Programs
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011In conjunction with Tech Access, Freedom Scientific, and Silver Lining Technology, INSIGHT will be hosting a Low Vision Technology seminar at INSIGHT on Tuesday, March 29th. The seminar is an opportunity to learn about and try the latest in low vision technology. The program will run from 10AM – 3PM. There will be structured presentations and opportunities […]
RARI Author Breakfast
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011Join Reading Across Rhode Island’s 9th Annual Author Breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with Craig Mullaney, author of the Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Register for the Breakfast.
Student Scholarships
Friday, February 4th, 2011NFB (National Federation for the Blind) annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico a chance to be awarded one of 30 national scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000. For more information, visit the NFB website. This year’s deadline for applying is March 31, 2011. The Mouse Hole Scholarship Program founded by […]
Blind Mice Movie Vault
Friday, February 4th, 2011Need a good audio movie with description to listen to while snow bound this winter? A Talking Books Plus member suggested Blind Mice Movies. The DVS Audio Movies are in mp3 format and can be downloaded for free. The movies have been uploaded to SendSpace.com and are ready for download. Register for a free account and get […]
INSIGHT Diabetes Workshop
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011INSIGHT has scheduled a four part workshop providing an overview of issues related to diabetes. The series is specifically designed for people who are also living with vision loss. The workshop sessions will be facilitated by John Pimentel, RN, DOE as well as a nutritionist and a pharmacist. Contact John to register (jpimentel@in-sight.org or 401-941-3322 […]
RARI Preview Parties
Friday, January 14th, 2011Join the 2011 RARI’n to Go Preview Parties celebrating the book, The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education by Craig Mullaney. All Rhode Islanders are invited. The event is free. To Register: call 401-455-8134.
2011 Reading Across RI Selection
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010Announcing the 2011 READING ACROSS RI selection, The Unforgiving Minute (DB/RC69234) by Craig Mullaney. This book is a compelling and evocative coming of age narrative, an account of a soldier, a scholar, a warrior engaged in a remarkable journey. Mullaney’s determined quest is to integrate his memories while addressing patriotism, control, and the complicated nature […]
NASA Internship Programs for Blind
Monday, November 1st, 2010NASA is looking to increase the number of blind and disabled students, pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through internship programs. They have a two-percent hiring goal. Students can apply between November 1 and February 1. They can register for an account and look for internships anytime. Internships run for ten weeks from May 31, 2011 […]
DVD Collection
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010Talking Books Plus offers DVDs ( digital versatile disc) to its members through the Audio Described DVD Video Collection from the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library. These described videos can be played on personal DVD players and television. The DVD Catalog lists more than 250 DVD titles. Loan period is 14 days. Members may borrow one […]
AFB CareerConnect
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. AFB (American Foundation for the Blind) has launched the Job Seeker’s Toolkit on the CareerConnect. This website is a free resource for people who want to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired throughout the United States and […]
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