen Keller Archives: A New Campaign Launches


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/27/2010 11:11:01 AM

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Thursday's House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing Will Be Webcast


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/21/2010 5:02:42 PM

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Building the Foundation for Our Future


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/20/2010 2:23:56 PM

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AFB Director of Policy Mark Richert to Testify Before House on ADA in the Digital Age


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/19/2010 3:14:24 PM

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March 2010

National Broadband Plan's Release Puts Disability Access Center Stage


Posted by Mark Richert on 3/22/2010 2:12:47 PM

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A New Decade of AccessWorld


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 3/12/2010 4:41:45 PM

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E-Reader News Roundup


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 3/9/2010 5:28:17 PM

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Baseball season is back!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/9/2010 11:34:15 AM

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Opening Night of The Miracle Worker on Broadway


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/4/2010 4:38:43 PM

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February 2010

Making Olympic History


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/19/2010 1:18:48 PM

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In Memory of Patricia M. Beattie


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 2/9/2010 5:12:34 PM

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BREAKING NEWS: Oratio for BlackBerry is Now Available


Posted by Darren Burton on 2/1/2010 2:40:58 PM

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January 2010

Congratulations, Deane Blazie!


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 1/28/2010 5:10:26 PM

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Federal Court of Appeals Hears Argument about Video Description


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 1/15/2010 5:01:38 PM

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Braille in the Digital Age


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/6/2010 10:24:29 AM

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December 2009

Lou Reed Launches Lou Zoom for People with Vision Loss


Posted by Darren Burton on 12/22/2009 2:08:05 PM

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Protecting the Health of Americans with Vision Loss


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/21/2009 5:20:20 PM

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U.S. Takes Steps to Make Books Available to People with Print Disabilities Around the World


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/16/2009 9:52:30 AM

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Career Challenges: Deciding When to Disclose Your Disability


Posted by Scott Truax on 12/8/2009 4:33:24 PM

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Holiday Guide Time


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/7/2009 1:49:06 PM

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November 2009

Rupert Murdoch Attacks Governor Paterson's Disability


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/18/2009 1:00:32 PM

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Important News Regarding Access to Printed Information


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 11/13/2009 4:02:14 PM

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October 2009

AFB's New York Headquarters Has Moved


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/30/2009 4:20:49 PM

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FCC Workshop on Broadband Access for People with Disabilities


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 10/19/2009 5:28:09 PM

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Events Roundup from the Week


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/15/2009 12:17:41 PM

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AccessWorld Editor's Page: The Apple Model


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 10/14/2009 9:51:39 AM

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Thoughts on National Disability Employment Awareness Month


Posted by Karen Wolffe on 10/13/2009 3:30:40 PM

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The Dedication of the Statue of Helen Keller


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/8/2009 5:56:59 PM

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In Memory of Margaret Pfanstiehl


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 10/6/2009 3:02:09 PM

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New Statue of Helen Keller at the U.S. Capitol


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/6/2009 1:00:58 PM

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August 2009

State Senator Attacks Governor Paterson's Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/25/2009 10:16:14 AM

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Remembering Bonnie Truax


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/21/2009 10:52:51 AM

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US signs UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/5/2009 4:40:09 PM

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July 2009

In Memory of Sam Genensky


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/21/2009 11:49:07 AM

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White House Celebrates Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/1/2009 1:07:48 PM

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June 2009

Exciting News from the U.S. Capitol


Posted by Mark Richert on 6/29/2009 4:02:32 PM

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NFB and ACB File Suit against Arizona State University


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 6/26/2009 5:02:57 PM

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Readers, we need your help!


Posted by Lee Huffman on 6/19/2009 4:17:37 PM

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Congressman Sessions Announces Legislation Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of NEI


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/17/2009 3:10:18 PM

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Congrats to the Winners of the Ruckes and Carsel Scholarships!


