Spotlight on RDPFS Grantee: The USABA, Empowering Americans with Vision Loss to Experience “Life-Changing Opportunities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Education”
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern, and Janet Weinstein, RDPFS Editorial Director/Consultant: The U. S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) “empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical education activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation.” In pursuing this goal, the organization has worked since 1976 [...]
Registration Open for Workforce Recruitment Program Enrollment
The enrollment period is currently open for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), which seeks applicants for its 2024 database. Applications are welcomed from anyone with a disability interested in federal employment who is a U.S. citizen and seeking a degree or individuals who have recently received a degree from a U.S. college or university. WRP “connects [...]
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Accessible Technology Conference to be Streamed Online
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: The New York Public Library’s Accessible Technology Conference, being held October 21 to 22, 2023 in New York City, will be available to attendees from anywhere, streamed virtually via Zoom. This free and inclusive event will focus on the impact, qualities, and evolution of accessible technologies used by people who [...]
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
People who are blind or have low vision may now order Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests, “which are more accessible than other options,” at no cost. Tests detect currently circulating COVID variants and are intended for use until the end of 2023. They have been made available through a partnership between the HHS (Health and Human [...]
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“Love Your Eyes at Work” is Theme of World Sight Day: October 12, 2023
This year’s annual celebration of World Sight Day will highlight the “importance of eye care in the workplace.” The event provides the opportunity to focus the world’s attention on eye health as a global issue as well as a platform to influence decision makers to make eye health initiatives a priority, and to activate demand [...]
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Celebrating White Cane Day: October 15, 2023
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: For people who are blind, the white cane is an important tool for achieving a full and independent life, recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering individuals who are blind and visually impaired. This year, celebrations for White Cane Day, recognized annually on October 15th, [...]
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New Video Explores “The Rehabilitation Act at 50”
September 26, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the first federal law to “address access and equity for people with disabilities.” Several sections of the Act affect employment and career readiness. A new video explores these sections and their impact—then, now, and looking toward the future of individuals with disabilities. [...]
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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 [...]
Note to Readers: Since Monday, October 9, 2023, will be celebrated as the federal holiday of Columbus Day, the next edition of the RDPFS Resources for Partners Bulletin will be issued on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Enjoy the holiday!
