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Over 200 blind persons from Bitola will be entitled to free public transport. Oct 16, 2009 17
Tour for Southern Blind Persons Organization in Nabatiyeh. Oct 4, 2009 87
Braille music breakthrough. Brief article Aug 1, 2009 200
Where's the library? Teaching braille reading with a meaning-oriented focus. Swenson, Anna M. Report Aug 1, 2009 2156
Assistive technology competencies for teachers of students with visual impairments. Smith, Derrick W.; Kelley, Pat; Maushak, Nancy J.; Griffin-Shirley, Nora; Lan, William Y. Report Aug 1, 2009 5454
Use of assistive technology by students with visual impairments: findings from a national survey. Kelly, Stacy M. Aug 1, 2009 5097
Knowledge and skills for teachers of students with visual impairments supervising the work of paraeducators. Lewis, Sandra; McKenzie, Amy R. Survey Aug 1, 2009 5914
Universal design: online educational media for students with disabilities. Sapp, Wendy Report Aug 1, 2009 2886
Hope and social support in adults who are legally blind at a training center. Singletary, Caitlin; Goodwyn, Mary Ann; Carter, Alice P. Report Aug 1, 2009 2468
Oregon Senate votes to close the Oregon School for the Blind. Report Aug 1, 2009 462
Braille becomes electric: the trials and triumphs of Braille translation software. Sullivan, Joe Jul 1, 2009 1837
Lions world services making changes while seeking CEO. Friedman, Mark Jun 29, 2009 714
The need for Braille standards in university preparation programs. D'Andrea, Frances Mary; Lewis, Sandra; Rosenblum, L. Penny Jun 1, 2009 1752
Orientation and mobility with persons who are deaf-blind: an initial examination of single-subject design research. Parker, Amy T. Jun 1, 2009 2775
A parent's perspective on the importance of braille for success in life. Zabelski, Mary May 1, 2009 1861
Huseby zoom maps: a design methodology for tactile graphics. Yayla, Lisa Report May 1, 2009 1762
The difference the dots make: a personal history with Braille. Maurer, Marc Apr 1, 2009 1762
Increasing the Braille Reading Rate. Hong, Sunggye Apr 1, 2009 783
Braille essay contest for young and old. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 185
International competition for composers and performers who are visually impaired. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 226
Abraham Nemeth. Report Apr 1, 2009 279
New version of screen-reading software is released. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 231
New features on web site offering accessible reading materials. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 92
Evaluating training and implementation of the individualized meaning-centered approach to teaching braille literacy. Durando, Julie A.; Wormsley, Diane P. Report Mar 1, 2009 5479
BrailleConnect 12. Brief article Feb 1, 2009 52
Editor's page. Geruschat, Duane R. Editorial Jan 1, 2009 588
Teaching adults to read braille using phonological methods: single-case studies. Crawford, Shauna; Elliott, Robert T. Report Jan 1, 2009 5773
Blind rage: angry Korean masseuses. Riggs, Mike Brief article Jan 1, 2009 254
Detecting approaching vehicles at streets with no traffic control. Emerson, Robert Wall; Sauerburger, Dona Dec 1, 2008 6405
Design and usability testing of an audio platform game for players with visual impairments. Oren, Michael; Harding, Chris; Bonebright, Terri L. Dec 1, 2008 5683
The psychosocial impact of closed-circuit televisions on persons with age-related macular degeneration. Huber, Jessica G.; Jutai, Jeffrey W.; Strong, J. Graham; Plotkin, Ann D. Clinical report Nov 1, 2008 5044
Blind soldier doesn't lose sight of mission. Mass, Warren Sep 15, 2008 405
Brain remembers how to see. Saey, Tina Hesman Brief article Jun 7, 2008 124
Exploring the special orientation systems in the Chinese calligraphy of a Taiwanese artist who is adventitiously blind. Shih, Chih-Ming; Chao, Hsin-Yi; Johanson, Robert E. Jun 1, 2008 524
A breath of fresh air. Alexander, Amy E. Report May 1, 2008 973
Scientist offers OceanInsights for the blind. Madin, Kate Apr 1, 2008 500
Reflections on teaching reading in braille. Swenson, Anna M. Apr 1, 2008 1567
The development of phonological awareness by braille users: a review of the research. Monson, Martin R.; Bowen, Sandy K. Apr 1, 2008 5290
The impact of the perspectives of teachers and parents on the literacy media selections for independent study of students who are visually impaired. Argyropoulos, Vassilios S.; Sideridis, Georgios D.; Katsoulis, Philippos Apr 1, 2008 5340
Stamps featuring dog guides. Brief article Apr 1, 2008 174
Access to opportunities. Cattivelli, Adrian Mar 1, 2008 403
Seattle Lighthouse. Occupation overview Feb 1, 2008 338
Braille Code updates. Brief article Jan 1, 2008 183
Life with a dog guide. Brief article Jan 1, 2008 221
The dots of Louis Braille. Worley, Helen L. Jan 1, 2008 694
Meet the Braille Bug! Brief article Jan 1, 2008 185
Teachers' perspectives on the use of the Moon Code to develop literacy in children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. McCall, Steve; McLinden, Mike Oct 1, 2007 5857
Class-action lawsuit brought against target. Oct 1, 2007 500
Accessible feature in redesigned U.S. $5 bill. Oct 1, 2007 407
Bumpy bookword. Brief article Sep 1, 2007 46
Analysis of phonemes, graphemes, onset-rimes, and words with braille-learning children. Crawford, Shauna; Elliott, Robert T. Report Sep 1, 2007 5051
