The American Council of the Blind has a great opportunity for students who are legally blind to earn a scholarship, whether you are going to a technical college, an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. Over $55,000 in scholarships are awarded to students each year. Scholarships are awarded to students who are legally blind. […]
A A Guide Dog’s Night Before Christmas By: GDB puppy raiser Jill Savino Nieglos ‘Twas the night before Christmas, the kennels were still, with most dogs asleep, having eaten their fill. The labs were sprawled out, quite snug in their beds, While visions of milk bones danced in their heads. The Goldens and Labs were […]
The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information: Respectability News Release www.respectability.org December 18, 2019 People with Disabilities to Benefit as Criminal Justice Reform Passed Senate Washington, D.C., Dec. 19 –As Congress advances our national dialogue on criminal justice reform, it is critical to remember that […]
UN General Assembly affirms World Braille Day Link to press release: http://www.worldblindunion.org/English/news/Pages/UN-General-Assembly-affirms-World-Braille-Day.aspx The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the World Blind Union’s Resolution affirming World Braille Day. The purpose of the World Braille Day, celebrated every January 4, is to raise awareness of the importance of braille to converting the written word to tactile […]
2018 Christmas Party/Dinner Come one and come all. If you have vision or not you are invited to our celebration. On Thursday, December 6, 2018. Dinner will be at Impact Incorporated, located at 2735 east Broadway, Alton, Illinois. Arrive at 4 o’clock pm. Dinner starts at 5 o ‘clock pm. Gift exchange, and Entertainment after […]