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Helpful Hints for Handling Homework
Once again, the school year is in full swing. No more sleeping late. No more lazy summer days. It’s early to bed, early to rise, and of course once again it’s time to tackle homework.
Amazon Fire Braille Support: New, Improved, and Still Improving
The Access Technology Team of the National Federation of the Blind recently reviewed the new Braille features that Amazon has built into their Fire tablets.
Tips for Planning a Successful 2017 Meet the Blind Month
Meet the Blind Month is a great time to ramp up outreach and education efforts in our local communities.
President Riccobono Speaks on the Importance of Accessibility in Autonomous Vehicles
On September 12, 2017, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono attended a Vision for Safety event held by the US Department of Transportation to announce new guidelines for autonomous vehicles.
National Federation of the Blind Hurricane Harvey Relief Project
During the past week, many members of the National Federation of the Blind have reached out with offers of support for blind individuals impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
The BrailleSense Polaris — A First-Look Review from the National Federation of the Blind Access Technology Team
We received the box, and the battle was on. With three team members, and several other curious folks in the building who are avid Braille users, there was a minor scuffle as the team negotiated for time with the latest bright shiny object.
The State of Refreshable Braille Support — Summer 2017
Refreshable Braille displays are undergoing a renaissance. New devices with many different form factors, price points, and features are either on the market, or on their way.
From Timid to Bold: Reflections on Newcomers to National Convention
"Attending the convention has changed me in many ways. For the first time in my life, I did not feel self-conscious or different. For the first time in my life, I feel like I am part of a big family that really cares." - Ayoub Zurikat, 2017
Experiencing the 2017 Eclipse Nonvisually
While some scientists at Harvard are working to turn light into sound by way of an Arduino, you don’t have to get so high-tech to experience the solar eclipse that will occur on August 21.
The National Federation of the Blind Helped Eric Duffy Know That He Could Be a Blind Dad
I am from a family of eight. I have four brothers and three sisters, and I am next to the youngest. From an early age I knew that I wanted to have a wife and children.