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Monday, December 21, 2009
Fax machine is down!
Our fax is currently down at Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund due to technological problems. Please use an alternate fax machine at 517-783-5295 until our new unit arrives.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Media Access For The Disabled To Be Improved - Smarthouse
Media Access For The Disabled To Be Improved - Smarthouse:
The Rudd Government has asked the public to give their input on ways to improve access to television, cinema and other electronic media for people with a hearing or vision impairment.
Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said, 'Electronic media is an important source of information and entertainment for the entire community and it is important that we work to ensure people with a hearing or vision impairment can access the services they require.'"
The Rudd Government has asked the public to give their input on ways to improve access to television, cinema and other electronic media for people with a hearing or vision impairment.
Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said, 'Electronic media is an important source of information and entertainment for the entire community and it is important that we work to ensure people with a hearing or vision impairment can access the services they require.'"
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
BrailleNote Apex makes it easier to take notes with Braille QWERTY keyboard
BrailleNote Apex makes it easier to take notes with Braille QWERTY keyboard:
This is the BrailleNote Apex. It’s a device that the blind/visually impaired (I’m not sure which term is the more acceptable one) can use to, as the name and photo implies, take notes. It runs Windows CE 6, which this type of device usually runs, and, is aimed at students and the like."
This is the BrailleNote Apex. It’s a device that the blind/visually impaired (I’m not sure which term is the more acceptable one) can use to, as the name and photo implies, take notes. It runs Windows CE 6, which this type of device usually runs, and, is aimed at students and the like."
Thoughts on Screen Readers « Ginny's Thoughts & Things
Thoughts on Screen Readers « Ginny's Thoughts & Things:
Posted by Ginny on November 14, 2009
Assalamu alaikum, I got into a recent discussion (see recent comments above) regarding Freedom Scientific (henceforth referred to as FS) and System Access/Serotek (henceforth referred to as SA). I have a policy that I don’t fight the screen reader wars. I’m not going to hate on someone who uses GW Micro, or Serotek products, or whatever. I’ll be up front and say that I’m primarily a Jaws user and have been since 1998 when I first started to learn to use Windows. And I was a Jaws user because that is what my university had, although up to that time I’d been a Vocal-Eyes user, before of course moving to Windows. And it’s not that I don’t like Window-Eyes (I can’t quite seem to master it for some reason, though), nor System Access (which I actually do have on my machine and have learned to master it pretty much), it’s just that I’ve just always stuck with Jaws."
Posted by Ginny on November 14, 2009
Assalamu alaikum, I got into a recent discussion (see recent comments above) regarding Freedom Scientific (henceforth referred to as FS) and System Access/Serotek (henceforth referred to as SA). I have a policy that I don’t fight the screen reader wars. I’m not going to hate on someone who uses GW Micro, or Serotek products, or whatever. I’ll be up front and say that I’m primarily a Jaws user and have been since 1998 when I first started to learn to use Windows. And I was a Jaws user because that is what my university had, although up to that time I’d been a Vocal-Eyes user, before of course moving to Windows. And it’s not that I don’t like Window-Eyes (I can’t quite seem to master it for some reason, though), nor System Access (which I actually do have on my machine and have learned to master it pretty much), it’s just that I’ve just always stuck with Jaws."
National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy:
BALTIMORE, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: 'Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago and asked us to be his helpers. I'm quite fond of the fellow and was delighted that we could assist him in his work. Braille literacy is the key to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few blind children are learning it today. This program will not only be jolly good fun but will also serve an important educational purpose, as blind children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their letter from Saint Nicholas.'
Between November 16 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form. The form can also be printed and faxed to (410) 659-6893. Beginning December 1, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to boys and girls around the country. The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read), and parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted form of Braille for the letter. Requests for letters must include the writer's name, the child's name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa's helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions."
BALTIMORE, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: 'Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago and asked us to be his helpers. I'm quite fond of the fellow and was delighted that we could assist him in his work. Braille literacy is the key to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few blind children are learning it today. This program will not only be jolly good fun but will also serve an important educational purpose, as blind children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their letter from Saint Nicholas.'
