Posts Tagged ‘disabilities’

Access to Technology in the Workplace: In Our Own Words

May 18, 2010 - 2:22 am No Comments

People with disabilities talk about their use of accessible technology in the workplace.

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A Place of Light in the Dark

May 5, 2010 - 2:26 am No Comments

Meet Lydia Mansour, a remarkable woman who was struck blind by measles at the age of two and went on to found the Peace Center for the Blind in Jerusalem. At the center, those that have lost their eyesight are taught valuable skills like knitting and reading Braille. They are introduced to a whole new world of opportunities and a bit of light is brought into their darkness. Distributed by TubeMogul.

explore™ (http://explore.org) is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.

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Adapted technology center for the blind

April 7, 2010 - 5:17 pm 1 Comment

To help the blind and the visually impaired take advantage of computer know-how and skills, the adapted technology center for the blind was established in Adis Ababa. With support from the International Telecommunication Union the center acquired new computers and adapted devices such as voice synthesizers and Braille printers. UNESCO provided funds for training.

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Access to Technology in the Workplace: In Our Own Words

February 18, 2010 - 2:23 pm No Comments

People with disabilities talk about their use of accessible technology in the workplace.

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