We want to thank the always helpful AccessTechNews blog for making this information available to us and our readers. On May 29, 2009 The United Spinal Association has released an updated version of Accessible Air Travel: A Guide for People With Disabilities . The revised edition includes expanded regulations...
On May 13, NCD announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NCD-09-02) for a cooperative agreement to study " The Accessibility of U.S.-funded Overseas Facilities and Programs." NCD is interested in examining and understanding the responsibilities of U.S.-funded overseas facilities and programs...
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We are always gratified to learn that one of our own has been recognized. Manhattan street renamed for disability advocate by Associated Press Saturday May 02, 2009 A Manhattan street is being renamed in honor of an advocate whose work made New York City more accessible for the disabled. City officials...
The rumors started a couple of days before Amazon.com announced a pending release date for the new and improved Kindle, the very successful wireless e-book reader which the company began selling in 2007. The online forums and interactive list-servs frequented by people who are blind and visually impaired...
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Tuesday's Inauguration the Most Accessible for People with Disabilities in History On January 20, 2009, when we celebrate the swearing in of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, whether watching on a television from the living room couch, or using a lap top to view the ceremony and...
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With the holiday season already upon us, are you thinking of doing a little shopping? Various elves have told us that the "dollar stores" carry a whole slew of inexpensive but useful and entertaining stocking stuffers. Now, if you decide to shop at the Dollar General in your neighborhood, you...
We are intrigued by this experiment which aims to find ways to make visually communicated data available to people who cannot see. We encourage those of you who regularly skip over things like online census maps because there's no way to make sense of their visual presentation, to participate in...
Here's good news for people who can find themselves stranded without transportation options in New York City. Hopefully, the announcement that follows means things are about to change - and for the better! Busy urges you to attend those public forums. We find that, the squeaky wheelchair, so to speak...
Just how caffeinated are you? Busy Bee, committed to honey as she is, can certainly understand the need for that beverage break to get one moving in the morning, get an extra jolt of energy during the late afternoon, or just to indulge anytime. We are encouraged by Starbuck’s commitment, not only...