blindness

Assistive technology development is a priority at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  The IDEAS Global Competition Project invites anyone to submit a request for addressing or developing an assistive technology need.

Have you ever desired to have that five minutes of fame? The Audiovision program at the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) wants you to become an audiobook recording star!

Do you love baseball? You have not truly enjoyed it until you experience a Beep Baseball game designed for those with vision impairments.

Science Now reported today on an interesting study of communication skills of infants of blind mothers. The study results indicate that not only do the infants develop healthy communication skills, but they may have enhanced communication skills when compared with infants of sighted parents.

Robert Dittman's words, "When the world tells you, 'No,' turn the world on its head,” are an inspiration for all of us as the New Year approaches.

The New York Times published today, September 18th, an excellent profile of a blind photographer. Her name is Sonia Soberats and she lives in New York City. Enjoy her inspiring story on the New York Times Lens Blog.