Updated as of September 18, 2024. Let’s discuss First Aid Kits and how to build our own. Accidents happen, and having a first aid kit at hand provides peace of mind. First Aid Kits Purpose First aid kits provide a one-stop shop for routine health needs, especially for small accidents. For example, a stumble or […]
Updated as of September 19, 2024. Let’s delve into the “Why” and “How” of labeling medicine containers so that they are non-visually accessible. Why Label Medicines? Many medicines come in different shapes and sizes, particularly medicines we buy over the counter. While we can use the shape of the bottle to identify the medicine, this […]
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Updated as of September 14, 2024 Let’s survey various ways to obtain prescription medications with non-visually accessible labels. New Law in Maryland Will Require Accessibility from Pharmacies Just last month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law important changes with regard to pharmacy labels and information for customers. This law, which will go into effect […]
Updated as of September 19, 2024. Let’s get acquainted with what a syllabus is and how we can use it as a tool to prepare for and succeed in our upcoming classes. What Is a Syllabus Anyway? A syllabus is a document that sets forth the outline of a course as well as important information […]
Spotlight September Our September Spotlight series highlights high-impact projects and resources offered by two consumer organizations of blind people: the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). In this second installment, we spotlight some useful tools that will help you become your own best advocate in school, work, […]