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Visually Impaired Oceanographer from Woodshole presents at NLS Conference

TBBC News - May 21, 2012 - 11:27am
Amy Bower, PhD gave an extraordinarily interesting presentation on May 21st at the conference of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. She discussed her research on ocean currents, particularly her work in the Gulf of Aden off of Yemen.

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From NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND JERNIGAN INSTITUTE

TBBC Youth Services News - May 18, 2012 - 9:53am

From The Jacobus tenBroek Library at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute (NFBJI) in Baltimore:

 

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Funding Resources Guide for Assistive Technology

TBBC News - May 14, 2012 - 11:14am

Looking for a way to pay for assistive technology for your organization? The Assistive Technology Industry Association just released a funding resources guide.  

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Download an Audiobook for Mother's Day!

TBBC News - May 10, 2012 - 2:13pm

In honor of mothers all over the world, we share with you several staff picks for books you might want to download from the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site for Mother's Day. Not registered for BARD?  Register Here.

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Webinar on Job Interviewing Skills for Veterans

TBBC News - May 8, 2012 - 8:58am

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation is hosting the following webinar for veterans, "Interviewing Skills: Tips and Techniques to Land the Job!"  It will be held May 16th from 2pm to 3pm.  Find more information on their web site.

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Disabled Veteran Beats the Odds and Walks Again

TBBC News - May 4, 2012 - 10:03am

Here is an inspirational video about Arthur, a Gulf War veteran who was told he would never walk again.  A great story of perseverance and strength.  Because it is a text-based video,

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"The Rise of E-Reading"

TBBC News - April 25, 2012 - 3:51pm

The Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project just released a new report, "The Rise of E-Reading."  Here are a few statistics from this report relevant to the print impaired people we serve:

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"The Rise of E-Reading"

TBBC News - April 25, 2012 - 1:31pm

The Pew Research Center on the Internet and American Life just published "The Rise of E-Reading."  Here are just a few facts from this report that we found interesting in terms of serving print-disabled residents:

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Celebrate National Library Week!

TBBC News - April 11, 2012 - 4:30pm

It is National Library Week!  TBBC's doors are always open to the print impaired, those whose ability to read has been affected by a physical impairment, a reading disability or a vision impairment.  TBBC ensures reading access for all through its accessible audiobooks, audiobook players, Braille books and audio news services.

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Let your Voice Be Heard!

TBBC News - April 3, 2012 - 3:56pm

The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NJCBVI) asked TBBC to help spread the word about the public forums it is conducting in conjunction with its State Rehabilitation Council (SRC).  Here is the message composed by (NJCBVI):

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Open Source Screen Reader for Windows

TBBC News - April 3, 2012 - 3:10pm

TBBC does not endorse any specific software or assistive technology products. However, we like to share news of new products when we hear about them.  So, here is a link to the web site of the NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) screen reading software.  NVDA is a free, open source software program for Windows operating systems only.

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Blind Man drives Google's Self-Driving Car

TBBC News - March 29, 2012 - 1:08pm

Steve Mahan, the blind CEO of the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, was in desperate need of a bean burrito. So, he hopped into the driver's seat of Google's new self-driving car and drove to Taco Bell.  Read the news story.

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It is Women's History Month - Let's Celebrate by Reading!

TBBC News - March 20, 2012 - 3:58pm

It is Women's History Month and, therefore, an opportunity to read books about exceptional women.  Here are just a few selected titles of audiobooks from BARD about the lives of blind women.  If you are not registered with BARD, go to http://nlsbard.loc.gov .  Just remember that you must be registe

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In Honor of Saint Patrick's Day

TBBC News - March 15, 2012 - 2:25pm

In Honor of Saint Patrick's Day, enjoy a bit of an Irish tune with us.

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Audio-Described Buddy Holly Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre!

TBBC News - March 12, 2012 - 3:16pm

The Walnut Street Theatre has yet another fabulous audio-described performance for you. This time, it is "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story." Not only is it audio-described, but you are guaranteed a musical celebration of the many hits that made Buddy Holly so famous.  Here are the details:

June 10th at 7pm

Tickets $65 - $75

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It is MS Awareness Month!

TBBC News - March 2, 2012 - 2:47pm

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month!

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Inspirational Profile of Successful Blind Entrepreneur

TBBC News - February 26, 2012 - 3:51pm

Bloomberg's Businessweek posted this profile of Urban Miyares, President of the Disabled Businesspersons Association in San Diego and his work with the Forsythe Center for Entrepreneurship launched by the Hadley Center.  Enjoy reading this news story and the impressive career of Mr.

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In Honor of Black History Month

TBBC News - February 22, 2012 - 4:29pm

In Honor of Black History month, TBBC shares with you a few nonfiction titles that can be found on the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site of the National Library Service.  Not registered with BARD?  Apply for BARD online.  Just note that you must first be registered with TBBC before you can apply with BARD.

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More 2012 Scholarships Available for Legally Blind Students

TBBC News - February 18, 2012 - 2:06pm

I posted earlier that the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) has CBVI 2012 scholarships available.

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