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[V.I.P. World News stories - January 31st 2003](12)

1. Mandoforms launch Online Accessibility Guide with the R N I B (Manchester, U K)
2. Ann's Story (Northumberland, U K)
3. Talking books may be silenced (South Warwickshire, U K)
4. Truancy visit for stranded James (Wakefield Yorkshire, U K)
5. Guide dogs targeted for more protection (Atlanta Georgia, U S A)
6. Estell Manor man, 90, recognized for achievement (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
7. Labor company for people with disabilities helps clients & employees (Washington State, U S A)
8. Leader Dog chief deserves a big well-done for expansion (Detroit Michigan, U S A)
9. 'Spirit' moves the veteran Blind Boys to higher ground (Seattle Washington State, U S A)
10. 40 go blind after surgery in eye camp (India)
11. Medical missionaries in Ecuador: Optometrist sees 100 patients a day (Ecuador)
12. Vice-President of World Blind People's Union Leaves Luanda (Angola)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 30th 2003](19)

1. Brighton nightclub case serves as disability reminder for pubs (Sussex England, U K)
2. Eric, the nicest dog I've ever met (Independent, U K)
3. Blind O A P blasts selfish drivers who park on pavement (Paisley Scotland, U K)
4. Electronic "guide dog" which has a tracking system to go on sale next year (U K)
5. Study to see how eating your greens can help reduce the risk of blindness (Birmingham, U K)
6. Don't get rid of our lollipop ladies! (Newcastle England, U K)
7. Blind rower Mark Pollock recipient of the Sports Person with a Disability prize (Northern Ireland)
8. Heathkit HD-1780 can report headings in 20 wpm morse for visually impaired (eham.net, U K)
9. Rich rewards for sites set on accessibility (Financial Times, U K)
10. Guide Dogs’ Partnership with Harvard Business School (U K/U S A)
11. Commissioner's job keeping pace with changing technology (Minnesota, U S A)
12. Island teen wins her patent on unique game application (Marco Island Florida, U S A)
13. Charles in charge (Ray Charles article) (San Antonio Texas, U S A)
14. Military rejects T-shirts made by blind workers (Connecticut, U S A)
15. Annmarie Strazullo: Left out in the cold (Massachusetts, U S A)
16. Insmed Reports Positive Effects of SomatoKine In Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes (Virginia, U S A)
17. Looming cuts mobilize protesters (Salem Oregon, U S A)
18. Braille Institute's Mobile Solutions van to visit Redlands (California, U S A)
19. Sand sculptures go after beach success: thousands raised for Royal Blind Society (Australia)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 29th 2003](16)

1. Scientists Uncover How Brain Perceives Color (London, U K)
2. Henry to join digital demo (Kidderminster Worcestershire, U K)
3. Disabled test new technology at voting fair (New York, U S A)
4. Bush Aims To Bring Internet to the Disabled (U S A)
5. Timmy in the spotlight (Philadelphia, U S A)
6. Elementary students experience challenges of deaf and blind (Utah, U S A)
7. Dining, darkness: recipe for surprise (New York, U S A)
8. Honda touting humanoid as helpmate of the future (New Jersey, U S A)
9. Corrections Wants BESB Textiles For Own Program (Connecticut, U S A)
10. Proposed budget cuts would close Library for the Blind (Oklahoma, U S A)
11. Sierra Services for the Blind stays open, pares staff (Nevada, U S A)
12. New Study Shows Better Treatment Option for People With Glaucoma (Arizona, U S A)
13. Eyes wide open: an entrepreneurial optometrist (New Scientist, Online)
14. Dispute could silence VoiceXML (World Wide Web Consortium, Online)
14b. related link http://www.w3.org/TR/2003/CR-voicexml20-20030128/
15. (V I P Bowling) Vivienne has national success in her sights (Australia)
16. Jamaica Society for the Blind to benefit from Brian McKnight concert (Jamaica)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 28th 2003](16)

