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Friday, September 4th, 2015September is National Preparedness Month! The Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 1, has initiated a newsletter to support the whole community approach to emergency response and recovery. The Disability Integration Newsletter highlights ways to support programs and services which meet the mandates for physical, communication and programmatic accessibility for the whole community. Read the Newsletter […]
ADA 25th Testimonial Event
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015In a panel event full of great testimonials, it was said that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) role is to lead in the achievement of “connectedness” and “employment” for people with disabilities. Employment should be achieved through diverse and open networks and opportunities. The agency wants to “export those ideas,” to make them a priority and do whatever they need to do to […]
uSound (Hearing Assistant)
Friday, July 3rd, 2015Sharing this information with our Talking Books Plus members who are using a smartphone to download talking books from our collection. Would love to know if members are using the uSound app and what they think. The information I am passing on says – Some people have trouble with specific frequencies and this app, operating through a […]
Be My Eyes App Jan 15 release
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015An app called be my eyes, which connects blind people who need assistance with sighted volunteers through their iPhone’s back facing camera, is due for release on the 15th of January. You can find out more about it by visiting the website: www.bemyeyes.org Source: bardtalk Wed 1/14/2015 7:59 AM
Walmart adds ScriptTalk at local pharmacies
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015Walmart has made ScripTalk available to its mail order pharmacy customers for the past 2 years and will now implement ScripTalk at any of their local pharmacies when a customer requests it. All the customer has to do is ask their local pharmacist for audible prescription labels. If the pharmacist is not familiar with the […]
ScripTalk Labels free for CVS/caremark blind members
Monday, January 5th, 2015Woonsocket, Rhode Island (January 5, 2015) – CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it now offers the ScripAbility prescription accessibility system through its mail service pharmacy to CVS/caremark members who are blind or visually impaired. The system includes ScripTalk talking prescription labels as well as braille and large print labels. In March of this […]
Braille tools with PCs, MACs, tablets and smartphones
Friday, November 14th, 2014On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Hadley School for the Blind presented the seminar, The Value of Braille in the Educational Toolbox. Braille can be used to increase efficiency both in and out of the classroom Would you like to learn how braille tools can be used efficiently with mainstream devices such as PC’s, MAC’s, tablets, […]
Verizon Wireless National Accessibility Customer Service
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014An announcement by Paul Macchia says, “on October 15, Verizon Wireless unveiled the National Accessibility Customer Service (NACS). Designed to support people with special needs and requirements, the Charleston, South Carolina-based center will be staffed with approximately 200 dedicated representatives to address individual mobile needs – whether it is providing guidance on device selection, technical support […]
Requesting Currency Reader
Friday, September 26th, 2014Current National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) patrons in Rhode Island requesting a currency reader may sign up through Talking Books Plus (TBP) by calling us at (401) 574-9310. TBP members are NLS patrons residing in Rhode Island. If a person residing in Rhode Island is not a TBP member and […]
Mobile Apps News
Thursday, September 4th, 2014Mobile Apps News written by Nichole Hennig is a twice monthly free newsletter on mobile apps, tips for using them in creative ways, and discounts on courses and ebooks. Read about “surprising ways that mobile apps are making information accessible to all.” And if you haven’t heard about it already, here’s a place to learn […]
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