Archive for July, 2007

Podcast: The term “podcast” is a portmanteau word; a combination of “iPod” and “broadcast.” It is an audio (or video) digital file that you can download and listen to on your computer or a portable MP3 player such as an iPod (although you don’t need an iPod to listen). Because podcasts are really just...
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‘Day in Washington’ is where I hope to explore and discuss various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These short summaries offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the...
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Yes, that is NOT a typo.  The London’s Metro recently had an article about Web designer Lloyd Chambers.  It would seem that he has launched a porn site for blind users.   ”…soundsdirty.com is tapping into a lucrative market.”   There is a zoom button so visually impaired subscribers (it costs aobut 10 pounds/$20 a month) can get up close to...
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NOTE: There is a small problem with this podcast in that the audio file was misnumbered as #3. It is still usable but I hope to correct the error soon. You can find the text of the podcast in the comments of this post. Thank you for your patience. *********************************** Day in Washington’ is where I...
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