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Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Technology

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides…

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AP PHOTOS: A blind pianist from Nagaland says music is ‘one thing that has kept me alive’

AP PHOTOS: A blind pianist from Nagaland says music is ‘one thing that has kept me alive’

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 · World News

KOHIMA, India — Takosangba Pongen had his vision for 14 years. He has been blind for the past 13. But in front of a piano, nobody can tell.…

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Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don't like it

Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don't like it

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 · Breaking News

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on what amounts to…

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Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don't like it

Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 · Breaking News

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on what amounts to…

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Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 · US News

U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness…

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Agreement central to a public dispute between Michael Oher and the Tuohys is being questioned

Agreement central to a public dispute between Michael Oher and the Tuohys is being questioned

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 · US News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In 2004, when Michael Oher was a coveted college recruit, the 18-year-old high schooler agreed in court to allow the Memphis couple he lived with…

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New Biden rule would make government websites and apps more accessible to people with disabilities

New Biden rule would make government websites and apps more accessible to people with disabilities

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 · Technology

The Biden administration is proposing new regulations to make state and local government websites and apps for services like libraries, parking, transit and court records more accessible for…

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Visually impaired people in Ukraine struggle to cope during Russian missile attacks

Visually impaired people in Ukraine struggle to cope during Russian missile attacks

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 · Finance

KYIV, Ukraine — Sunlight filters through shattered windows, casting a glow upon the dusty furniture and fragments of glass strewn across the floor of the office belonging to…

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Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

May 6, 2023May 9, 2023 · Technology

CHICAGO (AP) — After a retinal disease left him legally blind, architect John Gleichman was struck by a taxicab while walking home near Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo —…

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Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 · Technology

CHICAGO — After a retinal disease left him legally blind, architect John Gleichman was struck by a taxicab while walking home near Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo — at…

Read more Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings
Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 · Breaking News

CHICAGO — After a retinal disease left him legally blind, architect John Gleichman was struck by a taxicab while walking home near Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo — at…

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Netflix keeps ‘Love Is Blind’ fans waiting for live reunion

Netflix keeps ‘Love Is Blind’ fans waiting for live reunion

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 · Technology

LOS ANGELES — Love isn’t patient, love isn’t kind — at least if you ask the fans of Netflix‘s “Love Is Blind.” Viewers had to wait more than…

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Netflix keeps ‘Love Is Blind’ fans waiting for live reunion

Netflix keeps ‘Love Is Blind’ fans waiting for live reunion

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 · US News

LOS ANGELES — Love isn’t patient, love isn’t kind — at least if you ask the fans of Netflix‘s “Love Is Blind.” Viewers had to wait more than…

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