1. Damages for barred blind man (Brighton West Sussex, U K)
2. Notts sisters' gamble for life (Nottinghamshire, U K)
3. Welsh blind people lobby MPs for access to TV (Wales, U K)
4. Jobs axed as cash crisis hits city charity for blind (Glasgow, Scotland U K)
5. Lawyer's sidekick the picture of patience (Canada)
6. Euclid Herie joins VisuAide's Board of Directors (Montreal, Canada)
7. Blind Americans to climb Capitol Hill (Washington U S A)
8. An ear for music: Blind youth has a talent for song (Massachusetts, U S A)
9. Blind worker loses job, becomes homeless (Connecticut, U S A)
10. Sensational on the slopes (feature on blind skiing) (Colorado, U S A)
11. Pit Bull Attack on Guide Dog Leaves Blind Student Stranded (Salt Lake, Utah U S A)
12. Software Opening the Web to the Blind (San Francisco, U S A)
12b. related link www.ssbtechnologies.com
13. City, blind rider may reach accord (Nampa Idaho, U S A)
14. Veteran teacher has met many challenges (Carmi Illinois, U S A)
15. Eye Injuries an Occupational Hazard of Making Meth (New York, U S A)
16. 70 years together and all they need is love (Australia)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 27th 2003](24)

1. Response to blindness set inspiring example (Cornwall, U K)
2. Son's eye problem spurs mother to help research (Exeter, U K)
3. Seaside shop boards get the boot (Norfolk, U K)
4. Boxing should remember its fallen champs (feat Gerald McClellan) (Florida, U S A)
5. Experience Works helps mature workers find jobs (Marinette Wisconsin, U S A)
6. Coliseum creates disabled-friendly atmosphere (Fort Wayne Illinois, U S A)
7. Man's career of reaching out to others with disabilities pays off (Ohio, U S A)
8. Royal Caribbean Accessible Seas Program For Guests With Special Needs (Miami, U S A)
9. Capitol vendor left to the elements (Washington, U S A)
10. Corda releases OptiMap - a new Section 508 compliant map program (MacWorld, U S A)
11. Local Braille transcribers make their mark on learning (Mohawk Valley South Carolina, U S A)
12. V A suspends care of 'better-off' vets (Washington, U S A)
13. What is age-related macular degeneration? (Amarillo Texas, U S A)
14. Warrant issued in horse dispute (Nampa Idaho, U S A)
15. Spouse Wearing Mismatched Clothes? It May Not be Bad Fashion Sense (Minneapolis, U S A)
16. For the LOVE of Rachel (feat. multiple disability) (Cleveland Ohio, U S A)
17. Size of pea, device may restore sight (Miami, U S A)
18. Student puts net surfing into top gear (Australia)
19. Les is proud of his work in building better region (Australia)
20. Some Singaporeans oppose eye organ donations (Malaysia)
21. Ex-journalist finds satisfaction in ORBIS (Taiwan)
22. Educators Intent on Transforming Egypt (Cairo, Egypt)
23. AMD detection startup Notal Vision raises $4 million (Israel)
24. Blind people demonstrate against T A municipality (Tel Aviv, Israel)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 26th 2003](12)

1. BBC has paid compensation to a visually impaired broadcast journalist (Disability Now, U K)
2. Plan would restore jobs of 100 blind state workers (Hartford Connecticut, U S A)
3. Library of Congress Starts Sound Registry (U S A)
4. New eBook "brings millions of dollars of help to the disabled every day" (San Francisco, U S A)
5. Seeing Shadows, Deciphering Speech (New Jersey, U S A)
6. Computer class set for visually impaired (University of New Orleans, U S A)
7. FGCU's first blind student is learning to navigate campus (Florida Gulf Coast University, U S A)
8. Delicate body, indomitable spirit (Memphis Tennessee, U S A)
9. Dogs' 'JungleBalls' may be helpful for sight impaired? (California, U S A)
10. These old soldiers won't fade away: WWII veterans bagged 1946 softball title (Ohio, U S A)
11. Visually-impaired man pens feelings into verse (Malaysia)
12. JPMC directed to appoint competent ophthalmologists (Pakistan)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 25th 2003](11)

