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[V I P World News stories - June 30th 2003] (25)

(Nursery Worker of the Year )Winner Hazel is nuts over babies: (Manchester, England)
Irish Special Olympics to end: Peruvian athlete to have his sight restored (Dublin, Ireland)
Kurzweil Educational Systems Presents Scholarship Awards at N F B Convention(Kentucky,U S A)
Concert review: Bryan Lee (blues singer & guitarist) (Wisconsin, U S A)
"When I'm 64" by Theatre by the Blind: a review (New York, U S A)
Hams spend day contacting counterparts everywhere (Indiana, U S A)
Playing by ear: Ham radio operators travel the world, from home  (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Oakland police dog (supplied by the Guide Dog Foundation) has a nose for crime (California, U S A)
Leading the blind: 1st ever guide dog led street crossing 75 years ago re-created (New York, U S A)
Five sailors with disabilities team up on San Diego boat to race to Hawaii (California, U S A)
Journalists' work honored: "Skiing Blind" wins 1st place for Sports Reporting (Utah, U S A)
Music leads blind immigrant to Utah (Historical Article on Thomas Giles) (Utah, U S A)
Legislators get bingo law squared away (features Written Communications Inc) (Ohio, U S A)
Voters offered electronic options (Hawaii, U S A)
Blind students show they have right touch for volunteer work (Texas, U S A)
'Incredible' Miracle Lets Mom See Again (Atlanta Georgia, U S A)
Burwell, 100, was pioneer of U.S. military aviation (Obituary) (Texas, U S A)
Well-used email hoax back in circulation (features phreaker "Cap'n Crunch") (Australia)
Foiling disability: David Wilson's achievements highlighted on Helen Keller Day (New Zealand)
Student relies on Japan 'eyes': British v i p enrols at Keio University (Japan)
City, blind man hit by train settle (Japan)
Drunk kills volunteer helping blind woman along street (Japan)
Minibus Boon for the Blind (Bahrain)
From vision to reality: NFB sets up I T diploma course for blind girls (India)
Blind weightlifter set for golden future (South Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 29th 2003] (22)

Restaurant bars blind man because of dog (Oxfordshire, EnglanD)
Sally loses cancer fight: courageous care worker dies aged just 31 (Devon, England)
Darren Westlake records his fastest time for 2 years in 1500m (SD) (Devon, England)
Having trouble seeing? (v i simulation article) (Pembroke, Canada)
Blind youths expand horizons: Convention offers astronomy lessons, more (Kentucky, U S A) 
A sturdy kayak, a friend & perseverance: athlete battles waves, nausea to cross English Channel (New York, U S A)
Talking about the taboo subject helps debunk myth about people with disabilities (Colorado, U S A)
Nicholas gets new wheels - & more (guide dog "an unusual sight for gorillas) (Seattle, U S A)
Miniature horse not allowed as house pet (Tennessee, U S A)
Ponies RC Cola and Moonpie bring joy to troubled souls (North CArolina, U S A)
Deaf-blind man calls Wal-Mart, state unfair (Utah, U S A)
Man Indicted For Stealing From Blind Cashier (Ohio, U S A)
Diane Schuur sings the new classics (California, U S A)
'He's Just A Huge Inspiration To Me': & Ron Brown cannot hear, see or talk (Washington, U S A)
Marine Corps: Organization honors base for enabling disabled (North Carolina, U S A)
Book program serves the disabled (Louisiana, U S A)
School for the blind teaches students life skills (Montana, U S A)
Braille adds to her brilliance: student hopeful in National Braile Contest (Florida, U S A)
Always a merry heart: Clifton "Cliff" Tucker III (Obituary) (Alabama, U S A)
Field exercise helps prepare teachers of visually impaired (Texas, U S A)
New sculpture at Botanic Gardens reflects the importance of ethics (Singapore)
I T centre seeks to equip blind for jobs (India)

[V I P World News stories - June 27th 2003] (19)

