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Houston Texans
@HoustonTexans29 Jun 2023
Found an extra helmet laying around the stadium 👀 Drop some🤘s and RT this post for your chance to win it!
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On #HelenKellerDay, we’re reminded of those who helped us along the way on the climb to #independence and #inclusion. “Alone, we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.” — HK Read More… ow.ly/JYef50OYEoS
Helen holds a knife about to cut into a two-tiered birthday cake. Polly Thompson along with Mellissa Vail and Peter Salmon look on with delight. Helen and Polly both wear decorated hats. Photo is from Helen's 65th birthday celebration at the Brooklyn Industrial Home for the Blind.

ALT Helen holds a knife about to cut into a two-tiered birthday cake. Polly Thompson along with Mellissa Vail and Peter Salmon look on with delight. Helen and Polly both wear decorated hats. Photo is from Helen's 65th birthday celebration at the Brooklyn Industrial Home for the Blind.

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Today we’re celebrating Helen Keller’s birthday. Helen is arguably one of Perkins most famous students. Did you know she was great friends with Mark Twain and incredibly political, serving as a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)? perkins.org/seven-fascinatin…

Seven fascinating facts you probably didn't know about Helen Keller

Helen Keller was a world-famous author and activist, but did you know she was a trailblazer in many other ways? 7 facts about Helen Keller.

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We are happy to announce the launching of our free app called The Seeing Eye Advocacy App.
The text reads, "Download our new advocacy app - Now available in the Apple App Store." Below the text are three iPhones that show The Seeing Eye Advocacy app in the App Store, the home page of the advocacy app, and the information surrounding laws in New Jersey in the advocacy app.

ALT The text reads, "Download our new advocacy app - Now available in the Apple App Store." Below the text are three iPhones that show The Seeing Eye Advocacy app in the App Store, the home page of the advocacy app, and the information surrounding laws in New Jersey in the advocacy app.

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I really want to meet the farmer.
Be My Eyes
@BeMyEyes15 Feb 2023
This has to be our favourite #BeMyEyes story EVER! Did you had any unusual call lately? 🐔
IG Comment: "Today, I helped a farmer find a run-away chicken in his farm. I thought if was impossible, but we prevailed. I learned that he has built most of the things on his farm on his own!"

ALT IG Comment: "Today, I helped a farmer find a run-away chicken in his farm. I thought if was impossible, but we prevailed. I learned that he has built most of the things on his farm on his own!"

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Ron Graham retweeted
A. T. Guys@atguys24 Nov 2022
Let's do oldschool Twitter. If this gets 25 RT's in the next week we'll do a sale on the power bank.
Tina Sohl@santaarnold24 Nov 2022
Replying to @atguys
@atguys Hi. Will you have the accessible batteries on sale for black friday or cyber monday?
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It was a pleasure to work with the @NewsHour folks on this piece. Thanks to everyone for a great job! #a11y – at Berkeley, CA
PBS News
@NewsHour26 Oct 2022
Joshua Miele, a principal accessibility researcher at Amazon and blind inventor, has dedicated his career to creating and designing accessible tools that ensure people with disabilities have access to the information they need. to.pbs.org/3gKK6uC

This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform society

Joshua Miele, a principal accessibility researcher at Amazon and blind inventor, has dedicated his career to creating and designing accessible tools that ensure people with disabilities have access...

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The cable repairman was on my street today and he asked me what time it was I said "It's between 1 and 8 pm."
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Ron Graham retweeted
HAVINTX@HAVINTX16 May 2022
We are so excited and we cannot wait to go live on @BeMyEyes ! Thanks for this amazing opportunity!
Ron Graham@AABlog16 May 2022
HAVIN is coming to Be My Eyes on Wednesday 5/18! havintx.org/2022/05/16/havin… @HAVINTX #HAVINTX
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Right now Adaptations shoppers can take home the Orbit Writer, a tiny wireless Braille keyboard that will connect to your smart phone, for only $75! This offer is exclusive to our customers until May 31. Go to Adaptations.org to order yours toddy! adaptations.org/products/orb…

Adaptations Store- LightHouse for the Blind, San Francisco

Adaptations is your online go-to for tools, technology, and accessible solutions for blind and visually impaired people.

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We are only one week away. ✨ Join us May 10 for #AbilitySummit, a free, digital event that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and accessibility professionals from all around the world. Register now 👇

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Why should you attend the free virtual 2022 National Coding Symposium for students who are blind and low vision? A few of our amazing presenters and panelists share what skills and opportunities a coding education can bring! youtube.com/watch?v=Nk2qMKzB…

Join us for the 2022 National Coding Symposium

Why should you attend the free virtual 2022 National Coding Symposi...

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Ron Graham retweeted
HAVINTX@HAVINTX30 Apr 2022
We would like to thank everyone for joining us today, participants, exhibitors and board members. What an awesome way to go on summer vacation. The expo was a tremendous success. We will be back in August for our braille workshop. Hope to see you all there.
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HAVINTX@HAVINTX30 Apr 2022
Also, congratulations to all our door prize winners today. If you were there and won a prize, you will receive confirmation or an email by tomorrow. Thanks again for all your help in making this years expo a tremendous success.
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Tech workshops, film screenings, crossword club, origami, described memes + emoji, tactile graphics & of course Braille: find it all in our spring calendar. Everything is free; everyone is welcome. Let's explore with patience and fortitude: tinyurl.com/ahlspring22
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Ron Graham retweeted
Misha G.
@tastybits24 Feb 2022
Channeling this guys energy. I hope Ukrainian troops stay strong.
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We interviewed Second Sight in 2017 about their bionic eye implants. This article is a troubling tale of what can happen when the company and the tech goes away. If you think software bugs are bad, just imagine being an owner of these obsolete eyes.
Joe Steinkamp@RangerStation16 Feb 2022
Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye…
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BRUCE! Did you come up with this one? xitter.cf/mariana057/status/1440…
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A pun walks into the bar and 10 people drop dead Pun in, ten dead.
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Ron Graham retweeted
Henshaws@Henshaws16 May 2021
In our video, learn about the emotions somebody may feel after a #SightLoss diagnosis. When somebody loses their sight, they may experience emotions associated with grief and this video outlines those different emotions: buff.ly/3w0Xahu #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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