Posted by AFB TECH on 6/16/2009 12:37:10 PM

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News About the New iPhone 3G S


Posted by Darren Burton on 6/11/2009 11:41:46 AM

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Vision Loss Community Delivers Powerful Health Care Reform Message to Law Makers


Posted by Mark Richert on 6/8/2009 3:59:24 PM

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May 2009

Hailing Accessible Taxis


Posted by Jay Leventhal on 5/29/2009 2:35:28 PM

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Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/27/2009 4:44:13 PM

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Cheers to You, Alexandra Elman


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/11/2009 12:26:14 PM

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Tune in This Weekend: Making Television Accessible for All


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/8/2009 4:43:24 PM

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Some Very Special Guests


Posted by Ellen Bilofsky on 5/6/2009 10:38:50 AM

Photo of Lama Pema and Kate examining the braille copy of A Brief History of France.

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Seeing Through the Eyes of His Imagination


Posted by Emma Rosenbluth on 5/5/2009 12:44:47 PM

Photo of Anotine

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April 2009

The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009


Posted by Mark Richert on 4/28/2009 5:08:39 PM

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Singing About Web Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/21/2009 1:25:55 PM

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White House Meeting


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/17/2009 2:01:27 PM

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We're Going to Disney World!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/16/2009 3:35:19 PM

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An Accessible Home Makeover


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/14/2009 10:28:10 AM

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2, 4, 6, 8 ... Authors Guild Discriminates!


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/8/2009 5:54:20 PM

Paul Schroeder speaking at the Reading Rights Coalition Protest outside the Authors Guild

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Marriott International Becomes Industry Leader on Web Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/8/2009 10:32:44 AM

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Thoughts on this Season's American Idol


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/7/2009 6:43:48 PM

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Exciting News from AFB and Facebook


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/7/2009 12:02:46 PM

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AFB Senior Site® Turns 2!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/7/2009 11:20:23 AM

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Tune into the Reading Rights Coalition Protest Tomorrow in NYC


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/6/2009 6:05:29 PM

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Access on Hold: New AFB Video Highlights Accessibility Problems with Cell Phones


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 4/2/2009 5:02:25 PM

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March 2009

Hats Off to Mary Tyler Moore


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/31/2009 3:07:01 PM

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More News on the Kindle 2


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 3/20/2009 10:11:42 AM

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Great News from Apple!


Posted by Darren Burton on 3/16/2009 10:21:18 AM

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Helen Keller Speaks


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/12/2009 2:15:12 PM

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World Glaucoma Day is Upon Us


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/11/2009 2:42:59 PM

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Our Political Heroes: Senator Harkin and Congressman Markey


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 3/6/2009 3:07:42 PM

Paul Schroeder posing with Senator Harkin during AFB's Migel Medal Ceremony on Thursday, March 5, 2009

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February 2009

Kindle sparks a flame war, but fails to light the fire for accessibility


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 2/27/2009 10:31:12 AM

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JLTLI is one week away


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/25/2009 1:47:36 PM

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ALERT! The Stimulus News is in—Older Blind and Education Advocacy Pays Off!


Posted by Mark Richert on 2/13/2009 1:05:01 PM

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Dialog in the Dark Revisited


Posted by Ike Presley on 2/12/2009 3:26:47 PM

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ALERT! Stimulus Conferees Appointed—Advocacy for Older Blind, Education Funding Accountability Urgently Needed


Posted by Mark Richert on 2/11/2009 2:34:25 PM

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We Need Your Help: Stimulus Bill Raises Many Hopes and Some Concerns for Disability Community


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 2/4/2009 5:32:42 PM

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Tweet, Tweet!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/4/2009 11:58:12 AM

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January 2009

Changing Perceptions, One Day at a Time


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/30/2009 11:43:01 AM

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Attention, Music Lovers!


Posted by Darren Burton on 1/22/2009 5:10:32 PM

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Live Inauguration Coverage!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/20/2009 11:14:46 AM

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AFB Survey Finds Drug Labeling Puts People with Vision Loss at Serious Medical Risk


Posted by AFB Public Policy Center on 1/15/2009 2:59:25 PM

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Taking a Walk in My Shoes


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/7/2009 4:42:44 PM

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Technology: TV Raman Style


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 1/6/2009 4:29:35 PM

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Happy Birthday, Louis Braille!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/6/2009 10:13:47 AM

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December 2008

No One is Laughing at SNL's Skit of Governor Paterson


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/16/2008 3:24:19 PM

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Dollar General Announces Great News for Shoppers with Vision Loss


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/15/2008 1:46:20 PM

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Seasons Greetings for Everyone in Your Family


