Disability Pride Month Begins Tomorrow
Each year, Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July. The commemoration began in 1990, the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. It celebrates individuals with disabilities “embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the [...]
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Awards Recognizing Leaders in the Disability Community Worldwide
The Viscardi Center has announced that nominations for the 2023 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards are now being accepted. These Awards salute leaders, advocates, role models, and innovators in the disability community, highlighting their positive impact on society. Established in 2013, the recognition honors the memory and legacy of the Center’s founder, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., [...]
Fireworks and Eye Safety
As we approach the Independence Day holiday and its celebrations, it’s important to keep eye safety in mind, particularly when it comes to fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 14 percent of injuries from fireworks were to the eyes. And the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that fireworks can cause injuries, [...]
Upcoming Virtual Events
Future In Sight is offering online workshops on a variety of topics during the coming weeks, including: On July 13, 2023 from 7 to 8:30 pm: A Sneak Peak at NLS (National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled) Talking Books Coming to Alexa: NLS Talking Books will soon be available on Amazon’s Alexa. [...]
“Touch of Genius” Prize Winner Announced
National Braille Press (NBP) has announced that the 2023 winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is Gregory Hargraves and the UK-based “Team of Inventors” for Paige Connect, an adaptation of the Perkins Brailler. This innovation “replaces the base of the brailler with a sturdy printed circuit board.” The board consists [...]
“Making Fashion More Inclusive:” Fashion Magazine Launches Braille Edition
For the first time in its 107-year history, British Vogue has released a braille edition of the magazine, beginning with its May 2023 issue. The publication is available in audio and braille formats to increase access by people who are blind or have low vision. According to editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, “readers are now able ‘to [...]
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Note to Readers: Since Independence Day celebrations begin next weekend leading up to the July 4th holiday, we will not be publishing the Bulletin this coming Friday. Resources for Partners will return the following Friday, July 14, 2023.
Have a happy and healthy July 4th holiday!