Blind school is confirmed for closure (Bradford Yorkshire, England)
Blind are in the driving seat (Kingston Surrey, England)
70-year-old granny preparing for a parachute jump with the Red Devils (Wiltshire, England)
Sponsored ride for Bethany (Somerset, England)
Bausch & Lomb employees follow their ‘Vision for Vasilivichi’ (Ireland / Belarus)
Ray is the music, the music is Ray: Performing is in Charles' blood (Toronto, Canada)
Everybody loves a parade: Heat doesn't keep crowds from Helen Keller festival (Alabama, U S A)
Senate Pass FCC Reauthorization Act: gives authority on video description regulations (Washington,U S A)
Shirley woman graduates from Perkins School (Massachusetts, U S A)
Oh, the Music of Our Sphere (features Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam) (New York, U S A)
Bayadera love the Vietnamese hooch (features blind guitarist Dat Nguyen) (Florida, U S A)
Man Blocks Bus in Protest: Seeks better access for disabled (New York, U S A)
Lighthouse offers kids camp fun:youths gained friendships & valuable tools (El Paso Texas, U S A)
Riverside coach dies at age 53 (Durham North Carolina, U S A)
A sense for landscape: artist fascinated with braille (Australia)
Recalling Helen Keller-the beacon for the blind:123rd anniversary observed (Bangladesh)
Siti Hasmah: Give disabled kids chance to learn (Malaysia)
"Prayer helped me survive" says blind man (South Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 26th 2003] (31)

National Blind Children's Association's £100k target for centre of excellence (Somerset, England)
Walker required for overweight guide dog Gus (Leicestershire, England)
Cancer patient's motorbike marathon (Worthing West Sussex, England)
They're good in deed! 6 Vale children presented with special awards (Worcestershire, England)
Beacon Centre for the Blind says no over workshops cash (West Midlands, England)
Cyclists' charity relay for blind (Glasgow, Scotland)
An Electronic Watchdog for Blind People (broadcast on 27th June) (European Space Agency) Related video clip: EGNOS helps the blind - real player format
At 2 Year Anniversary of Section 508, Microsoft Introduces New Accessibility Features (Online)
Where there is hope there is life, believes Anne Burrows (Edmonton, Canada)
Equine therapy making a difference in many lives (Alberta, Canada)
With 10,000 shows behind him, legend Ray Charles hits stage John Labatt Centre (Canada)
100-year-old member is honored by V I P (Arkansas, U S A)
Wagon Train to make stop in Clintonville next week: at Ohio School for the Blind (Ohio, U S A)
Braille brilliance lands 2 Minnesotans in national contest (Minnesota, U S A)
12-year-old ready for Braille national finals (Indiana, U S A)
Guide dogs " have felt electric shocks when their wet feet touch light-rail tracks" (Oregon, U S A)
Exploring an ancient valley: State Park has a paved one-mile Braille trail (Missouri, U S A)
Wake Forest Scientists Figure Out Visual Condition (North Carolina, U S A)
Lauding Companies That Open Doors for Disabled (New York, U S A)
This teen's spirit is 20/20: Eye disorder leads to difficult choices (Atlanta Georgia, U S A)
After 2 years of blindness, woman wants to start v.i. support group (Kentucky, U S A)
At full SAIL in bike relay: ORCA 8-man team completes 148.4-mile cycle race (Arkansas, U S A)
Now hear this: Jack Voorhies still vital part of Helen Keller Festival (Alabama, U S A)
Remarkable (107 year old) digger's life celebrated (Tasmania)
Blind woman in tears after nearly being evicted (Barbados)
Special Report: Students reach out, show the 'write' vision (India)
Give licences to blind hawkers at railway stations: Study (India)
Disabled learners 'touch tomorrow' as Telkom donates 40 computers (South Africa)
Blind man rescued (South Africa)
Computers for Society of the Blind: thanks to Lions Club (Ghana)
11 teachers have Braille Competency Certificate (Botswana)

[V I P World News stories - June 25th 2003] (27)

Cornwall man wins the English Blind Golf Strokeplay Championships (Worcestershire, England)
Geraldine Peacock to step down from G D B A to become a charity commissioner (Guardian, U K)
Guide dogs get leisure centre pass (Dudley West Midlands, England)
VISTA appreciated by riders:cycling group celebrates 10 years in saddle (Warwickshire, England)
Once a Catholic but always a Time Lord: Tom Baker to play blind monk in "Strange"series (U K)
Blind driver's speed dream: to beat the 141mph blind land-speed record (Manchester, England)
Taunted for being different, Loretta used pace to protect herself (Ireland)
Restaurant turns away blind woman (Lanarkshire, Scotland)
Pet Therapy Sets Landlords Howling (New York, U S A)
Blind, Deaf Schools Cut Jobs (Arizona, U S A)
An example for life: Retiring teacher celebrated for 47 years of service (North Dakota, U S A)
Blindness doesn't curb work ethic of Easton woman (Pennsylvania, U S A)
'It Renewed My Faith In People': much needed van funded through generosity  (Seattle, U S A)
Teen awarded $27,500 scholarships (Connecticut, U S A)
Talented too: Straight "A" student excels at sports (Wisconsin, U S A)
SUPER KID: Blindness not a hindrance for this youth (Santa Cruz California, U S A)
Special soccer program builds child's confidence (Arizona, U S A)
Unfair advantage: schoolyard bullying still is a problem (Buffalo New York, U S A)
Upward Bound students help bring computer skills to visually impaired (Texas, U S A)
Library looks to expand sight loss services (Massachusetts, U S A)
Born without eyes, 2-year-old Scott adjusts to prosthetics, inspires mom  (Tennessee, U S A)
A new drug (Rhufab) may cure macular degeneration (Texas, U S A)
Eye implant offers hope for (AMD) impaired  (Ohio, U S A)
Citrix & GW Micro Help Visually Impaired Access & Use Computer Applications Anywhere (Online)
Blind can redirect visual part of brain, study says (Online)
Newly rebuilt (accessible) SX trains big boost for commuters (New Zealand)
N I D giving foundation & confidence: Pema Chhogyel 1st blind graduate in the country (Bhutan)