1. Ninety-year-old sets guide dog record (Weston Super Mare, U K)
2. Don't let it happen again (Teesside, U K)
3. Guiding light (Guide dog story) (Lancashire, U K)
4. Technology opens a window on the world for Katrina (Hawick, Scotland U K)
5. Guide-dog school's founder vanishes (Palmetto Florida, U S A)
6. Signal dogs safeguard hearing-impaired owners (Wilmington North Carolina, U S A)
7. Former Olympian bringing message of success to kids (Illinois, U S A)
8. Sight-stealing disease can be arrested (Glaucoma article) (Gainesville Georgia, U S A)
9. Time to Remember a Golden Gift (Long Island, U S A)
10. Seeing the Whole Picture - the Quality of Vision (Health and Age, U S A)
11. Build User-Controlled Style Sheets for Greater Accessibility (Sitepoint, Online)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 24th 2003](17)

1. Sony Touchpad touches you back (The Inquirer, U K)
2. Charity cuts jobs in bid to balance books (Guardian, U K)
3. New guide dog for Blunkett (BBC, U K)
also 3b. 'Workaholic' Sadie to follow in Lucy's pawsteps (Guardian, U K)
4. Blindness link to children's fear of dark (Edinburgh, Scotland)
5. Local Veteran Recognized for Lifetime of Service to Comrades (New Brunswick, Canada)
6. Factory employs visually impaired (Philadelphia, U S A)
7. Lions to resume funding foundation for blind (New Jersey, U S A)
8. Coming soon: a Web site to help the blind (Roanoke Virginia, U S A)
9. Access laws for disabled still being ignored (Daytona Beach Florida, U S A)
10. Hernandez, 81, taught Braille after losing eyesight in 1993 (Obituary) (Texas, U S A)
11. Fifth-generation ocularist makes artificial eye for Castro Valley toddler (San Francisco, U S A)
12. January is glaucoma awareness month (Butler County Ohio, U S A)
13. 'Partnership For Success' moderated by blind Howard University professor (New Jersey, U S A)
14. Taking the shutters off a legal career (New Zealand)
15. Blind bike mechanic amazes Bhopal (India)
16. More blind children to regain sight (Vietnam)
17. Sight Savers Pledge to Save More Eyes (Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 23rd 2003](23)

1. Social club for v i p's in Truro closed because it cannot find new leader (Cornwall, England U K)
2. In the dark at Clevedon seafront (Somerset, England U K)
3. A dog who bit off more than he could chew (Edinburgh, Scotland U K)
4. Future's bright for boy with no eyes (Renfrewshire, Scotland)
5. Brave fan loses brain tumour fight (Aberdeen, Scotland U K)
6. Charity reveals benefits for the blind (Belfast Northern Ireland, U K)
7. Microscopic 'Braille' points to new storage (Europe)
8. Visually impaired doctoral student Mahadeo Sukhai has PhD in sight (Toronto, Canada)
9. Holding the Vision: Blind athlete Craig MacFarlane (Victoria, Canada)
10. NeedleAid gets to the point (Nova Scotia)
11. Artist in residence visits School for Blind (South Dakota, U S A)
12. U A B to help visually impaired, blind children (Alabama, U S A)
13. Junior Blind "Share the Stoke" (Carpinteria Beach, California, U S A)
14. Disabled skiers conquer slopes in Holiday Valley program (Buffalo New York, U S A)
15. "Common Senses" sponsoring a Goalball recreational league (Maryland, U S A)
16. City schools to replace stolen Braille machine (Rome Georgia, U S A)
17. Blinded, woman meets rescuers (Miami Florida, U S A)
18. Blind Babies Foundation (Fresno California, U S A)
19. "Daredevil" Director Wows Audience (collectables: braille "man without fear" coin) (L A, U S A)
20. Whisker contest begins (Nevada, U S A)
21. Clarence Carter entering Alabama Music Hall of Fame (Muscle Shoals Alabama, U S A)
22. Honda unveils robot ("one day to guide the blind or assist people in wheelchairs") (Japan)
23. Swimmers back charities (Bahrain)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 22nd 2003](18)

