I wrote this story for my news writing (JMC 301) class. It was published in the Oct. 6 edition of The State Press. I have reposted it in full for the benefit of blind readers, who may find this copy easier to access Photo caption: surfing the web: ASU sophomore Michael Robinson takes advantage of… Finish Reading Free Wi-Fi ups coffee shops’ popularity
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has re-examined a patent held by the maker of a screen reader for blind computer users in connection with an infringement lawsuit filed against a competing company. Reliable sources hailed the move as a significant victory for the defendant. The Document Placemarker patent, held by Freedom Scientific, Inc., covers… Finish Reading Lawsuit Leads to Reconsideration of Patent
Are you a blind person who has lost your job due to blatant discrimination or inaccessible technology? If so, we want to hear from you! In a Sept. 30 press release, President Obama said he proclaims October National Disability Employment Awareness Month. “Fair access to employment is a fundamental right of every American, including the… Finish Reading Seeking Blind People Tossed Out of Their Jobs by Discrimination, Inaccessible Technology