by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | News
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: This summer, the toy company Mattel has released the first blind Barbie® Fashionista doll, developed in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). It was released along with a black Barbie Doll with Down syndrome...
by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | News
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: On July 27, 2024, David Goodwin, founder of AppleVis, announced that the site would be closing by August 31st. Founded in 2010, AppleVis is an independent, third-party resource where people with vision loss who use Apple products...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of children’s eyes, as well as eye conditions and diseases they are especially susceptible to, August is commemorated as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. “According...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | News
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: On July 18, 2024, a faulty security update to Windows computers caused a massive technology outage, impacting everything from airlines to banks. While most systems are now operational again, it is important for everyone, and...
by admin | Jul 18, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: The observance of the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 is an opportune time to reflect on the status of the BVI (Blind and Visually Impaired) community today. According to the...