1. R N I B announce R Y A Sailability Blind Week 2003 (U K)
2. New standard for email newsletters (U K)
2b. related link http://www.e-accessibility.com
3. This is a this is a blinding story (feat. blind cricket) (U K)
4. New devices assist visually impaired people (Wisconsin, U S A)
5. Teen follows "Braille Trail" to patent success (Marco Island Florida, U S A)
6. Special-needs student's bus not too loud (Philadelphia, U S A)
7. Friends and Disabilities (Salt Lake Utah, U S A)
8. Shooting of tribal lawyer scrutinized (Palm Beach Florida, U S A)
9. Industries for the Blind picks up military supply production (Winston Salem, N. Carolina, U S A)
10. Abortion survivor tells story of struggles, triumph and faith (New Hampshire, U S A)
11. U.S. Supreme Court justice blocks execution (Indiana, U S A)
12. Local Couple Protests Bush's Pain, Suffering Reform (San Diego California, U S A)
13. Art Piece Dedicated to Sight (Wisconsin, U S A)
14. Vendor keeps breath sweet, spirits light at Statehouse (Idaho, U S A)
15. Car rally for blind flagged off in Chennai (India)
16. Kalam warms Kolkatan hearts (India)
17. German expat wins award from Reader's Digest (Taiwan)
18. Takeshi Kitano eyes blind swordsman project (Japan)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 21st 2003](23)

1. Mobiles get a sense of touch (BBC, U K)
2. Musician helps to heal the wounds of war (Norwich U K/Serbia)
3. Blind faith turns to dust (Ipswich Suffolk, U K)
4. Slump hits children's group (Glasgow Scotland, U K)
5. Charity has helped Chloe live a full life (Glasgow Scotland, U K)
6. Cydcoed grant programme includes £100,000 for special walk for the blind and deaf (Wales, U K)
7. Limited participation of disabled in political life worrying, KNPD says (Malta)
8. Not blinded to life's possibilities (Massachusetts, U S A)
9. N F B Tips on courtesy (Massachusetts, U S A)
10. A day for all Americans: special guest lecture by J. Webster Smith (Marietta Ohio, U S A)
11. Putnam lags in filling Office for Disabled post (New York State, U S A)
12. Looking back: Blind student describes University experience (Illinois, U S A)
13. Fingers guide blind masseur (Daytona Beach Florida, U S A)
14. Band members can't see, but can feel the crowd (Birmingham Alabama, U S A)
15. Blind pianist composes music about life he's never seen (Massachusetts, U S A)
16. Blindness doesn't stop teen hunter (Maryland, U S A)
17. Lions Club to pay for audible traffic signals (Wisconsin, U S A)
18. Walton EMC Consumers Turn Small Coins Into Big Bucks (Georgia, U S A)
19. HC asks why blind students were caned (New Delhi, India)
20. Blind Bengali girl of 20 and her father among six shot dead by NLFT men (Agartala, India)
21. Student earns MBA: developed a product the blind can use to detect obstacles (U A E)
22. Trip to Africa opens the eyes of Salinan Heather Cloward (Ghana)
23. Ndalolo Pledges Funding for Onchocerciasis Programme (Nigeria)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 20th 2003](12)

1. Space Technology To Help The Blind (Europe)
2. Disabled shut out by training, says R N I B (U K)
3. Sweethearts to the end (North Wales, U K)
4. Pauline wrapped up charity cash (Lancashire, U K)
5. Star Democrat to participate in Newsline for the Blind Network (Easton Maryland, U S A)
6. Glaucoma May Possibly Affect Youngsters, as Well as Adults (Oklahoma, U S A)
7. 'Affordable' housing plans take shape (Alaska, U S A)
8. Paul M. Spitz (Obituary) "helped blind visitors learn about herbs and flowers" (Cleveland Ohio, U S A)
9. Blind center receives service grants (Monterey California, U S A)
10. Gen X has its heart in the right place (India)
11. New programme to boost literacy (Pakistan)
12. Early tests can save sight (South Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 19th 2003](12)

