The city's cup runneth over Dec 30, 2008
" Uprock's most recent artistic venture was inspired by a homeless person he saw exploring one of his cuprocking works on Bourke Street in Surry Hills. Poetry In Braille is, in Uprock's words, "the first graffiti created solely for blind people". In November, he used cuprocking to create colourful, motivational braille phrases that were intended to be explored by the blind at an exhibition at the MTV Gallery, East Sydney. "Braille is an emotive, interactive language and when it's felt in an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
National Federation of the Blind Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Louis Braille Dec 30, 2008
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's largest and oldest organization of blind people, will hold events nationwide on Sunday, January 4, 2009, to promote Braille literacy and help celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-1852), the inventor of the reading and writing code for the blind that bears his name. In over one hundred bookstores, libraries, and other venues all across the nation, National... (PR Newswire)
Weirdest travel stories of 2008 Dec 30, 2008
With a rash of arm-sucking train toilets, Braille-reading air traffic controllers, real mother- snakes on real mother- planes and complimentary mushroom-soup shampoos, it's been one of the stranger years in recent memory ... In July, the Plymouth Herald reported, the airport advertised an opening for an air traffic controller and noted that the application was available in Braille ... With a rash of arm-sucking train toilets, Braille-reading air traffic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Digital Eel Opens Brainpipe Dec 27, 2008
It is a game that answers the question, "If Timothy Leary had designed a computer game, what would it look like?" Unfortunately it does not answer the question, "Why do drive-up ATMs have Braille keypads?". BRAINPIPE is a mindblowing virtual trip through your subconscious, rendered in bedazzling three dimensions and made possible through your computer. (IGN PC Games)
Foster parents need support Dec 26, 2008
Thanks to Joe and Randy s hard work, he is now a student there, is learning Braille and is using some words. He has a great sense of humor, Randy says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New pastor brings unique perspective Dec 23, 2008
One of his biggest focuses since he began his ministry at Ambler Church of the Brethren on Oct. 15 has been finding tools he can use to keep services flowing and "not make the blindness a focus." Instead of taking written notes up to the pulpit to give a sermon, Grady uses a tool called a BrailleNote. When he types using a six-key keyboard, his thoughts come up on a screen in Braille, making it easy for him to read from his notes ... The Pennsylvania Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services has... (Springfield Sun, PA)
How Asbestos Fibers Trigger Cancer In Human Cells Dec 23, 2008
Eric Taylor, a doctoral candidate in earth sciences at Ohio State and a coauthor of the study, describes atomic force microscopy as Braille on a molecular level, meaning it allows scientists to feel and observe what s happening on molecular surfaces. We re looking at what molecules are involved in the chain of events when the fiber touches the cell. (Science Daily)
DANIELLE GILBERT: It's your world -- don't miss your chance to make it better Dec 21, 2008
So I was astonished when I heard her shout "Bingo," until I saw her rubbing her fingers over the Braille bingo board. I left that day with a great appreciation for what the nursing staff does on a daily basis. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The rights of Blind and Partially Sighted Youth in Ghana Dec 20, 2008
It is therefore not surprising that some of the manifestos for this years election have been produced in braille ... I am lucky to be standing here in front of you reading my own words to you from my braille sheet ... In 2009 we are celebrating 200th anniversary of the birth of the man who invented braille. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dear Santa: Bring daddy back from Afghanistan Dec 20, 2008
Since the program started in 1982, postal elves have responded to Canadian children in 28 languages, including Braille. (). (Globe and Mail)
Book Celebrates 150 Years of APH Dec 18, 2008
What makes this book so engrossing, however, is its feast of graphics: close-ups of equipment, modern and vintage, shots of 1940s workers at the collating turntable, a 1939 promotional display for the braille Reader s Digest, and an 1879 payroll reproduction showing that John Tierney, a boy of all work, earned was paid $16 for four weeks of work. Renowned graphic artist Julius Friedman designed the book, which features color photography by Geoffrey Carr, reproductions of early tactile pages, and... (Suite101.com)
Blind Scituate boy wins national award for his self-portrait Dec 16, 2008
While the assignment posed a particular challenge for Sam, who walks with a cane and reads Braille, his creativity bridges any gaps left by lack of sight, Rotty said. He s got an imagination, she said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Blind Center Community Singers Dec 15, 2008
As they sang, some following the lyrics in Braille, a handful of guide dogs curled obediently under the table. The singers credited the dogs Ed, Murial, Landon, Kinder and Skip on the CD jacket. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Film aims to prepare disabled for disasters Dec 12, 2008
Visually impaired children were given Braille texts and their deaf peers were given sign-language versions of the texts. Besides providing a means of communication for the deaf and visually impaired, the film has also directly encourage self-confidence for those living with disabilities. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Great Design is Possible Regardless of Age or Ability Dec 11, 2008
For example, a telephone that features Braille, large numbers, volume control and lights up when ringing. 2. (Pekin Times, IL)
