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Acquire Books and Information Independently

Updated as of September 16, 2024. Let’s explore the multitude of opportunities for accessing books and other information in accessible formats. Why Independent Acquisition? Certainly, each of us needs a helping hand from time to time. However, that helping hand is not available all the time. This tip focuses on providing the information and resources […]

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Get Your News On Your Own Terms with NFB Newsline® (It’s Free)

Updated as of August 19, 2024. In this age of an ever-busier news cycle, let’s get connected with a free, accessible means of getting the news you want when you want it. What Does NFB Newsline® Have to Offer? With the NFB Newsline® service, qualified individuals can receive free audio access to more than five […]

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Self-Advocacy Tools from the National Federation of the Blind

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Here, we spotlight some useful tools that will help you become your own best advocate in school, work, and beyond. What is Self-advocacy and Why Does It Matter? Imagine this: You’re at a restaurant with some friends, and the server comes by and asks what you want to order. […]

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About Tactile Graphics

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Let’s dive into an area that is often neglected: Tactile Graphics. We know that the ability to read and create Tactile Graphics is important, but we can get so overwhelmed with learning/teaching braille, Nemeth Code, accessible assistive technology (AT), and orientation (O&M) that we end up neglecting Tactile Graphics […]

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Organizing Your Kitchen

Updated as of September 19, 2024. Why It Matters Even those of us who aren’t fans of cooking or have little exposure to how to cook nonvisually find keeping an organized kitchen useful. It helps us feel more confident in terms of preparing basic meals independently. We can organize our kitchens with various labels and/or […]