I thought I would put this up on the blog for fellow Guelphites with disabilities who may or may not read here. I found out about this at the last committee meeting I was at, but that was the day before taking the grey dog home, so I was kinda busy. This was published in …
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Dog Attack Survey By The Seeing Eye
Now that we can sleep at night knowing that Spalding is not freezing his little tush off, here’s a survey we as guide dog handlers can complete about dog attacks. ***Please forward to other guide dog handlers in the United States andCanada*** Dear Fellow Guide Dog Handlers, One of the biggest dangers we face as …
Another Web Accessibility Survey
I received this survey yesterday, and filled it out this morning. I asked the creater of the survey if it would be ok if I posted it on the blog. The answer was yes, so up it goes. You know what to do. Hi all, As part of a potential publication, I’m conducting research related …
The Deal Of The Week Is A Pal Of Mine
Often times I forget to check what the HMV Digital Deal of the Week is, but for some reason I looked to day and I’m glad I did. I’m not sure when they change these things, but this week’s special isSpecial Affections by Diamond Rings. Diamond Rings is John ORegan, who some of you might …
WebAIM Survey 3
First there was the WebAIM survey, then there was the second WebAIM survey. Now, we have WebAIM Survey the third. So, if you use a screen reader, even just for evaluating websites, go fill it out. My only complaint is you have to click back to check what you’ve done. I’m always twitchy about clicking …
Guide Dog Harness Survey
Ro talked about this yesterday, and I should have posted it then, but I didn’t see it until late. There is a student at the University of Illinois (at least I think that’s what U of I is) who is trying to figure out a new way to make a guide dog harness so that …
A Big Article On Our Little Project
Remember back when I mentioned the recreation project Guelph Barrier-Free Committees is doing? Well, Steve urged me to send the little blurb to the Guelph Tribune and see what happens. So, I did, and holy crap, we got a story! And, it’s working! We’ve already had a few phone calls and emails! This is good. …
Help The OHRC Identify Discrimination Faced By Those With Mental Health Disabilities
Boy, I just keep linking to more surveys. This one is from the Ontario Human Rights Commission. They’re researching the barriers faced by those with a mental health or addiction disability. They want to hear from those with a mental health disability in Ontario, or anyone who cares about someone with such a disability. They …
An Out Of Sight Christmas Gift
Once again we’re plugging something for our old buddy Anton. After all this free publicity, when he and the Shoe Thief finally have to square upthe bet,it had better be good. Out of Sight Productions is excited to announce a special presentation of music and spoken word to celebrate the Christmas spirit Out of Sight …
Take The 2010 HAC Survey
While I’m plugging surveys, I might as well put this one up. I won’t be able to take it, but somebody might be able to use it. Here’s a brief explanation of the survey. November 12, 2010 The 2010 Hearing Aid Compatibility Survey conducted by the Wireless RERC The Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 …