* Living libraries loan people, not books Dec 11, 2008
Duffy adds that borrowers ask how she uses a computer (through speech software) while others want to know about Braille. Were just normal people, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quick Glimpse Dec 10, 2008
Mary Fernandez, a student at Emory University, and one who benefits from the use of AMAC system services, presented the award to Tamara Rorie, compliance manager and Braille production manager at AMAC, who accepted the award and plaque on behalf of AMAC.. Pumpkin Patch: Oglethorpe County Primary School pre-K students took a trip to the Washington Farms Pumpkin Patch Oct. 27. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Paredes hearing draws big crowd Dec 9, 2008
With a good prison record and a list of accomplishments, including 12 years of work as a certified Braille transcriber, he wants Gov. Jennifer Granholm to order his release. The parole board will vote at a later date to recommend for or against commutation. (The Herald-Palladium)
Celebrating a Christmas classic Dec 8, 2008
One particular book she found was a book that someone customized in Braille, she said. It shows that someone made the effort to make that book special for a child, McKinzie said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
My View: Bingo ban hurts many charities, helps tribes Dec 8, 2008
The Society for the Blind says it will cut its junior programs things like teaching blind children to read Braille or to learn mobility with a cane. With these cuts, where will these kids get services like these. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Business Briefs: Orange Twin protects forest in land trust Dec 7, 2008
Braille book support earns UGA award ... AMAC received the award in recognition of its support for Braille textbooks on the post-secondary level and for promoting the independence of blind citizens of Georgia as they strive to become contributing, productive members of their communities ... Tamara Rorie, compliance manager and Braille production manager at the AMAC, accepted the award and plaque on behalf of AMAC.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Starkville schools borrow money to finish the year Dec 6, 2008
In other business, the board approved an Eagle Scout project to install new signs with Braille and print lettering either throughout the high school or the Greensboro Center. David Bouchard, who is working on his Eagle Scout badge, said he would work with the architect and school officials on the new signs. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
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Paredes has tried to make the best of his imprisonment by earning a GED, becoming a teacher's aide and transcribing textbooks into Braille. He has said he wants to work with the blind if he is let out. (The Herald-Palladium)
Audiobook Options for the Blind Dec 4, 2008
For sight-impaired students who do not read braille, audiobooks often provide the only means for keeping up with assigned reading, whether it s a chapter in a history book or a 500-page novel. Advantages of Auditory Reading. (Suite101.com)
TCF Bank will add Talking ATMs Dec 4, 2008
The bank will provide monthly bank statements for consumer accounts in Braille and large print, and will adopt a policy for ensuring effective communication of other banking documents. TCF Bank, based in Wayzata, Minn. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Holiday Happenings Around Town Dec 3, 2008
Braille and large-print copies of the concert program are available at each concert. CONCORA's season is made possible by the generosity of the Saunders Foundation, the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, donors to the Greater Hartford Arts Council's United Arts Campaign, The Edward C.. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
* Golden Eagle honors physically disabled for achievements Nov 30, 2008
I was fortunate to have an opportunity to find about 30 Braille books, which were quite rare at the time, at school when I was in the fifth grade, Su said ... Not all textbooks have a Braille version, so I could only listen attentively in classes and borrow notes from classmates to turn them into Braille, Su said ... Su also used computers to translate books into Braille and record audiobooks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FORESIGHT: Support group keeps focus on issues for those with low vision Nov 30, 2008
Featured in the November issue of The Braille Forum, a publication by The American Council of the Blind, the article is about Crane s tour of Schimpff s Confectionery, a family-owned candy-making operation that has been in business since 1891. She visited Schimpff s in July while attending The American Council of the Blind s 2008 Convention in Louisville, Ken. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Indigenous singer seeks to reconnect with past Nov 29, 2008
The acclaimed blind singer from Elcho Island spent time in Geelong as a child when he was sent to live with a foster family while he learnt braille. Festival director Barbara Moss said Gurrumul was hoping to track down that foster family for a reunion while in the Geelong region. (The Age)
Tunining in to 'Sidetracks' Nov 29, 2008
McDonald, who, like his wife, is blind, makes Braille labels and attaches them to the CDs as soon as they arrive in the mail. We have thousands and thousands of CDs; so many that I m honestly afraid to count them all, said McDonald. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Jay Kapner, 59, hotelier, volunteer Nov 27, 2008
Jay Kapner always seemed to be doing something to help others, starting with teaching Hebrew Braille to blind kids when he was a teenager. The Brooklyn, N.Y.-born son of a rabbi, Mr. Kapner earned two degrees and worked as a counselor for several years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Thanks for giving Nov 27, 2008
Volunteer Robert Long, 92, known to the student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind as Grandpa Bob, listens as third and fourth grade student in Kathleen Milliners class read Braille aloud Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008. By DARON DEAN, daron. (The St. Augustine Record)
