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Audio described movies, television and live theater is considered a service for people with visual impairments. It is discussed as a method for providing access to entertainment and information for those unable to see what is happening on the screen or stage. I recently had two experiences that demonstrate the impact described audio can have [...]

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I planned to write more about my experience with the iPhone using VoiceOver, but a few problems developed. I purchased the phone a week prior to leaving to Florida for the ACB National convention, my first. I think further discussion on that is worthy of a separate post. That in itself is not a problem, [...]

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I think I got a message from my father this morning. My Dad passed away in 96. My last dream right before I woke up this morning was so cool.   I ran into my parents bedroom to say bye to my Dad before I went out of the house with my mother and sister. [...]

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Ok, I know I’ve been writing a bit about Stevie in the past few weeks, but what can I say, Stevie’s been on my mind. No man crush or anything, he’s just Stevie and well that’s my man and dawgonit this is my blog.   Last night I watched Stevie receive the Gershwin Award from [...]

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A few tracks from Joe Cuba have been in regular rotation in the Reid house for a while now.   One of those artists that many in mainstream are not aware of until you here the track. Then all of a sudden you’re tappin’ those feet and if you’re like me you yell, “Oh that’s [...]

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Here’s a doll for teaching children the “other” side of parenting. Baby Talk Back. This cute and sometimes loveable doll responds like a CWA, “Child With an Attitude.” Ask the doll to do something, anything, watch how she doesn’t respond. The doll asks questions and when you try to give her the answer to her [...]

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I had a chance to catch Stevie Wonder on the Ellen Show this past Friday. Ellen asked Stevie if the rumor about him appearing on Dancing with the Stars was true. Stevie says he may do it. I think he’s trying to lose some weight first. He also mentioned he is working on a project [...]

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        January 27, 2004 began like most days. The one thing that made this day so different from others, I would enter the hospital uncertain if I would awake with any sight, or for that matter, even with my eye. It was the second time dealing with cancer since my first as an infant. While [...]

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On Wednesday morning, the mood in the Reid house was probably similar to many households across the country. Positive, proud and overflowing with potential. Every morning when the girls get up for school, I try to send them out ready for the world. I use music that sends either a positive message or has a [...]

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According to this article, Allan Kieta who is Blind had to "open up a can of Wup Ass" on a suspected burgler.   While restraining the suspect and trying to call 911, Kieta  said…   "He was begging, like, ‘Don’t kill me. I’ll dial it for you.’," Kieta said. "I was, like, ‘You are not [...]

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