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California Primary Elections, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - We've arranged to host 41 podcasts comprising the Official Voter Information Guide. Listen to them to get detailed information about presidential and state primary elections and California Constitutional amendments.
Web Guru For the Blind. Chieko Asakawa, blind since age 14, has become one of the world's foremost authorities on internet accessibility for the blind. Listen to her inspiring story in this article from the February, 2012 issue of the IEEE Spectrum Magazine.
My Favorite Technology for 2011 Is... How often has someone said that to you? The Center For The Partially Sighted and the National Federation of the Blind, San Fernando Valley Chapter combine to present "The Best In Tech 2011." Hear vendors of assistive technology tell of the marvels they produce and listen as actual users tell of their experiences with the results.
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Darkness Visible, and Palpable. In the land of the blind - as you learn in the exhibition "Dialog in the Dark" - the one-eyed man hasn’t a chance. This recording describes a participatory experience that, for an hour or so, takes the fully-sighted through the fascinating process of adapting to total lack of sight.
The Real Lowdown on Artificial Retinas - This article, from the September issue of Discover Magazine really lays out in understandable terms, what you can expect from technological advances in artificial retinas for treatment of such diseases as macular degeneration.
Forbes Magazine Articles - Join us in welcoming Kerri Parr, who begins reading her series of articles from Forbes today, August 3, 2011!
The Sun's In Your Eyes! - Find out about a new tiny, implantable, solar-powered sensor designed to monitor the eyeball's pressure in those suffering from glaucoma. Another instance of amazing technical progress!"
For fans of Audio Theater - AIRS-LA is now linking to the recordings produced by The L.A. Theater Works. Now you can listen at the time of your choosing to these plays written by acclaimed playwrights and starring top name talent.
How and why of using Facebook. Many listeners are afraid of Facebook because it is difficult to use with JAWS. On the Vision Talk Project, Dr. Bill interviews Julian Vargas, who shares some valuable tips on how to set up a Facebook page and how to follow AIRS-LA on Facebook.
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CCLVI Lectures on Low Vision These podcast lectures, sponsored by The Council of Citizens With Low Vision International, let you listen to a variety of topics that are specially designed for people who are partially sighted. Dr. Bill Takeshita presents these lectures each month and topics will include low vision and driving, signs and symptoms of emergency vision problems, what's new in low vision aids, and more.
Unable to Read the Newspaper? NFB-NEWSLINE is a free electronic service that gives any blind, visually impaired or print disabled person access to newspapers, magazines, and TV listings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using a Touch-Tone telephone. To hear more information, including samples and how you can sign up, go to NFB NewsLine Information.
Free Computer Access for K-12 Kids! For todays kids, using a computer is as basic as riding a bike. Serotek Corp. is introducing a program that will put blind children on the same page with their sighted peers - the ability to use a computer anytime, anywhere, with help from Keys for K-12. Find out more via Serotek K-12 Podcast or by going to the Serotek web site.
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