People with disabilities encounter many hidden barriers Nov 27, 2008
Other than braille signs at elevators, I am not aware of accommodations for blind and deaf passengers. For instance, the safety films do not have any one signing the message in case there are deaf passengers traveling on the plane. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Aspiring MPs for Cape Coast pledge to cater for the disabled Nov 26, 2008
Mr Sagoe of the CPP reiterated his party's concern for the disabled and said it was in view of this that the party had produced its manifesto in Braille for the visually impaired, adding that he would also facilitate the creation of a youth centre for the disabled. He said he was unhappy that the assembly and unit committee members were not properly resourced to discharge their duties effectively and pledged to ensure that all the necessary structures were put in place to reverse the situation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Regents universities asked to make cuts Nov 25, 2008
The regents institutions not asked to make any cuts include the Iowa School for the Deaf and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School. On the Net. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
From the Editor: Help 'Book of Dreams' come true once again Nov 23, 2008
Last year, a 3-year-old who suffers from a rare bone disorder got a new play tunnel, Braille books and other items. Sometimes people need computers, infant formula to feed babies whose parents are in crisis, or survival items. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Gaining insight Nov 22, 2008
Whenever Im angry with my husband (whos also blind), I write a note to him in Braille and leave it in his shirt pocket. Although its a very time-consuming process, I feel much happier than if I were to scold him outright because then hell be the one to get angry, she reveals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Forbush: persistence, courage and appreciation Nov 22, 2008
On the desk sits an older computer, a Braille stylist, Braille typewriter and numerous documents covered in the dotted language invented by Louis Braille ... You have to remember that at this point the Braille typewriter had yet to be invented ... All of my note taking had to be poked dot by dot on a Braille stylist. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Reaching for independence Nov 21, 2008
"I'm on the 6- to 9-month program," he said, meaning he lives in a dorm room at the Pegram Drive facility in Tupelo during his training in mobility, Braille, cooking, computers and woodworking. The center, operated by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, also offers a two-week program for independent living students. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
EXCERPT: Take a peek inside 'The Eleventh Man' Nov 19, 2008
Both were set in the familiar exclamatory typeface his father called Visual Braille. Fooling around as a printer paid for the indulgence of being a small-town editor, Bill Reinking liked to say. (USA Today -- Life)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Standard Chartered helps blind students grow with charity Nov 18, 2008
During the weekend of Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd (~) initiated the charity drive, Relay of Hope X Standard Chartered GROE 42, in Taipei to purchase Braille books and computers for blind students in Taiwan ... The money is to be shared between the Taipei School for the Visually Impaired (TSVI) and National Taichung School for the Visually Impaired to purchase Braille books and computers to help improve students learning ... Kaushal said a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Delhi polls: Ballot paper in Braille Nov 18, 2008
NEW DELHI: Visually-challenged people can now cast their votes without assistance in the Delhi assembly polls as ballot paper in Braille has been prepared for their convenience ... "But no more. For all the assembly constituencies we have prepared a ballot paper with details of name of the candidate, his party name and its serial number on the electronic voting machine in the Braille language," a senior election officer said ... Explaining the process of how a visually-challenged voter can... (India Times, India)
Top homemaker made life cozy for family Nov 16, 2008
She made afghans for the seriously ill, quilts for crisis pregnancy centers, Braille books for the blind. At church, what better role for her chatty personality than as chair for the new visitor calling committee. (AZCentral -- News)
Watertown nonprofits struggle with state budget cuts Nov 14, 2008
Braille and Talking Book Library, 617-972-7240 or library@perkins ... In Watertown, organizations losing state funding this year include Watertown Family Network, the Boys & Girls Club and the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library ... The Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library had to implement a hiring freeze as a result of the state s announcement it would cut $86,816 in funding to the organization. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Distance Learning for the Blind Nov 11, 2008
Web Offers Many Braille Literacy and Career-Building Courses ... Business Communications is a six-lesson course (available in large print, braille, cassette and online) that teaches effective speaking and listening skills and nonverbal techniques ... APH Braille+ Mobile Manager Tutoring on YouTube. (Suite101.com)
Designs of the future Nov 11, 2008
The designer, Sungwoo Park (who also created Energy Seed, above), realized that few books are translated into Braille because of the high costs involved. He wanted to create an object that would be easy to carry around and would allow people with visual impairments to read anything. (CNN -- International)
Bandleader's Vision For The Blind Nov 8, 2008
Seeing the potential for a demolition derby, Kelly paired each band member with a sighted volunteer - together they spell out Ohio, in Braille. They zig, zag, criss and cross. (CBS News)