1. R N I B publishes World Cup Cricket 2003 magazine (U K)
2. Blind pianist composes music about life he's never seen (Massachusetts, U S A)
3. Friends, family lead Louie Bisson fund-raiser (Cass Lake Minnesota, U S A)
4. Man of many words: Tequesta author, 91 years old (Florida, U S A)
5. Elderly woman to take flight down memory lane (Punta Gorda Florida, U S A)
6. A S B band to participate in Riley inaugural (Alabama U S A)
7. Former C I A master of disguise spends retirement giving people new beginnings (Tennessee, U S A)
8. Compilations honor local musical legacies (feat. Johnny Almeida) (Hawaii, U S A)
9. Telemedicine brings Memphis healing to third-world patients (Mexico)
10. Big day out for dogs a barking good time (New Zealand)
11. Blindness due to diabetes avoidable, say experts (Malaysia)
12. ‘No scope for being an introvert, quitter’ (Mumbai, India)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 18th 2003](17)

1. Designers presume we have perfect vision, says Jakob Nielsen (Guardian, U K)
2. Lifeguard hailed over pool rescue (Belfast Northern Ireland, U K)
3. New help bringing action to life for blind fans (Scotland, U K)
4. Frankfurt 2012 Head Considers Paralympics A Challenge (Germany)
5. (Terry Kelly among) Bluenosers named to Order of Canada (Halifax, Canada)
6. Industries for the Blind ratchets up its production of military supplies (North Carolina, U S A)
7. Thieves raid U.S. Disabled Ski Team's van (Frisco, reported Colorado, U S A)
8. That special touch: Therapist heals with his hands (Daytona Beach Florida, U S A)
9. Battle against multiple sclerosis has Brown relishing time on court (New Jersey, U S A)
10. Wheelchair, white cane teaching aids in Montville (New Jersey, U S A)
11. Paintball prank spurs crusade (New Jersey, U S A)
12. Accused killer: Wife had Taser (Portland Oregon, U S A)
13. Man gets 11½ to 23 months, 1,000 hrs working with the blind upon release (Philadelphia, U S A)
14. Love of bread baking inspires Benedictine nun (Philadelphia, U S A)
15. Souvenirs of Cuba - A new book (feat. "blind venus" high diving horse rider) (New Jersey, U S A)
16. A home sweet home for the disabled (Mumbai, India)
17. Help the disabled -Mwinyi (Tanzania)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 17th 2003](11)

1. Guide dogs steal the show at coffee morning (Hexham Northumberland, U K)
2. Funding blow for blind (Buckinghamshire, U K)
3. McGill University professor wins CNIB award (Montreal, Canada)
4. Senior finds fame in fare fight (London Canada)
5. Sidney Lanier students get improved facilities (North Florida, U S A)
6. Nonprofit group with 401 clients has no money, may disband (Nevada City California, U S A)
7. Man raises miniature donkeys despite loss of sight (Kentucky, U S A)
8. New president brings magic to AARP group (Hudson Massachusetts, U S A)
9. Courage Duluth proves anybody can ski (Minnesota, U S A)
10. Wet wedding: 3 blind couples have decided to tie the knot beneath the waves (Trang, Thailand)
11. The gift of vision gives two a new life (South Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 16th 2003](20)

