NFB and Amazon Work Together for Improved Kindle Accessibility
NFB joins forces with Amazon to improve Kindle accessibility for blind students
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Study shows brain uses visual cortex while computing math problems
A recent JHU study shows blind people use visual cortex while solving math problems
FCC Proposes Increased Audio Description Access
The FCC seeks comments on the rules proposed to increase access to audio description for blind viewers.
Audio Description Media Contest for Kids
Students ages 7-21 can enter to win lots of cool prizes in The Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest!
WonderBaby.org Wins a 2016 Family Choice Award!
We’re excited to announce that WonderBaby.org has received a Family Choice Award in the category of Special Needs Products and Resources!
There is a family in need of a SMART Brailler… is it you?
Find out how you can help raise money for a SMART Brailler and stay tuned for details on how YOU can enter to WIN the brailler once the fundraiser is complete!
Update on LCA Treatment and Spark Therapeutics
Spark Therapeutics continues to test their treatment for LCA (RPE-65) and they find that it is safe, efficient and provides long term benefits
New Paralympic Medals Will Make You Wish You Were Competing!
The exciting new design incorporates braille and sound for Rio’s 2016 Paralympic Games!
New App Helps Patients Manage Care After Strabismus Surgery
A new pilot app from Boston Children’s Hospital allows doctors in their Ophthalmology Department to remotely monitor patients after surgery for strabismus.
The Blind Cook is Cooking with Her Four Senses
This video series features blind chef Christine Ha as she demonstrates cooking without sight. The show also offers nutritional tips and other cool food-related information.
O-Rings Toys for Special Kids!
Maeve & Cynthia have created a new fun toy for children with visual impairments – O-Rings. Find out more about this toy!
Thank You to Geno and Friends for Raising $20,000 for WonderBaby.org and Perkins School for the Blind!
A big heartfelt THANK YOU to Geno’s World and all of his friends and supporters who made this fundraiser for WonderBaby.org and Perkins School for the Blind a success!
Images Now Accessible on Facebook, Twitter
New accessibility features make images accessible to blind users on social networks Facebook and Twitter
New Technology Could Cure Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Gene-editing technology could personalize how we treat eye diseases.
LEGO Made Us All Proud!
LEGO has included a young man using a wheelchair as part of the new “Fun in the Park” play set, which should be available this summer.