For more than a hundred years, blind and visually impaired people in Maryland have been participating in employment and training opportunities at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.
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Thousands of Websites Hijacked Using Accessibility Feature for Blind or Low Vision People
A massive attack hit thousands of websites around the world, crooks deployed Coinhive scripts forcing them to secretly mine cryptocurrencies on visitors’ browsers.
Blind People with Spouses Making $36,000 a Year Will lose State Benefits Under Proposal
More than 350 blind people could be cut off from a special state fund under legislation being considered by Missouri lawmakers. In testimony to a House budget panel, Rep. David Wood, R-Versailles, said the state should impose new financial limits on the state’s Blind Pension Fund program and remove any recipient who has a driver’s license from receiving the benefit.
What Do a Blind Beekeeper, Kayaker, and Chef Have In Common?
Besides using their levels of vision to be creative and inspire others, they are also all winners of the first-ever Holman Prize for Blind Ambition, which was awarded in July 2017 by LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco.
Be My Eyes Joining Moovit to Make Public Transit More Accessible for Blind and Low Vision Travelers
Blind and low vision Moovit users can now access Be My Eyes directly from the Moovit app, to ensure a smooth journey with public transportation.
Lighthouse Louisiana Creates Jobs for Blind Workers
Who made that paper towel you used to clean up a spill? If you’re a member of the U.S. military, the answer might be a blind person.
Father Invents Learning Game for Daughter Who Is Going Blind
Jake Lacourse of Middleborough, Massachusetts, was honored at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for creating a game he calls BecDot. It’s designed to help his 2-year-old daughter, Rebecca, learn pre-braille concepts.
Blind Drag Racer Returns to Track with Audible Onboard Guidance System
As Dan Parker climbs behind the wheel at the Phenix Motorsports Dragstrip in Phenix City, Alabama, it’s pretty obvious he’s not your typical driver. For one, Parker is blind. He’s driving with a friend in the passenger seat and an onboard guidance system that uses tones to help him stay on the center line of the strip.
Gun Club Installs System for Blind People to Take Up Shooting
A shooting club in South Devon has received a grant so that visually impaired people can take part in the sport.
How Blind Dogs Are Changing Stereotypes
When you think of your dog, does it matter if they are blind? Deaf? Unable to use their back legs? For many animal lovers, the answer is a definitive no, because they love us just the same. But sadly, for many, these dogs are marked with negative connotations. Some only want a “certain” type of animal, with kittens and puppies being the most likely to get adopted and disabled animals constantly being passed by when they are just as deserving of a home.
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