On this page the following entries were made in the “November, 2007” time-frame.
Archive for “November, 2007”
Library in need of increased funding
A situation very much related to my previous posting, the Philadelphia Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is greatly in need of increased funding. For several years the budget for this very valuable service has remained flat. Increases to rent and other costs related to new technologies are jeopardizing the service. The service [...]
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Oh My Sweet Vicky – The way she reads to me
I said it before, and I will say it again, I really enjoy gadgets. What is even better, is when a gadget fills a need. Isn’t it great when you purchase something and you use it just about every day? That’s so cool, it feels like you really got your money’s worth. The Victor Reader [...]
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
This year the family is keeping it simple. It’s just me and the girls. As I type this, my wife and daughters decided they wanted to put up the Christmas tree. My first reaction, "It’s too early." Then one of them said, "Why?" When I actually stop to think about it, I asked the same [...]
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How ironic!
I submitted the prior blog post to a Blog Carnival – featuring bloggers writing on the subject of disabilities. Ironically, one of the items I discuss in the post, CAPTCHA, almost kept me from submitting the article. I had to seek assistance from my wife. So ironic, isn’t it. I will be contacting someone over [...]
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Is technology an aid or hindrance to the transition into blindness?
For people experiencing some degree of sight loss, it appears a common question exists. “Will I be able to continue…?” Continue a career, hobby or some other activity. I personally believe, in just about all cases the answer is yes. Technology, whether screen readers, note takers, book readers or cell phones, provide individuals who [...]
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What a difference a year makes…
Last year I attended my first conference of the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind. It was a new experience not only for me, but the entire chapter of MCCB. We all had a good time, but more importantly the majority of those who attended were motivated to return home and continue to work on growing [...]
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