1. Row over limits on blindness treatment (BBC UK)
2. Financial help for disabled students (BBC U K)
3. Warwick the guide dog is 'a boozehound' (Reading Berkshire, U K)
4. American Foundation for the Blind Honors Kroger with 2003 Access Award (Cincinatti Ohio, U S A)
5. Jr. Blind Foundation kids surf Carp (Carpinteria City Beach, California, U S A)
6. DLA meeting accessibility requirements of Section 508 for employees (Silicon Valley, U S A)
7. Laying Off The Blind Is Just Cruel (Connecticut, U S A)
8. Community can hit slopes to benefit visually impaired skiers (Milwaukee, U S A)
9. Local Lions give sight (Lincoln Illinois, U S A)
10. EyeCare America matches doctors with seniors in need (Fresno California, U S A)
11. Runyan decides to run Boston (Massachusetts, U S A)
12. Pilot acted oddly on bombing night, U.S. court told (Barksdale AFB Louisiana, U S A)
13. Friends start fund to aid fire victims (Bloomington Illinois, U S A)
14. Banjo brightened Danny Haller's days (Philadelphia, U S A)
15. Medical malpractice victims ask if there's a limit on suffering (Tallahassee Florida, U S A)
16. First Lion honored Saturday at Melvin Jones Memorial (Fort Thomas Arizona, U S A)
17. PCB To Take Blind Cricket Team Under Its Umbrella (Pakistan)
18. Fortuneteller takes son to court over broken pledge (Taiwan)
19. Princess Alexandra to visit : including Training Centre for Blind Women (Thailand)
20. Blind people protest eviction (Jakarta)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 15th 2003](16)

1. An inspiration to others (Teesside, U K)
2. Fire death (Barnsley Yorkshire, U K)
3. Scott finds a way through life's blind alley (Ayrshire Scotland, U K)
4. CNIB's new $35 million headquarters opens in mid-2004 (Toronto, Canada)
5. Blind woman warns of perils posed by dogs running loose (Buffalo New York, U S A)
6. John Toby Drake, artist, sold homes (obituary) (Cleveland Ohio, U S A)
7. Special league (Goalball story) (Maryland, U S A)
8. School for the Blind launches new Web site (Maryland, U S A)
8b. related link www.mdschblind.org
9. Loss of sight was impetus for Oak Park family’s move to Israel (Detroit Michigan U S A)
10. Ky. eye surgeon helps woman see (Kentucky, U S A)
11. 13 year old invents Braille overlay for a microwave oven keypad (New Hampshire, U S A)
12. Healing power of the womb could help blind man see (Tennessee, U S A)
13. Success stories bring tears at vocational rehab awards (Hawaii, U S A)
14. Trainers lead horse to blind (Ellsworth Maine, U S A)
15. 50 blind men joined students at local parliament to protest price hikes (Indonesia)
16. Musharraf asks PCB to recruit more blind cricketers (Pakistan)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 14th 2003](13)

1. Blockbusting idea for Clapham (South London, U K)
2. All eyes are on new specialist hospital (Bradford Yorkshire, U K)
3. Cash cuts hit funds for blind (Buckinghamshire, U K)
4. Proposed cuts include slashing funding to a workshop for the blind (Norwich, U K)
5. Surgery corrects umpire's vision (Norristown Philadelphia, U S A)
6. Lawyers with disabilities try to overcome hiring bias (Arizona, U S A)
7. 9 year old cancer victim (Alabama, U S A)
8. From Trash to Treasure: "Recycled Art" on Display (Montpelier Vermont, U S A)
9. Blind Thiensville man wants help in making way around village (Washington State, U S A)
10. Wireless Glove Device lets fingers do the talking (Australia)
11. Blind man 'built bomb' via braille (Australia)
12. National Museum sees the blind (New Delhi, India)
13. Lagos Govt to Commission Laser Machines for Eye Surgery Soon (Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 13th 2003](13)

1. In the Virtual World, a Place to Chat (New York, U S A)
2. Guitar teacher applies scientific methods to reach students of all sorts (Victorville, California, U S A)
3. Trainers get a taste of going to dinner with a trusted canine companion (California, U S A)
4. Classroom pooch rests up for guide-dog school (Tahoe California, U S A)
5. Members find fun, support at Legally Blind Social Club (Escondido California, U S A)
6. Lisbon Couple Overcomes Blindness To Run Successful New Age Business (Connecticut, U S A)
7. Helen Sailor slaying must be solved (Michigan, U S A)
8. Riders see opportunities in nighttime bus service (Orlando Florida, U S A)
9. Group brings light of the Word to blind (Lariat, Texas, U S A)
10. Exam can help protect you from glaucoma (Wichita Kansas, U S A)
11. Dept of Land and Natural Resources to spend $11.3 million to upgrade access for disabled (Hawaii)
12. Sand village springs up in city's south (Sydney, Australia)
13. Keeping beggars away from Kuching streets (Malaysia)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 11th 2003](14)