Coping strategies in reading: multi-readers in the Norwegian general education system. Vik, Astrid Kristin; Fellenius, Kerstin Report Sep 1, 2007 5587
The production of brailled instructional materials in Texas public schools. Herzberg, Tina S.; Stough, Laura M. Aug 1, 2007 5812
A glimpse into the darkness of life. Sapru, Subhash Jul 1, 2007 1235
Accessible GPS: reorientation and target location among users with visual impairments. Ponchillia, Paul E.; Rak, Eniko C.; Freeland, Amy L.; LaGrow, Steven J. Jul 1, 2007 5731
A cognitive approach to brailling errors. Wells-Jensen, Sheri; Schwartz, Aaron; Gosche, Bradley Jul 1, 2007 5788
Effectiveness of the ticket to work program for beneficiaries who are blind or have low vision: comparisons with other beneficiaries. Capella-McDonnall, Michele May 1, 2007 3199
Text-only link to Google Maps. Brief article May 1, 2007 102
Dictionary and thesaurus for notetakers. Brief article May 1, 2007 125
K9 buddies: a program of guide dogs for the blind. Ritter, Joanne May 1, 2007 414
Students to climb mountain with Erik Weihenmayer. Brief article Apr 1, 2007 186
Perkins School for the Blind receives $150,000 grant. Brief article Apr 1, 2007 128
Center unveils improved library and Braille production facility. Brief article Apr 1, 2007 234
Free Braille study software. Apr 1, 2007 169
The need for health promotion for adults who are visually impaired. Capella-McDonnall, Michele Mar 1, 2007 6515
The social life and emotional state of adolescent children of parents who are blind and sighted: a pilot study. Duvdevany, Ilana; Moin, Victor; Yahav, Rivka Mar 1, 2007 5449
Raised-line pictures, blindness, and tactile "beliefs": an observational case study. D'Angiulli, Amedeo Mar 1, 2007 2518
U.K. parent initiates petition to "Save Braille" education in schools. Brief article Mar 1, 2007 229
Lions World Services for the Blind: Little Rock. Brief article Feb 19, 2007 305
Primary support persons for individuals who are visually impaired: who they are and the support they provide. Silva-Smith, Amy L.; Theune, Thomas W.; Spaid, Penny E. Feb 1, 2007 2766
Technology and early braille literacy: using the Mountbatten Pro Brailler in primary-grade classrooms. Cooper, Holly L.; Nichols, Sharon K. Jan 1, 2007 4908
Jean Little to Bulgaria. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 158
The boy who read with his fingers. Sears, George Jan 1, 2007 237
Jumping for blinded veterans. Wagner, Don Nov 1, 2006 427
Learning and using print and braille: a study of dual-media learners, Part 2. Lusk, Kelly E.; Corn, Anne L. Nov 1, 2006 5935
Academic achievement and personality in university students who are visually impaired. Klinkosz, Waldemar; Sekowski, Andrzej; Brambring, Michael Nov 1, 2006 4651
Braille literacy skills: an analysis of the concept of spelling. Argyropoulos, Vassilios S.; Martos, Aineias C. Nov 1, 2006 5150
Update on textbook transcriber college course. Nov 1, 2006 378
Free course on safety in the home. Brief article Nov 1, 2006 142
Blindsided. Held, George Personal account Sep 22, 2006 1937
My vision. Gardner, John Editorial Jul 1, 2006 954
Jobs for the disabled--who gets rich? Brief article Mar 22, 2006 201
Braille & Large-Print Library services. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 206
Barriers to employment identified by blind and vision-impaired persons in New Zealand. Daye, Paula Nov 1, 2005 4919
Disabled vets finding new opportunities at center: OCB Reprographics makes the move to Mira Mesa. Webb, Marion Oct 31, 2005 418
Climbing blind: in Tibet, where the blind are treated as outcasts, six blind teenagers set an improbable record trekking through the Himalayas. Puntillo, Kimi Feb 14, 2005 664
Lost sight, found sound: visual cortex sees way to acquiring new duties. Bower, B. Jan 29, 2005 504
New president and CEO of RFB&D[TM]. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 246
Japanese scientists create electronic eye to help blind people cross the street. Brief Article Nov 30, 2004 127
Verbal sighting in brains of the blind. Brief Article Oct 16, 2004 202
Effects of race, gender, and other characteristics of legally blind consumers on homemaker closure. Giesen, J. Martin Oct 1, 2004 4726
Slaying dragons: building self-confidence and raising expectations through orientation center training. Tigges, Sandy Sep 22, 2004 5584
The dots of Louis Braille. Worley, Helen L. May 1, 2004 678
Blind eyes are not blind minds: blind people usually experience dejection and stereotyping. But what is not often considered is the psychological impact of blindness--the despair and the dependence on others. Donald Gwira wants the world to bridge the gap between the blind and the sighted. Gwira, Donald Dec 1, 2003 753
A new vision of dance. Meinertz, Alexander Nov 1, 2003 348
Blind ambition. Myerhoff, Matt Brief Article Oct 6, 2003 170
Foundation for the Junior Blind: celebrate 50 years with the Foundation for the Junior Blind. Sep 29, 2003 809
"You're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy". Brown, Christine Sep 22, 2003 2138
The boy who read with his fingers. Biography Mar 1, 2003 251
Voting becoming easier for people with disabilities. (Legislative Update). Chamalian, David Brief Article May 1, 2001 314

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