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/10/2008 5:15:06 PM

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November 2008

Our Gift To You: AFB's Ultimate Holiday Guide for People with Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/25/2008 11:21:52 AM

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Small LCD Displays = One Big Problem


Posted by AFB TECH on 11/17/2008 11:20:23 AM

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Ending the Two-Year Wait for Medicare


Posted by Stacy Kelly on 11/13/2008 3:59:47 PM

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Gold Medals and Brass Bands


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/7/2008 3:51:58 PM

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Your Right to Vote


Posted by Mark Richert on 11/3/2008 5:21:24 PM

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October 2008

Happy Halloween!!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/31/2008 3:12:25 PM

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Macular Degeneration in the Spotlight


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/29/2008 10:55:31 AM

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Say It With Braille


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/24/2008 10:13:34 AM

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The Next Generation™ Is Here!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/9/2008 11:35:30 AM

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CareerConnect® Gears Up for NDEAM


Posted by Karen Wolffe on 10/7/2008 12:26:50 PM

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September 2008

Kicking Off NDEAM


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/30/2008 4:56:17 PM

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Truckin' For a Good Cause


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/29/2008 11:56:55 AM

Photo of AFB's Truck

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This News is Music to My Ears…


Posted by Darren Burton on 9/18/2008 2:02:16 PM

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Social Style


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/5/2008 1:03:08 PM

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More on Web Accessibility


Posted by Mark Richert on 9/4/2008 12:06:55 PM

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August 2008

Target Pledges to Make Web Site More Accessible


Posted by Mark Richert on 8/28/2008 5:36:39 PM

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Final Thoughts From A Roving Intern


Posted by Michelle Hackman on 8/28/2008 5:19:25 PM



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Coffee and Canes


Posted by Michelle Hackman on 8/25/2008 5:13:16 PM

Michelle drinking a cup of coffee

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The Vision Connection


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/25/2008 10:12:51 AM

Carl's son Jeff with village guide

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Chasity's Adventures in Provence


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/19/2008 2:52:49 PM

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Facebook Does It Again!


Posted by Michelle Hackman on 8/15/2008 3:22:14 PM

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The Cell-less Chronicles


Posted by Michelle Hackman on 8/14/2008 4:57:10 PM

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Remembering Provence


Posted by Caitlin McFeely on 8/12/2008 10:27:19 AM

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Optics Lab Unveiled at AFB TECH


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Emily's Provencal Experience


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Last But Certainly Not Least, Chasity Reynolds...


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If FamilyConnect™Existed When I Was Young…


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July 2008

Campaign Sites: Accessible or Not?


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Is the disability community an important voting block? Recap of the National Forum on Disability Issues


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Presidential Hopefuls to Discuss National Disability Policy


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Meet New York City's Daniel Gillen


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Bonjour, From Emily Pennington


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Introducing Brooke Berger


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For the Love of the Game


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An Excellent Adventure, Indeed…


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To Chat, or Not To Chat?


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We Can't Keep Quiet About Silent Cars


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The Newest Addition


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Protecting Your Eyes…And Not Just of the Fourth of July


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June 2008

Accessibility's In For Summer!


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Our Friend Zoraida


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ALERT! Justice Department to Propose Sweeping Revisions to ADA Regulations


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Legally Blind


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Next Stop…Beijing


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Embracing Our Own Differences


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Remembering Helen Keller


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May 2008

Another Ruling on Issuing Accessible Money


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The Mystery of the Suddenly Inacccessible Encyclopaedia Britannica


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FamilyConnect™ Videos Are Now Available on YouTube!


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The Insider Scoop


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Action on Technology Access


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April 2008

Celebrity Witnesses Support Equal Access to Communications Technologies


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FamilyConnect™ Launches Today!


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Top Credit Agencies to Make Accessible Credit Reports


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On Paterson, Vision, and Generosity


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AFB Senior Site Celebrates Its First Anniversary!


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AFB's 2008 National Conference Got Techie in San Francisco


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March 2008

Summer Fragrance Workshop in France for Visually Impaired Teens


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Horton Hears a Who!, Video Described for You


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My Vote for Photo of the Year


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I'm Back!


