Combat the Tedium of COVID-19 Quarantine with Accessible Games
By Jamie Pauls, AccessWorld Author
In 2003, I was in a motorcycle accident with my dad and found myself instantly going from a really busy summer schedule to having absolutely nothing on my agenda at all. While the COVID-19 quarantine isn’t exactly the same, I do see some similarities. While watching the news is important, I find that I need to limit my exposure so as not to become overwhelmed with too much unpleasant information. There are many things one can do to combat the stress and…
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Access to Gaming, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
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Assistance May be Right Nextdoor!
Editor's Note: We asked our AccessWorld contributors to create AFB Blog posts to provide support to our readers during the coronavirus saga. These posts will address topics such as accessible medical devices, accessible work-from-home solutions, online learning for students and adults, accessible social gaming, staying connected with others digitally, keeping technology and workspaces sanitary, home fitness resources, and more.
By Bill Holton, AccessWorld Author
You are doubtlessly familiar…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
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5 Accessibility Actions You Can Take When You’re Moving Your Conference or Classes Online
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the news, organizations like AFB are taking steps to flatten the curve. From shifting events from live to virtual, and shutting down schools, to restricting approved business travel, everyone is now looking to make more training materials available online. As we move our interactions to the digital space, it is important we bring the same inclusive lens to our decision-making as we do when planning face-to-face interactions that use technology.
“Agencies are…
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Accessibility, Education, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
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Thank You, Friends
Dear Friends:
I wanted to take a moment to thank you. After making the decision earlier this week to cancel our events, we received an outpouring of positive messages and support from so many of you. Your kindness and understanding at this time mean more than we can express.
Our community has always been strong and incredibly generous, but this week, we were reminded of just how strong our bonds are. From those of you who donated your registration fees and gala tickets back to us, to our…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
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Isaac Lidsky brings his "eyes wide open" philosophy to Huntington community
On February 25, members of Marshall University and the local business community of Huntington, WV were treated to an informative and entertaining evening at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center with engaging speaker and accomplished author, Isaac Lidsky. Through speaking engagements—such as his TED Talks—and within the pages of his New York Times bestseller, “Eyes Wide Open,” Lidsky shared his experiences of overcoming personal and professional challenges as a person with a visual…
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Welcoming Blind Consumer Groups to Washington, DC
Each year, the United States’ two national consumer groups of people who are blind and low vision come to Washington, DC, to meet with members of Congress and advocate for policy changes that would improve the lives of blind and low vision Americans. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) held its annual Washington Seminar from February 10-13. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) will be hosting its annual DC Leadership Meetings from February 22-25. AFB is pleased to partner with both…
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Public Policy
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AFBLC 2020: Early Bird Deadline Extended!
You asked and we listened: We've extended the early bird deadline to February 21! Conference registration is available online, as is exhibitor registration, so register today to get the best rate. If you would like to purchase ads or are interested in sponsoring the conference, please contact Amanda Kolling.
Hotel rooms are going fast, so be sure to reserve your hotel room as soon as possible to get our group rate!
Want to start planning your schedule? Take a look at our agenda.
Have a…
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“The Blind Poet” Dave Steele to Emcee 2020 Helen Keller Achievement Awards
The American Foundation for the Blind is proud to announce that Dave Steele, known as “The Blind Poet,” will be emceeing the 24th Annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards on March 25 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The award recipients are the American Printing House for the Blind, P&G, and Dr. Chieko Asakawa.
Steele is an award-winning poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2014, his eye…
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Helen Keller Archive Participates in NYC Digital Humanities Week
AFB staff and our colleagues Alison Burke and Toya Dubin were honored to participate in NYC Digital Humanities Week. We shared our work to make the Helen Keller Archive as accessible and user-friendly as possible, and freely available to educators who want to teach their students how to use primary sources.
Helen Keller was a leading advocate for people with visual impairments, and likely the most famous person with a disability in the 20th century. She was also a devoted New Yorker! Helen,…
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AFB President and CEO Kirk Adams Profiled in Bold Blind Beauty Magazine
As part of the digital lifestyle magazine Bold Blind Beauty’s monthly “Men in Motion” series, Dr. Kirk Adams was the feature story for the February 2020 edition. In it, Kirk discusses his employment journey, learning to read Braille at a young age, and who were some of his biggest influences, among other topics.
“Really, what’s next for me and for AFB is to change systems,” Kirk says in the exclusive video. “To eliminate barriers, to create opportunities, to understand where we can focus our…
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Employment, Personal Reflections, In the News
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