Archive for August, 2015
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Thursday, August 6th, 2015The April-June 2015, Vol. 47, No.2 issue of News from the Library of Congress (LC) National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) has been published. In this issue: BARD Mobile for Android, Overseas libraries, Wisconsin braille games, and Blind chef opens restaurant.
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 […]
Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015From FEMA- The Ad Council and the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. While the PSA targets all communities, We Prepare Every Day is the first in a series of videos that aim […]
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