Published on October 27, 2023 The definition of vision impairment by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a… Continue reading “What is visual impairment?”
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Business Enterprise New Jersey (BENJ)
Published on September 20, 2023 WHAT IS “BENJ”? Business Enterprise New Jersey (BENJ) operates under The Randolph-Sheppard Act of 1936, 20 U.S.C. § 107 et seq., a federal law that… Continue reading “Business Enterprise New Jersey (BENJ)”
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TBBC Named 2023 Regional Library of the Year by the Library of Congress
Published on September 7, 2023 The NJ State Library (NJSL), an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, is pleased to announce that it’s Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)… Continue reading “TBBC Named 2023 Regional Library of the Year by the Library of Congress”
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Check out NFB-NEWSLINE!
Published on August 1, 2023 The National Federation of the Blind is a transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. The NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio and Braille service… Continue reading “Check out NFB-NEWSLINE!”
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BARD NEWS 2025
Published on April 21, 2023 Good news! Resetting your BARD password has now become even easier! All BARD users can now reset their own passwords through the BARD website. In… Continue reading “BARD NEWS 2025”
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Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges
Published on November 23, 2022 A recent study highlights the range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness or visual impairment encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges, and outlines strategies… Continue reading “Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges”
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5 Podcasts For Those Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
Published on July 27, 2022 In the last several years, podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment for, well, everyone—but those who are blind or visually impaired have probably… Continue reading “5 Podcasts For Those Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired”
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Tests for people who are blind or have low vision
Published on July 12, 2022 Testing is a critical part of the fight against COVID-19, but some people who are blind or have low vision face barriers using many of… Continue reading “Tests for people who are blind or have low vision”
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Special Notice Option For The Blind Or Visually Impaired
Published on July 8, 2022(En espanol) If You Are Blind Or Visually Impaired You may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).… Continue reading “Special Notice Option For The Blind Or Visually Impaired”
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In Their Own Voices: Black Authors Narrating Their Own Work
Published on February 9, 2022 Authors reading their own works is nothing new. For centuries poetry was passed down through an oral tradition. In the nineteenth century numerous writers—including Charles… Continue reading “In Their Own Voices: Black Authors Narrating Their Own Work”