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What We're Reading: Voting

… the headlines. With that in mind, here's a brief roundup of stories that caught our attention, with an emphasis on the voting experience for … at the polls to vote against a president who mocked them four years prior. To learn more about voting concerns for …
John Mackin

Helen Keller’s Untold Story

… and activist for civil rights. This year, to commemorate our centennial, AFB is telling Keller’s story for the 21st …

Transcript of Obama Signing the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

… just on one of the most comprehensive civil rights bills in our history, but what that bill meant to so many people. It … Americans are entitled not only to full participation in our society, but also full opportunity in our society. So we've come a long way. But even today, after …

Inform & Connect Episode 3: Stephanae McCoy and Nasreen Bhutta, Bold Blind Beauty

… of Bold, Blind, Beauty Steph McCoy and Nasreen. To do your story in 20 minutes, it's going to be difficult. So … go back to, when did you decide that you wanted to leave your lucrative career at a major consulting firm to become a … And through Men in Motion we're able to tell and share stories and journeys of incredible men out there who are …

In Case You Missed It: AFB Staff in the News, Discussing Education, Technology, and Employment

… op-ed for Education Dive , a site that provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and … of CNET ’s "Tech for a Better World" series, which shares stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. The “team” in this case was AFB …
John Mackin

Share Your COVID-19 Journey

… Share Your COVID-19 Journey Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum I recently picked up my container of Lysol wipes on our kitchen counter and stored it back under the sink. I … related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had anecdotal stories, but not hard data. This pivotal moment made our …
Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum

Peter Butkus, Athlete Who Is Legally Blind, Shows His Skills on the Court and Off

… Athlete Who Is Legally Blind, Shows His Skills on the Court and Off Joe Strechay If you haven't heard about Peter … that to stop him from succeeding in life on and off the court. Peter joins a growing list of amazing athletes who … me off the field during late-season practices in the dark. Our high school was limited on lights for our practice …
Joe Strechay

A Blind Professional's Take on the Batman Episode, "This American Life"

… and met him in years past. I'm sure he wouldn't remember our interactions, though. As I listened to the piece about … vision and without). Echolocation should be another tool in our toolbox as people who are blind or visually impaired. We … take out the garbage, wash dishes, clean the bathroom, trim our trees, fix our awning, and shovel the sidewalk. Look out …
Joe Strechay

Celebrating Assistive Technology Awareness Day

… access to AT and other accessible technologies as part of our public policy advocacy , and AccessWorld frequently … For those who already use assistive technology, we also encourage you to spread the word and raise awareness about how … society’s misconceptions about us, particularly around our ability to be a productive employee, own a home, and …
Sarah Malaier

Expedition Impossible - Behind The Scenes #1

… as long as Team No Limits hangs in there, I will post some stories about what happened that you don't see on the … helicopter may be flying you away. As we were resting in our Berber tent before the start on the first day, I left to … we haven't made a big mistake here." Jeff told me this of course and we both think Mark said this on purpose, knowing I …
AFB Staff

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