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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016The 46th annual National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island Convention will be held at the Radisson Airport Hotel , 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI on October 14th and 15th. On the 14th, the free Assistive Technology Fair runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. On Saturday, there is a full day of meetings, presentations and conversations […]
FEMA Region I Disability Integration Newsletter
Friday, September 9th, 2016The Fall 2016 edition of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I Disability Integration Newsletter offers resources for planning and responding to adverse weather and other emergency situations. FEMA is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible emergency management programs and services. The Newsletter is online.
Boston Abilities Expo September 16 – 18, 2016
Thursday, September 1st, 2016The Boston Abilities Expo will have more than 150 exhibitors demonstrating new products designed to increase independence for people with disabilities. The Expo is free to attend and held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. If you want more information or wish to register. You may also call David Korse (310) 405-1317 to register.
College Guide for Students with Visual Loss
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016Did you know that fewer than 15% of individuals with vision loss earn their bachelor’s degree? This statistic prompted the team at BestColleges.com to research how they might lend additional support to the visually impaired community so that more students can go to college and earn their degree.
NFB-Newsline Expands Job Searches
Thursday, August 4th, 2016If you needed another reason to join the National Federation of the Blind, it has added USA JOBS to its job listing resources. Check out the details about using this new resource at NFB.
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
Monday, August 1st, 2016Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities or Access and Functional Needs It’s hurricane season in Rhode Island and the Atlantic Coast. Are you prepared for a weather emergency? If you, or someone you know, has a disability or access or functional needs, be sure to take additional steps to stay safe, healthy, mobile, and independent […]
Smart Magnifier app
Friday, March 11th, 2016Do you have low vision? Do you have an Android mobile phone? Not only can you use the mobile phone to play TBP/NLS talking books, with the Smart Magnifier app you can use the mobile phone to enlarge print from the Talking Book Topics book catalog. If you have trouble reading the book numbers in […]
BARD Offline Tuesday March 15
Friday, March 11th, 2016Alert Message from BARD Operations Supervisor- BARD will be taken offline for 30 minutes beginning at 9:00 PM Eastern, on Tuesday March 15 2016. This is nothing more than a maintenance issue. BARD should be back online by 9:30.
INSIGHT Book Club Meeting
Friday, March 11th, 2016On Friday, March 18, 2016 from 10 am to 12 noon the INSIGHT Book Club will be talking about Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee. DB61330. Narrator: Kate Kiley. Length: 7 hrs. 42 min. Below is a description of the book taken from the Rhode Island TBP Catalog – Twenty years after the events of […]
Novel Ideas Book Discussion March 18
Thursday, March 10th, 2016On Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9 pm the Novel Ideas Book Discussion Group will be talking about The Loch by Steven Alten. Talking Books Plus (TBP) members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. TBP members who are not already […]
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