The Key to Breakthrough This past March, I learned of the death of Dr. Arnall Patz at the age of 89.  Most people have never heard of Doctor Patz or his work.  I never knew him by name until [...]

Blind World Trade Center Survivor to Address SPCAHuman-Animal Bond and Life-Saving Teamwork On April 16, 2010 Michael Hingson will speak at a formal dinner and fund raiser on behalf of the [...]

We proudly announce the release of the Nuance Accessibility Suite – Nuance TALKS and ZOOMS – Version 5.00 supporting Series 60 3rd Edition / 5th Edition for March 31st, 2010. Talks User Manual [...]

This NY Times piece was sent by Cheri Hofmann. In case the link doesn’t work, I’m providing you the text: January 3, 2010 Listening to Braille By RACHEL AVIV AT 4 O’CLOCK each [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330(410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen@nfb.org National [...]

CNN recently sent a reporter out to find out how the knfbReader is helping the blind to be able to read.  Go to the CNN site here.

Are you tired of spending hours shopping and waiting in long lines to make those special holiday purchases? Thankfully, there is a quick and easy way to cut out the stress of the season. The [...]

At this special time of year when we take inventory of the freedoms afforded to us in the great nation, I am particularly thankful for Team Spirit in America.  I survived 9/11 because of [...]

The answer is 90 percent if the children are blind. That represents 52,070 students who are not learning to read. Most Americans are shocked to hear this statistic. And we should be. There are [...]

19th Century Innovation Remains an Integral Part of Our Future Thursday, March 26, 2009 marks a defining moment in American History: the launch of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver [...]