1. Blind bowler Tony Corcoran needs funding boost (Gloucestershire, U K)
2. Internet browser that quadruples surf speed wins Irish science prize (Dublin, Ireland)
3. Canada is a world leader in disabled skiing (Canada)
4. How talking signs help the blind (Chicago Illinois, U S A)
5. Family, friends mourn death of blind Ontario woman (California, U S A)
6. For blind, crossing streets a challenge (Claremont California, U S A)
7. Crafting Hope : Prosthetic Sculptor Robert Barron (Washington State, U S A)
8. Girl defies medical reason (Marietta Ohio, U S A)
9. Local teen training dog to be a leader (Frankfort Indiana, U S A)
10. Guide dog welcome at Figi's (Marshfield Wisconsin, U S A)
11. Breakthrough In Detecting Glaucoma (Seattle, U S A)
12. Televigation Launches America's First GPS Navigation Service for Wireless Phones (Las Vegas, U S A)
13. Residents repair foot bridge (Jamaica)
14. More than 100 blind people in Dong Nai given free eye surgery (Vietnam)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 10th 2003](26)

1. Widespread support for diabetes strategy (London, U K)
2. Blind workers' last day (BBC) (Wolverhampton, U K)
3. Shedding some light on a dark tale (Warwickshire, U K)
4. Dundee blind charity hits out at loss of funding (Dundee, Scotland)
5. Talking newspaper celebrates 10 years (East Lothian, Scotland)
6. Partially sighted Irish skier nearly froze to death (Tyrol, Austria)
7. SkyTrain safety measures lax: C N I B (Canada)
8. Sears reaches settlement with blind worker (North Carolina, U S A)
9. Blind people need sidewalks cleared of snow (Albany New York, U S A)
10. Vision enhancer donated (Bucyrus Ohio, U S A)
11. Job tools expand for disabled (Sacramento California, U S A)
12. Sacramento council to study rules for high-tech scooter (California, U S A)
13. Seeing Through A Dog's Eyes (Grantville Philadelphia, U S A)
14. JOSEPH AMUNDSON (Obituary) (Clermont Iowa, U S A)
15. Counting, talking red light feasibility to be studied (Thousand Oaks California, U S A)
16. For The First Time -- Sight (Tennessee, U S A)
17. A Fan of the Year waits 'til next year (New Hampshire, U S A)
18. Shooter of teen girl gets 50 years (New York, U S A)
19. Winter fun this weekend includes Sensory Safari (Pocatello Idaho, U S A)
20. Eyes Aren't Only for Seeing, Two New Studies Show (New York, U S A)
21. Folk Alliance to Award Ralph Stanley, Rev. Gary Davis (Nashville Tennessee, U S A)
22. Ray Charles to tour Australia (Australia)
23. Keren Malki Foundation supports homecare for disabled children (Israel)
24. Bouncer's death gives new life to others (South Africa)
25. Partially blind TISS student kills himself (Mumbai, India)
26. Blind government advisor submits bill online on blind education (China)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 9th 2003](5)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 8th 2003](17)

1. Blind & partially sighted people "victims in the war against spammers" (BBC U K)
2. Guide dog user challenges university research into dog intelligence (Devon, U K)
3. Blind mum getting a house after all (Bradford, U K)
4. MP in 11th hour bid to save jobs (Wolverhampton, U K)
5. Sing out for Hope (North Wales, U K)
6. Charity home to be named after Lothian Kirk veteran (Scotland, U K)
7. The C N I B's new building of vision (Toronto, Canada)
8. Center for visually impaired sought for New Albany (Indiana, U S A)
9. Disabled kids get reprieve (Staten Island New York, U S A)
10. N.J. Foundation for Blind rehires program director (New Jersey, U S A)
11. Visually impaired players from six countries competed in cricket tournament (Madras, India)
12. Prescription Price Relief Is On The Way (Arizona, U S A)
13. Menlo School concert to benefit the blind (Menlo Park California, U S A)
14. Legally blind physician to talk about low vision (Florida, U S A)
15. Taejon Has Best Traffic System: 59.2 meters of braille signs for every km of road (Korea)
16. Senator Seeks Assistance for 1,800 Disabled (Africa)
17. New free Web Browser Helps Blind 'See' the Net (WeMedia Inc)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 7th 2003](10)

