Music School Virtual Open House for New Students, Parents, and Educators, and Caregivers: September 6, 2023
The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School (The Fil or FMDG Music School) is holding a virtual open house for prospective students, parents, and educators on September 6, 2023 at 7 pm Eastern Time (ET). As the fall semester begins, learn about classes, lessons, and performance ensembles, available in person and virtually, as well as new offerings [...]
Commemorating Labor Day 2023
by B.E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: The first Monday in September, this year September 4, 2023, marks the annual celebration of “the social and economic achievements of American workers.” Since 1894 Labor Day has been a national holiday in the United States. For most of us, it means picnics, parades, a day off from work or [...]
New Online Resources on Workplace Flexibility and an Inclusive, Accessible, and Equitable Workplace Culture
In recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, workplace flexibility, in terms of where, when, and how work is done, has become increasingly common. These policies “support and attract many workers with disabilities.” Many organizations are offering employees more choices and seeking to create workplace environments that are more inclusive, accessible, and equitable. A new [...]
Free Virtual Courses and Webinars on Vision Available Far and Wide
The beginning of the school year offers an opportunity to explore the growing selection of virtual learning opportunities. Numerous programs can be accessed by individuals with vision loss, as well as professionals, family members, and others. Following is a sampling of providers of online courses and webinars offered at no charge. American Printing House for [...]
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Building Braille Literacy Brick by Brick
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: In the spirit of its credo of “learning through play,” the toymaker LEGO is selling braille-inscribed LEGO bricks directly to the public for the first time. Since 2020 the special bricks have been available exclusively to institutions and schools for children who are visually impaired. Beginning today, September 1, [...]
Having Trouble Reading Standard Print? Enjoy today’s bestsellers in easy-to-read large print: Select Editions Large Type Books
Enjoy the best in current fiction, romance, mystery, biography, adventure, and more. Reader’s Digest Select Editions Large Type features expertly edited best-selling books in every volume. You get a full year of exciting reading (five volumes in all), for the low nonprofit price of $25. Indulge your love of great reading in a format that [...]
Happy Labor Day: Enjoy the holiday and the weekend!
