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Missoulian George Kerscher talks about his role in the development of Reading published materials using text to speech technology for those with print disabilities and obstacles to full inclusion that remain unresolved. One of the most important technologies for blind and low vision persons is text to speech (TTS). Being able to hear the contents
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Technology such as screen readers and smart devices can dramatically improve the ability of those with sight loss to navigate their world. In our last article, we provided some insight into how somebody who is visually impaired navigates the world with their disability. Here, we will take a look at some of the ways technology
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Living with vision loss can be challenging, but you can still do most things you want to do. You just need to do them differently. We live in a visual world. But suppose a routine visit to the eye doctor revealed a progressive, incurable condition that would leave you legally blind. You will still have
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NFB Missoula member Sarah Streeter’s article “The Face of Blindness” first appeared in the Missoulian’s Opinion Editorials section on December 26th, 2023. To view in its original context, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/fBKMX The Face of Blindness What is the health problem you fear the most? Cancer? Heart attack? Becoming paralyzed? While these are all
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From Sara Streeter, NFB Missoula The City of Missoula is looking to create a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line down Brooks from Mount to Reserve. There will be a public meeting on November 16 to introduce the Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown study to the community and collect community input on Brooks Street corridor improvements.
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What do you think of when you hear the words “service animal”? Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) recently produced a fun, educational video to help elementary school students understand the jobs service dogs do and how they differ from pet dogs.
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Summit Independent Living Conference Room 700 SW Higgins Missoula, MT 59803New students welcome every session Attendees will learn to perform basic screen reader functions for IOS and learn about apps that are helpful for blind/low vision individuals to lead a more independent life through technology. The workshop will be four, 2 hour long classes. The
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The Missoula Chapter of NFB is pleased to offer a braille enrichment for literacy and learning, or BELL Academy, this summer in Missoula. This day-camp style program is intended to help blind and low-vision children develop the literacy skills that will empower them to achieve their academic goals and live the lives they want. Students
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Both good news and bad news from Helena over the last month. The National Federation of the Blind Montana Affiliate, the Montana Association for the Blind and other organizations working together called on our representatives to pass several bills in the house of representatives. The Older Blind Individuals Program, which provides services such as orientation
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On January 20th, 2023, several members of the National Federation of the Blind of Montana called upon the 2023 Montana legislature and the Governor to add substantially more state dollars to the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program. Increased funding would allow BLVS to fill vacancies with qualified staff, and to
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana
You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana 