Karen reminds us that there are times when we need to stop being so serious, taking a break to enjoy accessible recreational activities. Recreation is an important aspect of life. We all need to find time to relax and unwind after a long day’s work. We live in such a fast paced society. Most of… Finish Reading The Importance Of Leisure Activities

Karen and I write to inspire everyone to think outside the box for the achievement of our full participation in society. What is our ultimate objective? What do we as blind people want to achieve? How do we reach our goals? These are just a few questions we as blind individuals, as a minority group… Finish Reading Achieving Our Ultimate Objective

Karen informs and inspires us all to enjoy the accessibility and convenience of shopping online. Shopping is something we all have to do. Some like to shop more than others. Women especially like to shop, browse, do lunch and spend a lot of money. I have never been one to spend the day shopping from… Finish Reading Online Shopping: Practical and Fun for the Blind

Karen offers us an inspirational look at the need for us to be willing to take risks. Taking Risks is part of life. We would not be truly living if we did not take chances and experience some level of stress. Every opportunity we take, every decision we make involves taking some kind of risk.… Finish Reading Take A Risk!

If you are blind, you may soon find yourself unable to fully maintain your computer! Starting on an unspecified date in mid-2005, Microsoft will initiate Windows Genuine Advantage, a new anti-piracy measure, by requiring Windows users to enter their product key in order to gain access to such services as Download Center and Windows Update.… Finish Reading Microsoft’s Latest Anti-Piracy Initiative Locks Out Blind Users

We know our ability to drive an automobile remains in the distant future. Aside from restoration of eye sight, a highly technologically complex vehicle featuring artificial intelligence and thousands of sensors will be required. In the meantime, why not try adapting bicycles for faster independent travel? As a child with extremely low vision, I rode… Finish Reading Bicycling Blind?

I just read an article entitled Being Blind For A Day! posted today on PRNewswire regarding an event called “Kindness Beats Blindness”. I found it quite disturbing and upsetting as I learned that 496 more children are going to be taught the wrong things about blindness! On Thursday, January 27, 496 middle school children will… Finish Reading Negative Fund Raising Campaigns: Blindness Misrepresented Through Simulation Activities

I am seriously considering the possibility of my attending CSUN’s Technology and Persons with Disabilities conference. I feel this would be an excellent way for me to experience hands on demonstrations of the latest and greatest assistive technology as well as to personally meet the players in the field. As one who intends to work… Finish Reading Considering Attendance at CSUN

Last week I heard a television commercial for Lab Express. This company provides discount lab services, such as blood testing, for people who do not have health insurance coverage. The announcer enthusiastically exclaimed “no appointment necessary” as if it were a benefit of using this service. Unfortunately, in many cases, “no appointment necessary” means you… Finish Reading No Appointment Necessary

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