The League for the Blind and Disabled’s mission is to provide and promote opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve their potential. The vision of League is the inclusion of all people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. All League programs and services are designed to assist people in acquiring skills, knowledge and support […]
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2012 Paralympic Games in London
You’re probably aware that the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in London in August. However, you may not know that London will be the most accessible host city ever! Train platforms have been widened, buses have been made wheelchair accessible and all river piers have ramps. More than 8,250 London buses have been […]
Go Read for Android
Go Read is a free, accessible e-book reader for people with print disabilities. Just download, listen and enjoy all the Bookshare books you want! It works with a variety of Android tablets and phones, so it’s easy to read on-the-go. This app allows you to read with voice-activated navigation and test-to-speech. Users can access and […]
Sensing robots and smartphones help navigate the blind
Robots use gyroscopes and accelerometers to monitor their speed, location and to keep track of their position. Now, these technologies are being employed to help those who are blind navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. Helen Knight, a writer for “New Scientist,” wrote about one such system, being developed by Edwige Pissaloux and colleagues at the […]
VSA Indiana
For many, participating in the arts is a way to release creative freedom and expression. For individuals living with a disability, the arts can mean so much more. VSA Indiana, formerly Very Special Arts, was founded in 1982 as Arts Unlimiting, and since 1986 has been the state affiliate for VSA, an international program of […]
Blind and visually impaired students get the most out of science laboratories
Very few students who are blind or visually impaired have been able to actively contribute to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) simply because laboratories, data and experiments are sight driven and rely on observations. However, GW Micro is seeking to change this. The new collaborative effort between GW Micro and Independence […]