Between November 16 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form. The form can also be printed and faxed to (410) 659-6893. Beginning December 1, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to boys and girls around the country. The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read), and parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted form of Braille for the letter. Requests for letters must include the writer's name, the child's name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa's helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions."
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Mujahid Latif supported by MBTF
This past October, Mujahid Latif, a Nemeth braille transcriber and instructor was given the oppurtunity to have a hearing for review of a parole. CEO/President, Tyler Colton, was out of town during the hearing, however, a letter or recommendation was submitted to the hearing in support of Latif's release and stability for employment that he would have if released.
Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund (MBTF) has employed Latif since 1984. The Library of Congress certified Mr. Latif as a Certified Braille Transcriber on April 3, 1985. Latif went on to become the first Certified Nemeth Transcriber for MBTF on March 28, 1988. Latif is also certified in nemeth proofreading and is a Transcriber of Music Braille.
Currently, the nemeth department at MBTF is headed by Mujahid Latif. Providing consultation to other transcribers is a big responsibilty given our quality control at MBTF. Latif works side by side with other nemeth braille transcribers offering professional support for those with questions.
Throughout the years, he has contributed to the success of many blind and visually impaired students and individuals across the world.
Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund (MBTF) has employed Latif since 1984. The Library of Congress certified Mr. Latif as a Certified Braille Transcriber on April 3, 1985. Latif went on to become the first Certified Nemeth Transcriber for MBTF on March 28, 1988. Latif is also certified in nemeth proofreading and is a Transcriber of Music Braille.
Currently, the nemeth department at MBTF is headed by Mujahid Latif. Providing consultation to other transcribers is a big responsibilty given our quality control at MBTF. Latif works side by side with other nemeth braille transcribers offering professional support for those with questions.
Throughout the years, he has contributed to the success of many blind and visually impaired students and individuals across the world.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
USC Upstate
USC Upstate: "USC Upstate’s Special Education – Visual Impairment Program Awarded $497,675
11- 03- 2009
Spartanburg, S.C. - The year 2009 is “the bicentennial anniversary year of the birth of Louis Braille, who, by inventing the means of reading by touch, opened the world of literacy to individuals who are blind,” points out James Kirby, Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind.
How appropriate, then, that the University of South Carolina Upstate’s Special Education--Visual Impairment Program in the School of Education recently received a grant for $497,675 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education. This grant will enable USC Upstate’s Visual Impairment Program, in collaboration with the South Carolina Vision Education Partnership, to significantly increase awareness of Braille and knowledge of how best to teach it.
The grant will also create activities and programs for South Carolina individuals who are blind or visually impaired in order to promote the knowledge and use of Braille and non-visual access technology. Building literacy skills and proficiency in Braille and access technology leads to independence and competence in many areas of life for young people and adults with visual impairments. And for these individuals, independence leads to improved skills in personal care and home management, as well as to increased opportunities for employment."
11- 03- 2009
Spartanburg, S.C. - The year 2009 is “the bicentennial anniversary year of the birth of Louis Braille, who, by inventing the means of reading by touch, opened the world of literacy to individuals who are blind,” points out James Kirby, Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind.
How appropriate, then, that the University of South Carolina Upstate’s Special Education--Visual Impairment Program in the School of Education recently received a grant for $497,675 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education. This grant will enable USC Upstate’s Visual Impairment Program, in collaboration with the South Carolina Vision Education Partnership, to significantly increase awareness of Braille and knowledge of how best to teach it.
The grant will also create activities and programs for South Carolina individuals who are blind or visually impaired in order to promote the knowledge and use of Braille and non-visual access technology. Building literacy skills and proficiency in Braille and access technology leads to independence and competence in many areas of life for young people and adults with visual impairments. And for these individuals, independence leads to improved skills in personal care and home management, as well as to increased opportunities for employment."
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