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New Guidelines Provide Medication Safety


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February 2008

The Stars and Stripes…and Dots


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One More Reason to Love Paris


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Blindsight Stars Visit NYC


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Blindsight Coming Soon to New York


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Win a Grant to Create New Assistive Technology


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Playhouse Celebrates 25 Years of Accessible Theatre


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Pepsi Ad Scores Big This Superbowl Sunday


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Nip/Tuck Slices Stereotypes


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January 2008

150 Years of APH


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National Glaucoma Awareness Month


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Bloggers Take on Web Accessibility


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New and Improved ATMs from HSBC Bank


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Vision Loss Comes to Wisteria Lane


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In Memory of Edward A. Brennan


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December 2007

Pop the Champagne! Good News on the Legislative Front


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Hats Off to Horizons for the Blind


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Holiday Favorites


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A Present from Pogue


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Takin' it to the Street


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Rx Label Enable: Calling for Accessible Medication Labels


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Let's Go to the Movies!


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Finding Treasure at the Movies


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75 Years of AFB and Talking Books


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November 2007

A Time to Give Thanks


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Play It Safe With the Talking First Aid Kit


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Recapping the New Hampshire Presidential Candidate Forum


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Another Tech Writer Confirms Cell Phones Aren't Designed for People with Vision Loss


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October 2007

New Hampshire Presidential Candidate Forum on Equality, Opportunity and Access


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Pencil us into your calendar at 9 pm tonight! We'll be on ACB Radio talking about accessible cell phones.


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Hollywood Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month


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The Joys of Business Travel Never End


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Making PowerPoint Presentations Accessible to All Audience Members


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Get to Work! Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month


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Kudos to You, Talking Books Librarian!


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Order (and Accessibility) in the Court!


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Everyone's Talking about ADA


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Verizon and AFB Join Forces to Help Families Cope with Vision Loss


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September 2007

There's No Place Like (a New) Home...


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New $5 is Low Vision-Friendly


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¡Ojo!


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Accessible Broadway Receives A Standing Ovation


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Stars Dance in Dallas!


Posted by Judy Scott on 9/13/2007 11:45:53 AM

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Does ADA Apply in Cyberspace?


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Helen Keller Lives On


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August 2007

Sprint, Share the Wealth!


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Keep 'em Coming!


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Ah the Irony!


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NY Times Helps Publicize Accessibility Issues


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Frustrated with Inaccessible Cell Phones, Consumers Demand Action


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July 2007

Help AFB Give Recognition Where It's Due


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Hope for iPhone Access!?


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ADA Turns 17


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Congress Moves to Amend the ADA!


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Harry Potter's Fate Awaits in Braille


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More on AFB's Campaign to Make Cell Phones Accessible


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People with vision loss can't use most cell phones. It's time to change that.


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Avraham Rabby: International Superstar


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Visually Impaired Teens Learn about Fragrance Design from L'Occitane


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June 2007

Is the iPhone Accessible? We want to hear from you.


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/29/2007 4:37:45 PM

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AFB Holds Hill Briefings in Honor of Helen Keller's Birthday


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Accessible Streets: The Newest San Francisco Treat


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Braille Hits the Runway


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Safari for Windows is far from "the world's best browser."


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RadioShack Commits To Accessible Shopping For All Customers


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The Month of June: A Time to Celebrate Helen Keller


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May 2007

Bitty Braille for Sale


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Maryland Legislation Should Improve Access to Textbooks


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AFB Releases "A Mother and Daughter Story" in Honor of Mother's Day


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The Information Super Highway Now Offers Rides


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April 2007

CNN features Paul Schroeder


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Can I Talk Your Order?


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New Study Shows Vision Loss Costs the US $51.4 Billion


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Well, That's News to Me.


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"Art-ifying" the Blind Biz and Helping AFB!


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AFB Senior Site Officially Launches


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March 2007

Helen Keller Documentary Wins Award at NY International Film Festival


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Blogging Hiatus


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February 2007

Blind Center of Nevada Takes a Gamble with Hospitality Program


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"Black Sun" Debuts on Cinemax


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Centennial Celebration for the Matilda Ziegler Magazine!


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Is the new dollar coin too similar to the quarter?


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I'll Smile for Their Cameras!


