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Dec 18

When Is It Time for Alternative Techniques?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Will Grignon

By Jule Ann Lieberman, CLVT, Vision Loss Team   Over the past few editions of The PCB Advocate, the Vision Loss Resource Team has discussed eye conditions that most frequently result in progressive vision loss. We have also discussed new … Continue reading →

Posted in LOW VISION COMMITTEE, Members Only, The PCB Advocate
Dec 18

Blind vs. Vision Loss: What’s in a Name?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by slich

By William H. Grignon Recently, peers discussed how we at PCB should refer to ourselves. Is it “the blind” or is it “people with vision loss?” Peers who are congenitally blind (blind from birth) seem to prefer “the blind,” while … Continue reading →

Posted in Members Only, The PCB Advocate
Dec 18

One Step Closer

Posted on December 18, 2020 by slich

By William H. Grignon I can’t believe I am doing this. For most of my life, I have been afraid of dogs: they can turn, lunge, and rip off your face. But, over the past seven years, I have lived … Continue reading →

Posted in LOW VISION COMMITTEE, Members Only, The PCB Advocate
Dec 18

What’s a Radio Show

Posted on December 18, 2020 by slich

By Mike Gravitt I bet there is hardly anyone reading this who has not watched at least a few episodes of Jeopardy! in the past 36 years since its reincarnation with host Alex Trebek. I place an exclamation mark behind … Continue reading →

Posted in BRAILLE AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATS COMMITTEE, Members Only, The PCB Advocate
Jun 14

Orbital Mechanics

Posted on June 14, 2020 by slich

By Nancy Scott In the real library-annexed world, I’d be ready. My notebook would secure practiced Braille pages of exactly what I would read. I would be a bit nervous, though I’ve read my work for hundreds of audiences. But … Continue reading →

Posted in BRAILLE AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATS COMMITTEE, Members Only, The PCB Advocate
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