The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a division of the National Federation of the Blind, will host a teleseminar designed to teach service animal users how to best protect their rights and be effective self-advocates. It is also meant to help owners and operators of public accommodations understand their rights and responsibilities under the … Continue reading Service Animal Teleseminar
NPR’s Weekend Edition recently featured our 2011 Chemistry Camp, which was held this past spring at Enchanted Hills Camp. The LightHouse offered the session in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind of California, the California Association of Blind Students and the University of California, Davis Chemistry Department. Click here to listen to the … Continue reading Chemistry Camp Gains National Exposure on NPR
The National Federation of the Blind is working in partnership with eBay to continuously improve eBay’s website accessibility and create new business opportunities for blind individuals. Please take a few minutes to provide feedback about your experiences and needs in the realm of Internet shopping (e-commerce) by taking this survey. By doing so, you will … Continue reading Help Improve Access to eBay
On May 31, 2011, Wells Fargo entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The agreement requires Wells Fargo to compensate certain individuals who experienced disability discrimination in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when trying to call Wells Fargo or Wachovia, visit a Wells Fargo or … Continue reading Claims Accepted in Wells Fargo Discrimination Settlement
West Virginia University announces the nationwide availability of its online graduate program for teaching certification in visual impairments and/or a master’s degree in special education: low vision/blindness. A federally funded project is now available to provide financial support for students who are completing requirements to become certified in visual impairments through reimbursement of all tuition … Continue reading Financial Support Offered for Online Program in Visual Impairments
On Friday, July 22, there will be a hearing on the disability access case against JetBlue Airways at the federal courthouse in San Francisco. The hearing is open to the public and will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 450 Golden Gate Avenue in courtroom A on the 15th floor. Brought by the California Council … Continue reading Public Encouraged to Attend JetBlue Accessibility Hearing
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Training Program (RCTP) at San Francisco State University prepares professionals to provide counseling services to individuals with a wide array of disabilities and chronic illnesses. The RCTP degree prepares students to work directly with clients or in supervisory positions in nonprofit and for-profit agencies, including such settings as … Continue reading Learn About SFSU Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Meetings in July, August
Join us for an evening of fabulous food and wine as we honor the memory of Charlie Wilson, who passed away last year. Monday, July 18, 2011 Wine and cheese reception: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Three-course dinner with wine pairings at 7:00 p.m. 2223 Restaurant 2223 Market Street between Sanchez and Noe, in San Francisco … Continue reading Dinner and Fundraiser for Enchanted Hills Camp
If you’ve passed by our office in San Francisco recently, you may have noticed something peculiarly colorful. We’ve just finished hanging up the Beaded Quilt Art Mural in front of our building facing Van Ness avenue. See Photos
“Vision Through Words” is a blog that posts poetry and short essays written by blind and visually impaired people. The purpose of the blog is to give visually impaired writers a new venue in which to share their experiences and inner visions, showing how their lack of eyesight has impacted their lives. For details on submitting … Continue reading Vision Through Words
