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Vision Enhancement
(Just the Table of Contents)

Vol. 8 No. 1, Winter 2003

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VISION WORLD WIDE NEWS
Information About Our Organization

  • Activity Report, Expression of Gratitude & Appeal for Support
  • Has Your Address Changed?
  • Subscription / Renewal Application
  • Editorial Policy
  • All About Us

READERS ASK
Questions & Answers on a Variety of Topics

  • Not So Well Known Sources of Large Print Books
  • Finding Free Books on the Internet

FEATURES
Important Issues Concerning Vision Loss

  • Hemianopsia: Loss of Half of the Visual Field After Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury by Drs. Laura K. Windsor & Richard L. Windsor
  • Common Sense Tips Using Vinegar (Part 1) by Amy Pais, LPC
  • Vision Aides Can Restore Independence for Seniors by Mildred Frank
  • Assistive Technology - What It Is and How It Improves Our Lives by John M. Williams

NEWS & EVENTS
Happenings in the Visually Impaired Community

  • BiOptic Driving Conference Postponed Until 2004
  • 2003 Closing the Gap Conference
  • Alabama Coin Features Helen Keller & Braille
  • Cane Holders From California Canes
  • Amazon Access

CONSUMER PROTECTION
Preventing Misrepresentation & Fraud

  • Beware of Affinity Fraud
  • Columbia Shuttle Scam

ACHIEVERS
Accomplishmentsof People With Vision Loss

  • Sabriye Tenberken: A Brilliant and Courageous Leader of Tomorrow

MEDICAL / RESEARCH
Eye Diseases, Conditions, & Treatments

  • Diabetes And Vision Loss by Dr. Narendra Kumar
  • Understanding Eye Allergies
  • HHS Study Finds Better Results in Self-Directed Care

UNIQUE PROJECTS
Creative Ideas to Help the Visually Impaired

  • Do-It Yourself Tactile World Map by Larry Harper
  • Low Vision Traveling Exhibit

TECHNOLOGY
Latest Assistive Devices to Promote Independence

  • Laptops Powered by Alcohol?
  • Olympia: New Handheld Electronic Magnifier
  • PocketViewer: Electronic Magnification To Go
  • Xerox Unveils Accessible Digital Copier Software
  • SeeTV Enhances TV Viewing
  • Hermine: The Talking Washing Machine
  • Voice Activated Phone Dialer
  • Smart Shoes for Blind Travelers
  • An Easily Programmable Talking Thermostat
  • Plextalk: Portable CD Recorder With Extras

LIBRARY CORNER
Information on Libraries and Related Reading Materials

  • School for Blind in Poland Enjoying A Virtual Multimedia Library
  • Nashville Talking Library Seeks Patrons & Volunteers
  • Webwords Enriches Audio Book Selection

BOOK REVIEWS
Suggested reading of new and older works

  • "My Path Leads To Tibet" by Sabriye Tenberken
  • "Spangle" by Gary Jennings

PUBLICATIONS
Books, Magazines & Videos for Vision Impaired & Caregivers

  • Infotech: An Audio Magazine
  • Handbook on Disabilities for Law Enforcement Personnel
  • NFB Expands Newsline Service
  • AFB Directory of Services
  • Fact Sheets on Public Events Accessibility
  • NLS Replaces "New Choices" with "Flower and Garden"

EDUCATION
Learning Opportunities for the Visually Impaired

  • Peirce College Offers Accessible Quality Online Education
  • In Touch With Knowledge: Educational History of Blind People
  • "ENC Focus" Highlights Math & Science For Students With Special Needs

BYTES & CHIPS
Items of Interest to Visually Impaired Computer Users

  • Large Print Keyboard Overlays
  • KeyWeb: A Portable Internet Browser
  • WB-View: A PC Braille E-book Reading Program
  • Internet Yarn Craft Group

WIT AND WISDOM
A Smile or Thought To Brighten the Day

  • Real, Honest-to-Goodness Newspaper Ads!

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS
Organizations & Product Vendors Who Help Defray Our Production Costs

  • The Advantage Cane - Revolution Enterprises, Inc.
  • Window-Eyes - GW Micro, Inc.
  • SightConnection.com - CSBPS
  • Low Vision Centers of Indiana

 

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Indianapolis, IN 46220-5481


Phone: 317-254-1332
Toll Free: 800-632-7152
Fax: 317-251-6588
E-Mail: info
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