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Blind Texans Take Issue with Technology Choices


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Become Our MySpace Friend


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Florida Heads Down the Paper Trail...Again


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Diabetes... It's Not Going Away


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January 2007

Another Round of Applause for Assistive Technology!


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CBS News on Video Imaging on the Tongue


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New Release From The Man Who Knows No Limits...Erik Weihenmayer


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/17/2007 10:17:05 AM

The Adversity Advantage jacket cover

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Proposed New Voting Machines Unveiled in New York


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Today is World Braille Day, and the Birthday of Louis Braille


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December 2006

Blind Attorney Advocates for Wheelchair Access to Detroit Buses


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Holiday Shopping


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Spreading Some Holiday Cheer


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Braille in the Beer Hall? Prost to That!


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The Daily Show Adds a Little Humor to the Currency Issue


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The United Nations Takes on Web Accessibility


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Meet Jimmy the Taxi Man: The Most Vision Loss-Friendly Cab on Earth


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Business Card for Taxi Man.  Phone: (502) 396-0193

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Art Museum is Made Accessible for People with Disabilities


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November 2006

Ten Tips for Making Homes Vision Loss-Friendly


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Google Wants Feedback on Its Audio CAPTCHA


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Judge Rules on Issuing Accessible Money


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/29/2006 4:12:05 PM

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I See Good Fortune in Your Future


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/22/2006 11:46:02 AM

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Macular Degeneration: Not Curable, but Definitely Liveable


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/20/2006 2:29:30 PM

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Facebook Offers E-mail Alternative to CAPTCHA


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Facebook e-mail alternative to the CAPTCHA

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CAPTCHAs on MySpace, Facebook, and Friendster Shut Out Blind Users


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/15/2006 12:07:21 AM

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10 Tips for Family and Friends of People with Vision Loss


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Talking Diabetes This November


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/9/2006 4:47:01 PM

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AFB Board Member David Paterson Becomes Lieutenant Governor of New York


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The Newest Fad on the Streets


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Holiday Shopping at L'Occitane Helps AFB and ORBIS


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/1/2006 1:32:01 PM

L'Occitane cherry jam candle and teddy bear

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October 2006

Safeway Saves the Financial Privacy of Shoppers with Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/31/2006 5:37:20 PM

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It's Official!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/30/2006 4:53:57 PM

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Web Accessibility in the News


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/25/2006 3:24:47 PM

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Important Dates for October


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/18/2006 5:28:27 PM

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Helen Keller inducted into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/18/2006 2:00:52 PM

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/17/2006 4:05:20 PM

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Three strikes. . .Lyons is out


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/17/2006 9:14:13 AM

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Fans with Low Vision 1, Sportscasters 0


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In Memory of Irvin P. Schloss


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The blind leading the blind... finally.


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/10/2006 10:39:46 AM

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The ADA Proves it's Making Progress


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/6/2006 1:56:19 PM

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Support Eric B. and Designing Blind


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/4/2006 10:56:56 AM

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September 2006

GPS in the news


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/21/2006 2:23:54 PM

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Tomorrow is our Blogiversary!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/14/2006 10:22:16 AM

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Diabetes is a Global Crisis


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/13/2006 5:04:23 PM

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Legal Precedent Set for Web Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/8/2006 5:16:21 PM

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CareerConnect® Explores Supported Employment Program


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/7/2006 12:52:29 PM

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August 2006

Blind Recording Professionals Ask Digidesign to Make Pro Tools Accessible


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/30/2006 3:54:57 PM

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Coming Home with the New Dog Guide


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/20/2006 10:20:31 AM

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Another Show to Watch


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/17/2006 2:55:39 PM

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Getting a Dog Guide -- Free Time?


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/15/2006 8:21:47 AM

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Putting it All Together-- Getting a Dog Guide


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/13/2006 3:15:31 PM

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New book on diabetes is available in braille


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/8/2006 2:39:33 PM

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Matching a Dog Guide and a Person


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/8/2006 11:53:40 AM

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Broadening Our Experiences-- Getting a Dog Guide


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/5/2006 11:47:01 AM

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Back-to-school with new IDEA regulations


Posted by Carl Augusto on 8/3/2006 10:51:50 AM

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A Lifestyle Change-- Getting a Dog


Posted by Crista Earl on 8/1/2006 4:46:19 AM

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July 2006

BlogHer Takes on Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/31/2006 4:23:12 PM

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Beginning to Work Together-- the Dog Guide Team


Posted by Crista Earl on 7/29/2006 8:39:12 AM

Crista Earl and her new dog guide, Paige, working together

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Chill Out, It's Just About Showtime


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/28/2006 3:07:17 PM

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ADA Goes Digital for Its Sweet Sixteen


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Learning the Basics with a Dog Guide


Posted by Crista Earl on 7/26/2006 5:44:28 AM

Crista Earl with her brand-new dog guide, Paige

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We Meet the Dog!


