Eyes On Success

http://eyesonsuccess.net/
This half-hour weekly audio program discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss. It is available through radio reading services across the US and Canada, via 3 internet streaming services, and to everybody else as a podcast at the link above. To date, the show has been downloaded in all 50 states in the US, 8 Canadian provinces and over 80 other countries on all the inhabited continents. Eyes On Success is hosted and produced by Peter Torpey and Nancy Goodman Torpey and distributed by WXXI Reachout Radio in Rochester, NY.

BARD Detailed Modifications Summary

Please check out this detailing of recent changes to the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped's Downloadable Books and Magazines online system, BARD, which stands for Braille and Audio Reading Download:
https://nlsbard.loc.gov/NLS/NewBARDOverview.html

Assistive Technology Survey

We are an independent group of engineers and scientists conducting a short survey to better understand where and how individuals want technology assistance in daily life activities. Responses will be used to inform design decisions as we develop solutions to improve quality of life. All answers are confidential and for internal informational purposes only. We thank you in advance for volunteering your time and for providing insightful information.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFp1X203aTFySFJ2ZTZ1blh1b1JNaXc6MQ

http://www.androidaccess.net/

Welcome to Android Access, your portal to information on accessible Android apps and programs for the blind and visually impaired. We're excited to be a part of the Android community, and look forward to your comments, feedback, and submissions.

Vision Support Lunch & Learn: “Living With Low Vision: The Journey”

Join Elinor Waters, PhD, gerontologist, as she shares personal and professional insights.
When: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Where: Friendship Heights Village Center
4433 South Park Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
Call 301-656-2797 to reserve light lunch.
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®

Low Vision Holiday Tea & Talk: “Better Light for Better Sight & More”

Join Joan Gilliard, Low Vision Occupational Therapist, and learn strategies for enhancing your daily living skills in the New Year.
When: Thursday, December 13, 2012
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Charles Beatley Central Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
Free parking
For more information, call 703-746-1702 or \202-234-1010.
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®

CAREER EXPO FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

THE WASHINGTON, D.C. CAREER EXPO FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TAKES PLACE AT 10AM TO 3PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH AT THE RONALD REAGAN BUILDING, 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE AND ATTACH YOUR RESUME AT: 
www.eop.com/expo
BY PRE-REGISTERING AND ATTACHING YOUR RESUME TO YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION FORM, YOU WILL NOT ONLY INSURE THAT YOUR RESUME APPEARS ON A RESUME DISK GIVEN TO ALL RECRUITERS AT THE CAREER EXPO, BUT THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE CAREER EXPO FASTER THAN THOSE WHO DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE.

Fall 2012 Adaptive Technology and Innovation events

 

The Adaptive Services Division will sponsor a series of events this fall called the Accessibility Accelerator Series, that bring different communities together around the topics of innovation and Adaptive Technologies (AT). AT users, developers, kids who are interested in technology, Seniors who need to use AT, and people who are interested in learning about ATs will get together, share information, produce requirements, build soulutions, and plan follow-ups.
See our website for details: http://dclibrary.org/node/32377

Developing with Accessibility at FCC

Link to a broadcast of the FCC's Developing with Accessibility event on the linked page.

iPad with voiceover class - Tuesday July 3rd, 6:30-8:30PM

room 215, MLK library - learn the basics of iPad accessibility with the voiceover screenreader.