Download or read book Surpassing Expectations My Life Without Sight written by Lawrence Scadden and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In high school, despite my passion for and acumen in math and science, I was counseled to avoid higher education in these fields because there would not be employment opportunities for a blind man in these disciplines. Surpassing Expectations: My Life without Sight is a memoir which describes the activities that brought me international acclaim as a scientist, policymaker, and advocate. Dozens of vignettes are included that portray my joyous and successful life despite having been blind since the age of five. The book was written to be informative, entertaining, and, hopefully for some, inspirational. Many people have a disability or at least a functional limitation, and too many of them feel lost, not knowing whether life will ever be fulfilling for them. Often they are helped by learning about someone else with a disability who had the motivation, persistence, and tools that allowed him or her to overcome their difficulties and to attain a higher quality of life. My book is intended to serve this purpose. Dispersed throughout the autobiographical material, I answer questions that people regularly pose to me: What emotional crises did I face when adapting to blindness as a child? What barriers did I encounter during my education and when seeking competitive employment? What techniques do I use to ensure safe independent travel especially in foreign countries? What adaptations did I need to make as a husband and father? What type of technological tools do I use to reduce the effects of blindness? What imagery do blind people experience in their thoughts and dreams? The memoir describes legislation that I drafted, which enhanced computer usability for people with disabilities. I also recount incidents that occurred during my numerous foreign travels, invitations to speak and advise in venues such as the White House and Universal Television studios, and my interactions with famous people from Swedish Queen Silvia to Geraldo Rivera. The book concludes with my thoughts on how I succeeded in my education and arduous career while enjoying an active life. I offer suggestions on how my formula for success and happiness can be emulated by others, especially young people who also have a disability.
Download or read book Blindness and Vision Impairment written by Patricia Souder and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's impossible to predict all the ways that being blind will affect a person's life. From relearning things like reading and moving around, to the emotional impact of not being able to see, blindness and vision impairments present people with a whole new set of difficult challenges. In this book, as you read the story of Kyla's vision impairment, you'll learn about many of the disorders and injuries that can cause blindness and impaired vision. You'll also find out about the techniques and services used to treat and deal with blindness, including guide animals, white canes, Braille, and programs such as special summer camps. Becoming blind doesn't have to get in the way of leading a fulfilling life!
Download or read book Technology and Disability written by Gregg Vanderheiden and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-12-14 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines the development of the Trace R&D Center as an institution for furthering accessible and assistive technologies. The book walks readers through the Center’s nascent attempts to solve individual challenges with augmentative communication devices through contemporary efforts to establish global frameworks and infrastructures for accessibility. This book is premised on the Center’s mission to maximize the potential of people with disabilities by harnessing evolving technologies while at the same time dismantling the barriers created by those same technological advancements. Readers will learn how this has been done in the past and why this practice should be a fundamental and integrated feature in new technology planning and implementation. The book touches on pre-internet technologies before exploring the huge implications of, first, the personal computer and, second, the Internet. In parallel with the massive growth in scale rendered by the launch of the Web, the book traces the expansion of the Center’s focus from the individual to the universal, particularly in working to establish accessibility standards and infrastructures. Learning from the successes and failures of the Center, the book outlines many past challenges and future directions for the development of technologies for people with disabilities from the research and industry perspectives.
Download or read book Making Online Teaching Accessible written by Norman Coombs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Online Teaching Accessible offers online teachers, instructional designers, and content developers a comprehensive resource for designing online courses and delivering course content that is accessible for all students including those with visual and audio disabilities. Grounded in the theories of learner-centered teaching and successful course design, Making Online Teaching Accessible outlines the key legislation, decisions, and guidelines that govern online learning. The book also demystifies assistive technologies and includes step-by-step guidance for creating accessible online content using popular programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, as well as multimedia tools. Including a wealth of helpful tips and suggestions for effectively communicating with disabled students, the book contains practical advice on purchasing accessible course management systems, developing solutions for inaccessibility issues, and creating training materials for faculty and staff to make online learning truly accessible. "This valuable how-to book is a critical tool for all instructional designers and faculty who teach online. Coombs' many years as a pioneer of online teaching show in his deep knowledge of the principles that can allow the reader to apply these lessons to any learning management system (LMS)." —Sally M. Johnstone, provost and vice president academic affairs, Winona State University, Minnesota; former executive director of WCET at WICHE "As more and more of our social and professional lives come to be mediated by technology, online accessibility is a fundamental right, not a luxury. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with maximizing access to learning." —Richard N. Katz, former vice president and founding director, EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research "This valuable book reflects Coombs' unique experience and commitment to the best teaching, learning, and accessibility options for all kinds of students and teachers." —Steven W. Gilbert, founder and president, The TLT Group-Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group
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Download or read book The Story of My Life volumes 1 3 written by Augustus J. C. Hare and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Story of My Life, volumes 1-3" by Augustus J. C. Hare. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Poems About Life Love and Liberty written by Patrick Dudley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Poems that express love, pain, truth and freedom. Poems that ask difficult questions. Charged with unapologetic insights, beautiful expressions of love and loss. Inviting the reader to look inside themselves, exploring the celebrations and challenges of Life.
Download or read book Thoughts Vs A Mind written by Cosmas Mutwiwa and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughts Vs A Mind is a collection of Poems & Abstract thoughts written and compiled since 2008. The poetry contained in this book is mainly street poetry & free write poetry, poetry that doesn't follow poetry class rules.
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Download or read book In Daddy s Eyes written by Sharon Benedict and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Daddys Eyes tells the story of one womans journey back to physical health and healing of the heart. Sharons journey will take the reader through childhood abuse with its shadows and secrets, family tragedies, a cascading list of infirmities, and the meandering maze of conventional and alternative medicine in search for answers to her medical mysteries. The reader will be challenged to look at lifes horizon with a broader stroke. . .one life forever changed by her faith in God, the impact of family on her physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, and the healing miracle of forgiveness. In Daddys Eyes is not only a journey of discovery and transformation, but of insight and wisdom only learned through the "fire of life." Sharons odyssey will touch every heart with her honest reflections of family, life challenges, and endearing trust in God. Hear what others have said about In Daddys Eyes Dale Evans Rogers, "Sharon, your book is amazing!. . .God bless your life." A. Lee Guinn, M.D., "As a clearinghouse of health information and a lightning rod of spiritual access, Sharon inspires not only her closest friends but also the health professionals that have worked with her and her increasingly enlarging following. Her truth cannot be defined with words, only by her living. Her truth is the supreme delight of the human soul." Linda Terrell Goodridge, ". . .Your captivating odyssey through adversity mesmerized me. Between laughing and crying, I couldnt put your book down. I was honored to walk with you as each page took me into your very own reality. Your faith inspired and comforted me. Your poems delighted my heart. The medical information you provided has been invaluable to me. Many of us will see ourselves in what you went through on your journey to wholeness. Thank you for your tenderhearted glimpse at family and the power of forgiveness. In Daddys Eyes will be one of my most favorite books I will refer back to throughout the years."