Robots Show That Brain Activity Is Linked To Time As Well As Space Nov 8, 2008
12, 2007) The ability to tactually recognize fine spatial details, such as the raised dots used in braille, is especially important to those who are blind. With that in mind, a team of researchers has. (Science Daily)
Educators urge increased funding for schools at State Board of Education hearing Nov 7, 2008
One little history book is a stack of Braille books, said Uptmor, an associate director of the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education. There s no way we could afford to do that. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Around the Bend with Scotty P. Nov 6, 2008
Weaver replied, That s no good, I can t read Braille. Sweet Lou, on the other hand, is known for kicking his hat around and tossing bases into the outfield. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Couple Can't See Solution To Vexing Vision Problem - 11/5/2008 Nov 5, 2008
However, because you are both blind as bats without corrective lenses, perhaps it's time you considered the Braille method. DEAR ABBY: My husband of 37 years recently purchased our tombstones and had them installed on our cemetery plots. (FOX23.com, OK)
Kunal Ahooja, CEO, Spice Mobile Nov 2, 2008
By this month end we are planning to launch the phone with Braille keypad in India. Early next year we plan to come out with our movie phone that will have disc that is 1/10 the size of a normal disc. (India Times)
Exhibits seek to teach sighted about blind world Nov 1, 2008
com Not many people approached the Braille cards or billfold display explaining how visually impaired people read or keep track of their cash ... Not many people approached the Braille cards or billfold display explaining how visually impaired people read or keep track of their cash ... Materials include books printed in Braille, audio books and a movie collection of descriptive movies, which the library shows periodically. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Absentee ballot count outpacing 2004 Oct 31, 2008
The machines use Braille on the keys and come with headphones. For more, see our Oct. 30 print edition. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Newsweek: Touring Europe without eyesight Oct 30, 2008
I checked my braille watch. "2:15 , but maybe earlier, if we're in Germany.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Enabling The Blind To Find Their Way Oct 28, 2008
Guide dogs, canes, Braille and screen readers that turn digital text into spoken audio all help to improve the lives of the blind or severely visually impaired, but none of these tools can make up for having a friend or relative accompany a blind person around and assist them in their daily life ... Braille readers and audio readers let blind people read or hear text from computers and the internet, but until now there has been no easy or practical way to portray graphical information, Yu says. (Science Daily)
Science projects for the real world Oct 27, 2008
The device will talk in one of two ways: either via a changing Braille interface, or with a computerized voice. It might be able to break in on your iTunes listening, to warn you that a subway staircase is ahead, for instance. (Boston Globe)
Speed of sight Oct 27, 2008
The dog's popularity, however, was initially problematic, said Sammie Smith, who translates textbooks and documents into Braille for Amanda and other Matanzas students who are visually impaired ... Amanda learned how to use a cane and to read Braille. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Together (10/27/08) Oct 27, 2008
One main project was transcribing educational print books to Braille, using a Braille typewriter. Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, church affiliation, PTA, and friends and family are other activities that Delores has been involved in. (Anchorage Daily News)
The possibilities of a 'portable eye' Oct 26, 2008
He says he recently purchased a personal digital assistant that can render phone numbers and appointments in Braille, for $4,500, and also paid $5,500 for a flat-screen TV. "And I can't even see it," he quips. "But the people who come to my house seem to like it.". (Boston Globe)
Letter: Disabled community speaks up Oct 24, 2008
All documents should be available in Braille for anyone who requests them, or on a cassette or CD to listen to. These are some of the many amenities that would help the disabled community. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Taking a turn on the dark side Oct 21, 2008
The celebrated smart aleck started her day at the National Braille Press, where she met with students from the O'Hearn School in Dorchester ... She's the featured speaker at this weekend's fund-raising gala for the National Braille Press ... (O'Hearn student Mikaella Besson, who's blind and learning to read braille, will also be at Friday's Hands On. (Boston Globe)
Blind teen recognized for artistic ability Oct 20, 2008
She writes stories, poetry and sometimes, song lyrics on her Braille notetaker, which transcribes her work into print for her teachers to read ... The award was presented by Anderson's Braille teachers Jan Erikson and Barbara Lutz, with comments from Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield ... BESB hires teachers for the visually impaired as well as aides to transcribe print into Braille. (Middletown Press, CT)
New Metro Displays An Improvement, But More Is Better Oct 19, 2008
There's Braille signage at bus stops. Some sidewalks were widened, unneeded posts and signs removed, and some trees and tree pits eliminated. (Washington Post)
Activities surround Kirbo's opening Oct 18, 2008
This is the first time the statewide festival has been in south Georgia and has its materials in Braille. From mystery, humor and science fiction to poetry, sports and children's books, events will include readings, question/answer sessions, book signing, performances, plenty of planned activities for children, book vendors and more. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