Posted by Crista Earl on 7/25/2006 5:11:22 AM

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Getting a Dog, Day 2


Posted by Crista Earl on 7/24/2006 5:14:50 AM

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Getting a Dog, Day 1


Posted by Crista Earl on 7/23/2006 5:40:18 AM

Crista Earl standing in front of the Seeing Eye school in Morristown, New Jersey

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Google and Yahoo Work to Improve Site Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/21/2006 10:31:25 AM

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Take Me Out to the Beepgame


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/19/2006 2:17:33 PM

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Dress Me in See NYC!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/17/2006 4:06:31 PM

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Kristen Cox Runs for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland


Posted by Carl Augusto on 7/6/2006 6:13:19 PM

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June 2006

Emergency Alerts: Just Pick Up the Phone


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/28/2006 3:44:32 PM

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Happy Birthday, Helen Keller


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/26/2006 5:33:12 PM

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Congress Advances on Accessibility Issues


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/23/2006 3:30:01 PM

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AFB & L'Occitane: Partners in Provence


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/21/2006 2:03:35 PM

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JVIB Wins the Prestigious Bledsoe Award


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/19/2006 5:32:49 PM

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BIG.com


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/16/2006 4:09:47 PM

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Tune into A & E on Sunday


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/15/2006 11:58:36 AM

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Progress in the captcha department


Posted by Carl Augusto on 6/6/2006 12:29:31 PM

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May 2006

Ready for College and Ready for Work: Same or Different?


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/31/2006 2:11:41 PM

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Kudos to New York City


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/26/2006 12:14:22 PM

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A Great Exhibit for Young Artists


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/25/2006 4:50:16 PM

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Good Morning America Takes on Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/22/2006 4:04:49 PM

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Calling All Dallas Shoppers!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/19/2006 3:24:58 PM

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Diabetes in Dire Need of Dollars


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/16/2006 5:31:13 PM

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New Employment Stats from the Census Bureau


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/12/2006 3:12:02 PM

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Black Sun Sheds a Bright Light


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/8/2006 11:25:12 AM

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Medicare Agency Moves to Deny Seniors and People with Disabilities Important Low Vision Devices


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/5/2006 4:44:01 PM

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Helen Keller in an article on the Viswanathan plagiarism scandal?


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/3/2006 5:39:31 PM

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Back on the Home Front: Ex-Soldier Adjusts to Blindness


Posted by Carl Augusto on 5/2/2006 6:18:44 PM

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April 2006

And the "Golden Girl" Speaks


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/27/2006 6:36:33 PM

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Courtroom 21


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/24/2006 4:25:24 PM

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More Webby Love


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/12/2006 3:39:37 PM

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We're a Webby Honoree!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/11/2006 5:09:11 PM

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Tax Time! The IRS wants your help to make products more accessible.


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/6/2006 5:24:04 PM

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CNN Video Clip on Yahoo! News


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/5/2006 5:18:56 PM

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CNN Segment on GPS


Posted by Carl Augusto on 4/4/2006 6:12:48 PM

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March 2006

More talk about diabetes and vision loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/31/2006 5:28:22 PM

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Funding Cuts at the CDC Could Harm Public Health Efforts


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/29/2006 3:24:55 PM

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Dining in the Dark


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/23/2006 4:48:36 PM

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Being Sporty


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/21/2006 6:38:32 PM

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Talking about low vision...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 3/7/2006 6:57:00 PM

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February 2006

Reading with your kids


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/21/2006 4:08:36 PM

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Keeping Fit


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"Am EYE Healthy?"


