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New Versions Of Firefox Browser Being Delayed
Mozilla is pushing back deadlines for new versions of Firefox, calculating that taking a little more time to deliver new software will be worth the risk.
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The Big R’s Cell Phone Ring Tone Center
The Big R frequently surprises us with some rather unique sound products. We’ve decided to share some of his cell phone ring tones with you. You may download, free of charge, any of the ring tones on this page. However, be aware, we do not provide any form of tech support for them. Be sure to choose the correct one for your phone as you’ll find both the IPhone and conventional phone ring tones here. Read the rest of this entry »

ClickAndGo Wayfinding Maps
A cutting edge navigation tool that promises to make travel much easier and offer a lot more independence for blind and deaf-blind travelers was launched at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference October 29 through 31 in Chicago, Ill.
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Web Accessibility No Longer An Afterthought
Web accessibility no longer an afterthought by Tom Krazit CNET News, Dec. 14, 2009
Yahoo’s Victor Tsaran knows how much time Web designers spend agonizing over color and font-width choices when laying out an application. So when he started Yahoo’s accessibility push two years ago, he had a tough time arousing sympathy for engineers grousing about how much extra time was needed to create accessibility features.
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Professor Teaching Blind People To Take Pictures
From “The Korea Herald”
Professor teaching blind people how to take pictures
A special book on photography is to be published tomorrow. The book, written in braille, is the nation’s first aimed at helping blind people learn how to take photographs.
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Color Changing Contact Lenses May Elliminate The Need For Constant Blood Testing
Colour Changing Contact Lenses In Development For Diabetics To Replace The Need To Routinely Draw Blood Throughout The Day
Article Date: 29 Dec 2009 – 0:00 PST
Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the day.
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