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Monday, February 24th, 2020Jasmyn Polite discusses the benefits of learning to read braille. You can read more from Jasmyn in her previous #MyBlindStory post, My Journey with Braille. You can also follow her on Instagram (@JasmynPolite) and Twitter (@DaytonaState14).
Dad Builds Custom Video Game Controller For His Daughter
Monday, February 24th, 2020From NPR, National Public Radio Rory Steel’s daughter can’t use many video game controllers because of a physical condition. So her father made one himself for 9-year-old Ava to play with. Read the Full Story
Black History Month Audiobooks
Friday, February 7th, 2020Celebrate Black History Month February 1-29, with some great audiobooks from the following authors. The Water Dance by Ta-Nehisi Coates (DB 96729) Adult reading Born into bondage, Hiram Walker is robbed of all memory of his mother when she is sold. But Hiram is blessed with a mysterious power. This power saves him when he […]
Music Is for Everyone
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020Did you know that the National Library Service, NLS provides free scores, instruction and music appreciation in braille, large print and audio? People who are blind, have a visual impairment or physical disability can borrow music scores, books about music, and instructional recordings from the NLS Music Section. All materials are sent postage-free mail or […]
12-Year-Old Florida Boy Creates Video Game for Blind Children
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020From ABC 7 Eye Witness News VALRICO, Fla. — Rome Nardin closed his eyes and created a video game. The 12-year-old video game designer from Valrico, Florida, calls his creation “Please Listen,” WFTS-TV reported. It’s a video game for blind and visually impaired children. “I learned that it’s actually harder to make a game than […]
Federal Grant Helps NIU Revolutionize the Way Braille is Taught
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020“With the help of a federal grant, the Northern Illinois University is revolutionizing the way braille is taught. More than 5,000 teachers of students with visual impairments from across the country have completed the online course developed and hosted at NIU with support from the U.S. Department of Education.” Read the Full Article From NIU Today […]
Assistive Technology Users Can Get a Free Windows 10 Upgrade
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020“Support for Windows 7 is ending but assistive technology users don’t need to panic. Microsoft brought a way for people using Windows 7 and assistive technologies to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.”
Technical Difficulties Are Resolved
Monday, January 13th, 2020Everything is back to normal and Talking Book members should be able to access the online catalog. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you, TBL Staff
In Malaysia They Listened to a Solar Eclipse
Thursday, January 9th, 2020For the first time ever in Malaysia, people with visual disabilities were able to listen to a solar eclipse. “It felt as though the space above was singing.” Read the full article here — Braille Works (@BrailleWorks)
Al Roker Shares Sons Journey – Growing Up with Special Needs
Monday, January 6th, 2020Al Roker of the Today Show shares his story about parenting his 16 year old son Nick who has special needs and their journey. Read the article here.
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