[V I P World News stories - June 24th 2003] (20)

Deafblind jetskier attempts record (BBC) (Norfolk, England)
Jobless blind staff could help hospital (West Midlands, England)
Looking Cool to stay safe (Isle of Wight, England)
Cost will byte public: visually impaired exempt from internet charges (Buckinghamshire, England)
Pupils at St Mary's School for the Visually Impaired have an uncertain future (Dublin, Ireland)
Creating a brighter future: Agnes Lunny (Belfast, Ireland)
Denying human rights is not the way to foster the can-do spirit (Northern Ireland)
Volunteers save Thai athlete's sight (Northern Ireland)
Helen Keller Festival Kicks Off (Alabama, U S A)
Prevent Blindness Georgia annual Light the Night for Sight event to be on June 28 (Georgia, U S A)
Horsham boy selected to compete in national braille-reading contest (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Canines lend a paw (service dog article) (Washington DC, U S A)
Leo Club Summer Camp for the Visually Impaired (Savannah Georgia, U S A)
Blind Baseball Team (The Panthers) take on Little League (South Carolina, U S A)
Blind man's journey aided by faith (Columbia Missouri, U S A)
SALT forum advances mobile content: SVG can embed descriptive services for v i p's (Online)
Talk to Me (Natural Language Processing technology article, mentions JAWS) (Online)
Faulty phone cost boy his life (Australia)
Blind college teacher goes without pay in Bihar (India)
Art of Kirtan: Manju Magoo (culture article) (India)

[V I P World News stories - June 23rd 2003] (32)

Bid for new HQ for the blind (Isle of Wight, England)
Woman blasts vet over guide dog (Essex, England)
The Para who refused to toe the line (Oxfordshire, England)
Phil in plea for charity clothes (for Beacon Centres) (West Midlands, England)
Ireland refuses entry to 9/11 victim's guide dog (Northern Ireland)
Blind miss out on Pottermania: No braille copies of new book (U K)
Heating 'disgrace' for blind widow, aged 94 (North Wales)
Blind tot's happiness sacrificed for few quid: family fury (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Friendly foes: Derrick Morgan/Prince Buster standoffs didn't extend beyond the music (Jamaica)
Lobsters help raise money for guide dogs (Montreal, Canada)
Operation Eyesight Universal - Doctor transforms slums of Bombay (Canada)
Blind hiker overcomes odds to walk entire Appalachian Trail (Missouri, U S A)
No limits: 'I'm blind, but I'm just like everyone else,' surfer says (Texas, U S A)
The Big Picture: Broadcast duo turned baseball on its ear (South Carolina, U S A)
Passion for oldies music helps man overcome obstacles (California, U S A)
Free beef recipe book is offered in Braille (scroll down page) (California, U S A)
Put Yourself Here (voiceover artists article featuring v i p Dionne Quan) (Hollywood, U S A)
Look, up in the sky (features legally blind Planetarium director Kris McCall (Tennessee, U S A)
Blind woman inspires students, community (Naples Florida, U S A)
Local entrepreneur designs voting machine for blind (Kentucky, U S A)
Special ed teachers rejoice in small victories (Arizona, U S A)
Sidewalk ramps now in compliance: Reworked to help vision impaired (Dayton Ohio, U S A)
Party (man's 100th) draws century of friends (Gloucester New Jersey, U S A)
'Til Death Do Us Part: Riders roll to couple's aid (Daytona Beach Florida, U S A)
Albinos - Often Misunderstood (Pennsylvania, U S A)
HP iPAQ pocket PC inspires Freedom Scientific's wireless device (Online)
Audio Tactile Mapping System helps blind people to access & explore spatial information (Online)
Small Community Pulls Together To Help Blind Girl (Australia)
King of radio listeners: Phiroz Siganporia who set up the 5-Star Listeners Club (India)
L I C staff's mistake leaves visually challenged man in the lurch (India)
J I S, H S B C donate to special children (Brunei)
Blind photographer plans to snap street fights (Lithuania)

