Upcoming Free Virtual Workshops
This week and next, the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library of the New York Public Library (NYPL) is hosting informative sessions online that are open to the public, covered in their “Newslion Fall 2023:” On December 6, 2023, from 3 to 4:30 pm ET, Intro to Hotel and Airline Apps with Accessibility in [...]
Free Virtual Museum Tours for Visitors Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Virtual museum tours provide great opportunities to visit exhibits and programs both near and far, without leaving your home. Two upcoming online tours are specially geared to individuals with visual impairments: “Seen and Unseen: Water” on December 7, 2023 from 2:30 to 4 pm ET: Seen and Unseen, a series of virtual tours offered by [...]
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Join in a Virtual Meeting to Learn About "The Blind Life" YouTube Channel: December 9, 2023
Did you ever wonder how to host a YouTube channel? The next meeting of the Delaware Valley Council of Citizens with Low Vision (DVCCLV) will feature as guest speaker Sam Seavey, owner and producer of the YouTube channel The Blind Life. This program will take place on December 9, 2023, beginning between 12:45 and 12:55 [...]
Holiday Gifts for Family and Friends Who Are Visually Impaired
With the holiday season coming into full gear, some tips and examples of gifts that are accessible for people who are blind or have low vision can be helpful. Following are a few sources and pointers for shoppers: Perkins School for the Blind has released its 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for All: Embrace the spirit [...]
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Treat Yourself to a Gift Giving Webinar
Guest presenters and staff from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) have shared and discussed accessible options to consider when selecting gifts for children and adults who are blind or have low vision. The webinar that was recorded during the 2022 holiday season, available on YouTube, includes suggestions for games, such as “Go [...]
Selected States and District of Columbia to Join Initiative to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Twelve states and the District of Columbia will participate as “core states” in the 2024 U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) Initiative. NEON seeks to increase competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities through partnerships with provider organizations nationwide. The participation of these states will enable government agencies in [...]
2023 Audio Description Awards Recipients
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) has announced the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description (AD) Awards Gala that took place on November 14, 2023. First held in 2021, the Awards Gala recognizes “achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media.” The event featured celebrity guests, film clips, and several [...]
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