Links on "Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic"
Ron Wudarsky 
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http://www.austinotaku.com/2009/11/23/li
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Austin Otaku shares some images of the opening of Lily Rosa's photo exhibit at the RFB&D Studio in Austin, which features photos from her trip to Japan and China.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Brigid, 11, a pupil at Sibford School, said: “I found it really difficult to write the poem and didn’t think I stood a chance."
www.witneygazette.co.uk
A DYSLEXIC youngster has won first prize in a national poetry competition.
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"Why was reading so hard? Why did it seem easy for everyone else but me? I was constantly scared that the teacher would make me read out loud and I would look dumb in front of everyone because I did not know the words. If the teacher asked me a question, I would know and could tell her the answer but if I had to read a... test and write down the answers I would fail miserably...
"My mind processes things differently and it makes it hard to read. There is no magic pill, shot, or surgery to cure it. The only way to make it better is through a lot of hard work, determination and help from organizations such as RFB&D...
"I am going to graduate High School in a couple months. I have a part time job and a driver's license. I had to read and write to obtain both. I now get books on CD and read for fun which would have been torture before we found RFB&D. I am going to go to college this fall and study to become an architect. One day I hope to design landmarks like the Sydney Opera House or a future Olympic Arena...
"Most importantly, I can read thanks to the help of many supportive people in my life and the assistance of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic."
- Devon W., college student in Colorado
www.learningthroughlistening.org
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VETERANS DAY 2009 -- RFB&D celebrates the courage and service of our troops and veterans around the globe. Founded over 60 years ago to help thousands of blinded and sight-impaired veterans coming home from World War II, we have grown to serve over 250,000 members from all walks of life -- and support for veterans is s...till part of our core mission.
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs, as well as the generous support of private donors, RFB&D individual memberships are now offered free to veterans and individuals with proper certification.
If you are a veteran or soldier interested in membership, please contact Barbara Zustovich at vetmembership@rfbd.org, 609-520-8017, or ask for Barbara when you call 800-221-4792.
www.rfbd.org
Visit RFB&D's "Vet" page to watch a great testimonial from wounded warrior Michael Jernigan, and to learn more about how you can support our service to veterans.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Yesterday at RFB&D headquarters, we had a visit from the amazing Linda Tessler, who shared a riveting glimpse into the mind of someone who has broken through barriers imposed by dyslexia, yet still lives with it every day. Stay tuned for updates on Linda, her experience using RFB&D's audio textbooks, and exerpts from h...er own wonderful book "One Word at a Time."
One Word at a Time | A Road Map for Navigating Through Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | Li
www.onewordatatime.com
“... a spectacular accomplishment for her but more than that it will be an invaluable resource for the reader.”
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Our Librarian's Choice list of recommended reading for kids and adults has been updated for November. This time, we're highlighting books that focus on frontier and pioneer life.
www.rfbd.org
In honor of Daniel Boone's birthday in November (November 2, 1734), we're featuring books and lesson plans on Daniel Boone and on frontier and pioneer life.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Just a quick reminder to join us for our free webinar tomorrow, November 3, 2:00 pm EST.
rfbd.webex.com
Zach Wales Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic:
Tomorrow is US election day. Great tips on voting rights and accessibility for voters who are blind or have low vision http://www.visionaware.org/HAVA
www.visionaware.org
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Volunteer Readers Needed - Help Bring Textbooks to Life! RFB&D is in need of volunteers from across the country to record audio textbooks. Visit www.rfbd.org and select "Volunteer" to learn how.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic: Accessible Audiobooks for students with visual impairment, dysle
www.rfbd.org
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New for teachers, check out our new resources on Diversity. http://www.learningthroughlistening.org/
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October is National Diversity Month! Celebrate diversity with your students this month with these featured resources from the Learning Through Listening site.