We are now seeking blind people who want to participate in this innovative pilot program. Business Start Up Pilot The NFB/eBay Entrepreneur Project is looking for serious entrepreneurs who want to create new eBay businesses or expand existing businesses to include eBay selling. We will offer successful applicants intensive eBay training and connect them with [...]

Click to read the rest of: On September 15, in a joint press release, the NFB and eBay announced the NFB/eBay Entrepreneurs Program..

The Justice Department (DOJ) has made available online the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The Justice Department (DOJ) has made available online the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. These standards were adopted as part of the revised regulations for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. When [...]

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AP – In this photo taken on Nov. 11, 2010, 43-year-old Peter Berg who lost his vision to diabetes in his 20s, … By CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press – 48 mins ago CHICAGO – Emergency call centers could be equipped to communicate by text message. Websites might need to [...]

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Bristol, UK – October 19, 2010 YouView – the soon-to-be-launched joint venture video platform backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel Four, Five, BT, TalkTalk and Arqiva – promises to ‘change the way we watch TV forever’ and Ocean Blue Software is convinced. ‘What’s not to like?’ says Philip Evans,director of Ocean Blue. ‘YouView promises to [...]

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For all BVA members, wanted to request information if you know of a veteran who had surgery to correct vision and then had complications that resulted in blindness if you could email me with some information it would he helpful. A couple of veterans have contacted BVA headquarters like the one below asking for information [...]

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(MOU) which will help both agencies improve the health status of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veterans. The IHS-VA MOU outlines a new plan for enhanced coordination, collaboration, and resource-sharing that will draw on the strengths and expertise of the two agencies. “This memorandum of understanding is a renewal of the important partnership between [...]

Click to read the rest of: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Indian Health Service (IHS) have signed a memorandum of understanding

Home Loan Program Going Strong Despite Tight Market WASHINGTON – With mortgage rates at historic lows, Veterans and military personnel continue to use the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program in record numbers to purchase a home or refinance their existing loans. “Home ownership is one of the foundations of the American dream,” [...]

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WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2010) – Television viewers across the country will be able to see a new video advertisement promoting the “care package” of services offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to Veterans. The 30-second ad makes its national debut Nov. 10 during the broadcast of the Country Music Awards. “VA offers a comprehensive [...]

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Today, as we honor all Veterans and their service to America, Disability.gov would like to share information about some of the many programs, services and resources from across the Federal Government that are available to Veterans, their families and those who serve them. Read President Barack Obama’s Veterans Day remarks and watch the video. America’s [...]

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VA Encourages Affected Vietnam Veterans to File Claims WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun distributing disability benefits to Vietnam Veterans who qualify for compensation under recently liberalized rules for Agent Orange exposure. “The joint efforts of Congress and VA demonstrate a commitment to provide Vietnam Veterans with treatment and compensation for [...]

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