Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Africa urged to revise blind policy

Although a somewhat outdated article, still incredibly relevant: As BBC reports, more and more charities are pushing for Africa to revise their policies towards blindness. Some 80% of blindness that exists in Africa today is preventable, but for those who are already blind, services are in desperate need. Some are taking initiative, with much success...

Read more here

Old PCs help Africa's blind

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,39285911,00.htm

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Monday, February 19, 2007

Is sight possible?

Is sight possible for kids one thought permanently blind? -Boston.com
MIT associate professor Pawan Sinha is doing research that has challenges the traditional approach to child blindness.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Kilimanjaro Climb Press Coverage

The Kilimanjaro climb recently received press coverage in the Philippines' Manila Bulletin!
Click here to read more.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

MIT Study

MIT Study shows those who once were blind can learn to see
MIT News Office
Feb 14, 2007

The Rebirth of Braille

An interesting article in the Boston Globe:
The rebirth of Braille
Feb 11, 2007

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Peak Expereince

Read media coverage of the Kilimanjaro climb in the Pueblo Chieftain, home of team member Joe Wodiuk.