by Dan DeMarle | Apr 22, 2025 | Assistive Technology, Blindness, Science
“When inventor and scientist Josh Miele was 4 years old, a neighbor poured sulfuric acid on his head, burning and permanently blinding him. In his new book Connecting Dots: A Blind Life, Miele chronicles what happened afterwards, growing up as a blind kid, and...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 17, 2025 | Blindness, Disability
By Andy Corbley Apr 1, 2025 “A Paralympic gold medalist has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, and she finished under time. She said that being blind has left her feeling “isolated,” but thanks to swimming, she has a “newfound...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2022 | Assistive Technology, Blindness, Classroom, Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Parents/Guardians, Teaching, Uncategorized
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) has implemented changes to the application certification process, making it easier for individuals with reading disabilities to apply for Talking Book and Braille Library service. Until recently,...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 17, 2021 | Blindness, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
A school bus driver has helped a fourth grader feel at ease with her new travel routine. A’Delyn Williams, 9, kicked off the school year by doing something she’s never done before – board a school bus on her own. The milestone task is a source of pride for A’Delyn’s...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 28, 2021 | Blindness, Covid-19, Disability, Visual Impairment
When it comes to troubleshooting for her children’s remote learning, it seems like Barbara Lopez has done it all. Depending on the day, the Miami mom could be supervising just two of her young children as they log into their virtual classrooms―or she could be helping...
