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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 […]

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Electronic Labeling Systems

Updated as of September 18, 2024. With any of the following electronic labeling systems, we can easily use the system’s labels to record and re-record audio messages. Note that each system has its own proprietary labels, and these labels are not interchangeable. After creating a recording on a label, just affix it to the desired […]

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WayAround Labeling System

Updated as of September 18, 2024. WayAround provides a streamlined electronic labeling option. With WayAround, you do not need a special device to record or play your WayAroud labels. Instead, you access that information via your own iOS or Android SmartPhone (or tablet). How WayAround Works WayAround provides a free, downloadable app that allows you […]