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Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation: National Braille Press Aims to Inspire Advances in Tactile Literacy | Suite101.com
Here is a story about the National Braille Press’s Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation, which awards $20,000 for new products and approaches for teaching tactile literacy, i.e. braille and tactile representations of graphics.
Stampede for VIPS: 5K Road Race for the Blind Takes Place at Churchill Downs in August | Suite101.com
The 2009 Stampede for VIPS 5K, a rare road race with a separate division and prize money for the blind and visually impaired, takes place August 29 in Louisville at a legendary venue—Churchill Downs. Travel stipends are available for blind runners.
Adaptive Tennis Serves Many Disabilities: Sport Accessible to the Blind, Amputees, and Those in Wheelchairs | Suite101.com
This article shows the amazingly ability of tennis to accommodate many different disabilities, offering programs for recreation and competition.
Hadley Evolves into E-Learning Leader: School Using Technology to Offer Accessible Courses to Blind Adults | Suite101.com
Following is an interview with Dawn Turco and Michael Harvey who run the Hadley School’s distance learning program, e-Hadley.
Hadley School's Online Courses: Over 100 Classes Free to Blind and Visually Impaired Via Computer | Suite101.com
Here’s a listing of all online courses offered free to blind and visually impaired students (age 14 and up) offered by the Hadley School for the Blind.
Career Resources for the Blind: New Programs Let Low-Vision Students Explore Employment Options | Suite101.com
Here’s a roundup of career seminars, conferences, and programs for blind and visually impaired jobseekers.
Bookshare Offers Accessible Books: 43,000-Title Digital Library is Free for Blind & Low-Vision Students | Suite101.com
Bookshare.org enables blind and low-vision students to download books (including textbooks) and periodicals from its 43,000-volume online library for free. The compressed files can be read using a screen reader or a refreshable braille display.
Free Hadley Course for Blind Travelers: Online Seminar Offers Low-Vision Travel Planning Techniques and Tips | Suite101.com
Following is information on an upcoming e-Hadley course on travel planning techniques and tips for the blind and visually impaired.
New Audible Basketball for the Blind: Beeping Ball Helps Blind Players Locate, Dribble, and Shoot | Suite101.com
The Hadley School for the Blind recently commissioned an audible basketball that makes many aspects of the game, dribbling, shooting, playing HORSE, etc., accessible to the blind and visually impaired.
Plustek BookReader V100: Reading Machine Has High-Speed Scanner, Top-Notch OCR Technology | Suite101.com
Following is a story on Plustek’s BookReader V100, whose high-speed scanner and text-to-speech output enables the blind and visually impaired to convert and store any text as MP3 or wav files and PDF documents.
Oral Hull Summer Camps for the Blind: Four Camps in 2009 Offer Blind Accessible Adventures in Oregon | Suite101.com
Here’s a profile of Oral Hull Park, which offers accessible camping facilities and summer programs for blind and visually impaired adults on 23 secluded acres near Sandy, Oregon.
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Camp Yorktown Bay (Mountain Pine, AR) offers a free weeklong summer camp for blind & visually impaired people. The camp, run by Seventh-Day Adventists, has a strong religious element.
Vision 5K Road Race for the Blind: Elite Runners to Compete for Prize Money, US 5K Championship in June | Suite101.com
Here’s an article on the Vision 5K, a rare road race awarding prize money (and a national championship) to blind and visually impaired runners. This year’s race takes place June 7th at Boston College (Newton, MA).
Profile of New England Disabled Sports: NEDS Offers a Full Range of Adaptive Winter Sports Programs | Suite101.com
Following is a profile of New England Disabled Sports, which runs adaptive ski and snowboard programs for persons with disabilities (e.g. the Wounded Warrior Project for US veterans) at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire.
Achilles International Profile: Track Club Turns Disabled into Marathoners
Following is a profile of Achilles International, formerly the Achilles Track Club, which helps get disabled people involved in running, especially the ING New York City Marathon.
NARHA Equine Therapy Programs: NARHA Promotes Excellence in Equine-Assisted Activities
Following is a profile of the North American Riding Association for the Handicapped, which certifies therapeutic horseback instructors and centers that offer equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities.
Low-Vision Students Can Do More, Faster, Outside of Special Education
Following a blog post on my feelings about special education for the low-vision student. For all the promises of an Individual Education Plan, students can simply do more on their own to enhance their literacy and improve their education.
Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Club: Adaptive Ski Program Offers Confidence, Fulfillment for the Disabled
Following is a profile of the Leaps of Faith Disabled Waterski Club, a Connecticut-based nonprofit that teaches recreational and competitive waterskiing to persons with physical disabilities.
High-Tech Living Aids for the Blind: Technology Enhances Comfort, Connectivity for Blind People On the Go
Following is a story on high-tech products and services that make life and travel a safer and easier for blind and visually impaired people.
Art, Writing Contests for the Blind: Outlets for Expression Abound for Blind and Low-Vision Students
Following is a story on art and writing opportunities for blind and visually impaired students and adults.
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