1. My guide dog, the love of my life (U K)
2. Workshops for blind to be shut (West Midlands, U K)
3. Post Office issues Braille stamp (Switzerland)
4. Inmates ideal work force for state Braille project (Washington State, U S A)
5. Talking books help visually impaired (Colorado, U S A)
6. Lingering snow a pedestrian peril (Albany New York, U S A)
7. Recorded books get boost from technology (Oak Ridge Tennessee, U S A)
8. Improved glaucoma treatment available (Evansville Indiana, U S A)
9. 51-year-old blind woman killed in traffic accident identified (Ontario California, U S A)
10. Envision refinances its bonds (Wichita Kansas, U S A)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 6th 2003](15)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 5th 2003](7)

1. Now, try reading the small print (LASIK surgery warning article) (Scotland, U K)
2. Man crushed when prized bike peddled by mistake (Michigan, U S A)
3. Signal dogs provide an invaluable service by hearing for their owners (North Carolina, U S A)
4. Blind police explorer inspires Salinas PD (Monterey California, U S A)
5. Disabled students can't work within demands of FCAT (Tallahassee Florida, U S A)
6. Saitama may change disabled student rules (Japan) [DOWN]
7. Iran to establish library for blind Afghans (Iran)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 4th 2003](10) ~TODAY IS WORLD BRAILLE DAY~

1. Sensory Trust Working with RNIB at the Eden Project (Cornwall, U K)
2. Bright idea aids colour blind (Oxfordshire, U K) [DOWN]
3. Computer Guidance on offer (Alfreton Derbyshire, U K)
4. Blunkett's I D 'stolen' by reporter (BBC, U K)
5. Blind woman killed while attempting to cross street (Ontario, California, U S A) (region corrected 5th Jan)
6. Guide dog opens doors for sight-impaired Tulare woman (California, U S A)
7. Saying goodbye to a black lab named Norris (NOT an obituary) (Virginia, U S A)
8. She cared for him; now he cares for her (Lexington Ohio, U S A)
9. Kennewick teen reflects on suicide attempt that took his sight (Washington State, U S A) [DOWN]
10. Maqbool announces prize for blind cricket team (Pakistan)

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 3rd 2003](16)

1. Society first to get foundation grant (Bury, Lancashire, U K) [DOWN]
2. Blind Date producers mystified by blind contestant ( U K)
3. Fireworks are ruining the lives of guide dogs (Worcester, U K) [DOWN]
4. Bid for taxi drivers to wear bright uniform (Ireland)
5. Teens, half-blind adults can drive these minicars (Rome, Italy)
6. Braille spells success for visually impaired Canadians (Canada)
6b. related link:  World Braille Day
7. Graphics for Blind (North Carolina, U S A)
8. Class helps 3-year-old through disability (Virginia, U S A)
9. Celebrity astrologer Sydney Omarr dead at 76 (Obituary) (Santa Monica, U S A)
10. Mike Sincic rarely misses a TC face-off despite blindness (Michigan, U S A)
11. Scholarships available now at the University of Southern Colorado (U S A)
12. Good news on tap for visually challenged (Melbourne, Australia)
13. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) linked to retina damage (New Zealand)
14. World's only flying eye hospital visits to raise funds, recruit doctors (Taiwan)
15. Bazaar aims to raise NT$6 mil. fund to save sight overseas (Taiwan)
16. Dire need to educate rural folk on avoidable blindness (Malaysia) [DOWN]

[V.I.P. World News stories - January 2nd 2003](16)

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