Advocates for the Blind Plan Protest of Amazon's Kindle
The National Federation of the Blind protests Amazon's "massive effort" to sell Kindle e-readers and books in schools because of inaccessibility for the visually impaired. Read Full Post >
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November 28, 2012
November 08, 2012
Study: People Who Are Blind Can Learn to Process Visual Input
Researchers in Israel taught congenitally blind adults to use sensory substitution devices—non-invasive sensory aids that provide visual information—through the senses they do have. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
'Google' Ruling on Digitizing Books a Boon for Blind Readers
In the ruling, Judge Harold Baer specifically cited the benefits that digital content has for people with print disabilities. Meanwhile, Netflix agreed to provide closed captioning on 100 percent of its streaming content within two years. Read Full Post >
August 16, 2012
Bookshare Plans to Make Graphics, Math in Books More Accessible
The California nonprofit just won a $32 million grant to expand its collection of audio books—which students can read along with on a computer—and work on the more difficult issue of translating pictures and graphics for students with visual impairments. Read Full Post >
June 07, 2012
Oregon Braille Testing Prompted in Part by Complaint
The state's goal was to ultimately include all students in the online adaptive testing system. The complaint nudged the education department to get to that goal more quickly. Read Full Post >
May 02, 2012
Senators, Advocates Call for Increase, Improvement in Teaching Braille
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urged to consult stakeholders and write new regulations for the education plans of students who are blind or visually impaired and give guidance to school districts on teaching Braille reading and writing. Read Full Post >
April 03, 2012
Blind Oregon Students Now Take Online Adaptive Tests
For the first time, students who read Braille in Oregon can take the same adaptive tests in reading, math, science, and social science. Read Full Post >
August 29, 2011
More English-language Learners, More ELLs with Disabilities?
How should schools work with a potentially growing number of students learning English who also have a disability? Read Full Post >
August 10, 2011
Grants for a Mouse, Morphemes, and Mobile Dictionaries
A computer mouse for the foot? A system that keeps a wheelchair user from getting into an accident? A mobile signing math dictionaries with mouth morphemes? These futuristic-sounding creations are now closer to reality. Read Full Post >
May 25, 2011
Technology Must Be Accessible to All, Feds Reaffirm
All schools must ensure that any technological device they use is accessible to students with disabilities. Read Full Post >
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