This week the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind will host it’s state convention in Johnstown, PA. MCCB, a chapter of PCB, will be hosting a workshop during the convention. The subject, “Building Relationships with the Media.” The workshop will begin at 4 PM on Friday 10/31. To listen: LISTEN TO THE PCB [...]
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Filed under: Advocacy, Affiliate Organizations, Media
Pocono Record Reporter Beth Brelje narrated an audio file of her article “White canes tap along sidewalks in S-burg to give visual for safety.” I love the idea of making information accessible by making it available in multiple formats. Let’s show our support for accessibility by downloading the file from the link above.
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Filed under: Media, White Cane Day
Yesterday, October 15, White Cane Safety Day was celebrated around the country. Not only a time to bring attention to the laws that grant pedestrians using a white cane the right of way, it’s also an opportunity to bring general awareness to the various issues important to the blind community. MCCB celebrated the day by [...]
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I guess I’m learning not to write immediately upon reading something which is so offensive and contrary to the truth about blindness or the issues that we who are blind or visually impaired face. I waited an entire day before I sat down to compose my reaction to this movie. I could simply rant and [...]
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