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/6/2006 6:39:31 PM

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Sports Sites Fall Short of the End Zone When It Comes to Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 2/1/2006 12:57:25 PM

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January 2006

Braille Sheet


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/30/2006 4:42:57 PM

A photo of the world's first Braille sheet display.

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Spitzer Chooses AFB Board Member as his Running Mate


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/25/2006 5:56:18 PM

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Tailor-made spam blocker


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/23/2006 5:29:55 PM

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ATIA Conference in Orlando


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/20/2006 4:00:41 PM

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Everybody's eBaying. Here's how.


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/18/2006 10:48:40 AM

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"I Have a Dream"


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/13/2006 5:53:20 PM

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New York Times Series on Diabetes


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/13/2006 11:34:44 AM

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Vive la France! Another French Company Uses Braille


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/10/2006 6:04:25 PM

Chapoutier label in braille

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Good News for People with Diabetes


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/6/2006 4:58:01 PM

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Learning About the Miracle Worker


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/5/2006 4:21:24 PM

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Google's in Braille Today!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 1/4/2006 11:53:45 AM

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December 2005

With a new year comes new resolutions...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/29/2005 5:06:32 PM

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Spam infestation.....


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/27/2005 2:58:36 PM

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Vision Loss Devices


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/20/2005 4:13:03 PM

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More good news on the TV/movie front...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/16/2005 4:12:28 PM

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International Competition Inspires Life-Changing Technology


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/14/2005 12:44:00 PM

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Broadband will save money, but will we be able to use it?


Posted by Paul Schroeder on 12/12/2005 10:44:15 AM

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"A Time to Love" by Stevie Wonder:The GRAMMY® nominations are in


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/8/2005 5:06:59 PM

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Everyone's talking about Madonna


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/6/2005 3:26:24 PM

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Coming soon to a theater near you...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/5/2005 4:28:07 PM

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Holiday Toy Guide Helps Shoppers Find the Best Gifts for Children with Disabilities


Posted by Carl Augusto on 12/1/2005 5:21:58 PM

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November 2005

Guide Dog Battle in New York


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/30/2005 3:54:51 PM

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Accessibility Benefits All of Us


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/14/2005 5:47:50 PM

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Marathon Roundup


Posted by Crista Earl on 11/8/2005 5:14:38 PM

Crista Earl

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Making Shopping Accessible to All Customers


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/7/2005 5:07:37 PM

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Using RSS Readers


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/4/2005 11:36:08 AM

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L'Occitane's Gingerbread Scent Supports People with Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/3/2005 4:17:05 PM

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A new era in publishing...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 11/2/2005 12:00:59 PM

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October 2005

Talking about the Randolph-Sheppard Act...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/28/2005 9:38:16 AM

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Meet Maria Bulk: AFB's New Intern


Posted by Maria on 10/26/2005 3:32:46 PM

Maria Bulk

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We Love Web Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/26/2005 10:27:28 AM

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Spam, Splogs and Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/20/2005 5:02:15 PM

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Making Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Degas and Others Accessible to People with Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/19/2005 3:08:07 PM

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The Points of Light Foundation Goes "The Extra Mile"


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/17/2005 5:33:06 PM

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Are Feed Readers Satisfying the Appetites of Blind Computer Users?


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/12/2005 1:52:14 PM

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Just One Letter in The New York Times


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/11/2005 2:33:44 PM

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TV Sportscasters Should Take a Lesson or Two from the Radio Guys...


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/6/2005 10:32:05 AM

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Cornell University Issues First Annual Disability Status Report


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/5/2005 4:42:37 PM

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Blindness in the Workplace


Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/3/2005 12:17:49 PM

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September 2005

It's About More Than Disclosure


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/28/2005 4:23:47 PM

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The New York Times Magazine Food Section Serves Up Bigotry for Breakfast


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/26/2005 4:40:46 PM

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Good News on Web Accessibility


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/23/2005 2:02:45 PM

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Living Independently with Vision Loss


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/22/2005 1:25:54 PM

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Access to Emergency Information


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/20/2005 4:39:19 PM

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Broken Braille Lite


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/19/2005 12:09:51 PM

Braille Lite

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Inside Screen Readers


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/15/2005 5:16:43 PM

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Welcome to AFB's Blog!


Posted by Carl Augusto on 9/14/2005 10:09:03 AM

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