Stacie Leap

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Chair of the Blind Parents Group of the national Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Domestic violence survivor. Motivational speaker. co-author of the ‘Write 2 Heal’ anthology. Contact me at [email protected]
HiI am the Chair of the Blind Parents Group of the national Federation of the blind of Pennsylvania. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Resending: From Orbit Research: Special offers for the NFB & ACB Convention 2023 https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/4455
Resending: From Orbit Research: Special offers for the NFB & ACB Convention 2023

Attending the NFB 2023 National Convention? Want to find out What's New in JAWS and what is coming in 2024? Join Ryan Jones on Saturday, July 1 at 8 am in Lanier Grand Ballroom L for his presentation: What’s New in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion.
Learn more about Vispero activities at #NFB23: https://vispero.com/events/NFB-2023/

@nationsblind @NFBDallas #JAWS #FreedomScientific

NFB 2023 - Vispero

NFB 2023 National Convention Activity Schedule and Show Specials Vispero is delighted to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2023 NFB national convention! We’re looking forward to connecting with you in Houston! Be sure to check the NFB Convention website for information on registering, as well as any changes to their official program. The

Vispero - Empowering Independence
Ten Power Tips for Improving Productivity in Excel with JAWS—Archive Available Now! Listen to or watch the archive to learn how to efficiently navigate and manage data in Excel with JAWS! https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/ten-power-tips-for-improving-productivity-in-excel-with-jaws/
Ten Power Tips for Improving Productivity in Excel with JAWS – Freedom Scientific

Hello my friends and Guide dog users! Convention is coming up fast and I look forward to seeing you all this upcoming week. Here is a copy of the Texas Service animal laws in case you have any access denials including rideshare or other businesses, unfortunately it happens here just like everywhere else. Please consider bookmarking both of the below links!

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/assistance_animals#penalties
this link takes you to the Discrimination Penalties or

Full legal text is here:
https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/assistance_animals #NFB23

National Federation of the Blind 2023 Strategic Plan

Apple's iPhone came out 16 years ago and changed the world | AppleInsider

Compared to today's iPhone 14 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 15, the very first iPhone that went on sale 16 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.

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Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

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Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

Access Matters Episode 2: Accessing the Magic of Flight

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A guy walks into a doctor’s office and says he needs help because he can’t seem to stop stealing iPads. The doctor says, “it’s more common than you realise. Let me give you some tablets to take”.
It's Helen Keller's birthday. I appreciate those working to tell the lesser known blind stories of our herritage . Follow @BlindHistoryLady for great stories. I offer this story just posted from an unlikely source: Avraham Rabby: How a Disability Rights Advocate Opened the Door for Blind Diplomats - The National Museum of American Diplomacy https://diplomacy.state.gov/stories/avraham-rabby-how-a-disability-rights-advocate-opened-the-door-for-blind-diplomats/
Avraham Rabby: How a Disability Rights Advocate Opened the Door for Blind Diplomats - The National Museum of American Diplomacy

Avraham Rabby was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. Rabby was completely blind, having lost his

The National Museum of American Diplomacy
We're gearing up for a fantastic National Convention, July 1-6 in Houston. Let us know what you're anticipating, and highlights of your Convention experience. If you want to participate virtually this year, you can register for free and learn about the virtual experience on our Convention page. Be sure to include #NFB23 in your posts about Convention--we might share your content.