[V I P World News stories - June 21st 2003] (16)

Blind fans face Harry Potter book delay (U K)
Unit is on move to help blind (Cumbria, England)
Courage and charity work earns awards (Worcester, England)
Runyan runs away with third title (California, U S A)
Active Woman Who Is Legally Blind Wins Four Awards at Writers' Conference (Florida, U S A)
Culture festival packs City Park: legally blind brothers have a unique ministry (Ohio, U S A)
Jazz camp giving blind children tools (New Orleans, U S A)
B S U professor to get award from trainer's association (Indiana, U S A)
Helen Keller's kin fetes agency anniversary (Pennsylvania, U S A)
"Seascapes of the soul" by Kimberley Morrow (written article) (Kansas, U S A)
Plano couple learns the challenges and pleasures of guide dog training (Texas, U S A)
Ordering up Braille menus (Virginia, U S A)
Signed book sells for £2,100: money raised will be given to deafblind charity Sense (Online)
Blind detainee still held at Baxter centre (Australia)
Programmes for visually challenged (India)
Blind Photographer Shoots for Sound (Lithuania)

[V I P World News stories - June 20th 2003] (25)

Employers bound by anti-discrimination laws even after employee's contract ends (U K)
Business stars:Orchestra members teach kids from School for the Blind (Liverpool, England)
Deaf, blind... and now homeless, too: Charity forced to close home (Worcester, England)
Teacher hopes for 10,000 pooches at dog walk (Tyne & Wear, England)
Powerlifter Steve Brown aims to rule the world (Bradford, England)
Blind must sign up for Smartpass (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Hurling injuries need action (Ireland)
Lack of a pets passport scheme at Rosyth ferry terminal "is barking mad" (Stirlingshire, Scotland)
Despite Years Of Illness And Neglect, Lepers Still Have A Place To Call Home (Romania)
C N I B Library recognizes Microsoft president for his leadership in information services (Canada)
Silver celebration: 25th annual Helen Keller festival opens Sunday (Alabama, U S A)
Diligent matchmaker connects Jewish singles with special needs (New York, U S A)
Art program for the visually impaired (Philadelphia, U S A)
Store offers clues for mystery readers (Saratoga, New York, U S A)
Computers for the disabled available at Career Center (Tennessee, U S A)
Dawn of a new age: Tenacity propels SB High grad forward (San Bernardino California, U S A)
Being blind didn't stop Boss (now aged 93) from makin' music (Athens Texas, U S A)
`Beep' baseball gets blind into the game (Illinois, U S A)
Sensory Garden planned for Botanical Gardens will appeal to all five senses (Maine,U S A)
DoCoMo sees its phones providing "guide dog" services for the blind: offers 50% discount for disabled users (Online)
Frustration for sight-impaired (Australia)
NZ team tops youth challenge (New Zealand)
Seeing is believing after grabbing the tail of an elephant (Namibia)
AST takes on call centre challenge:students from National Council for the Blind visit (South Africa)
Hundreds Seek 'Miracle' of Eyesight At Rundu (Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 19th 2003] (23)

Lawyer's victory over dogs on ferries (Sussex, England)
Man distraught after his guide dog taken away because it was too fat (Leicestershire, England)
Blind OAP's worry of noise and traffic (Worcester, England)
In the mind's eye: exhibition aimed at visually impaired people (Hampshire, England)
5 Classic cars belonging to elderly woman fetch nearly £120,000 (Hertfordshire, England)
New radio station for visually-impaired people due to go live in the autumn (Glasgow Scotland)
Amsterdam fails 'simpatico test': feigning blindness used to test cities' friendliness (Netherlands)
New security features on bank notes:bank working closely with blind & vision-impaired (Canada)
Medicare won't cover vision-saving treatment (Canada)
Americans with Disabilities who Provided For Troops Shift Focus to Needy Iraqis (Virginia,U S A)
Blind workers take pride in crafting Army uniforms (Maryland, U S A)
Night moves: blind woman among St Petersburg inline skaters (Florida, U S A)
(Free) Course explains rules on disabled (Gainesville Georgia, U S A)
Why the high priest of dystopia still matters (Aldous Huxley article) (Connecticut, U S A)
Anglers hook few fish but many memories (North Carolina, U S A)
Fresno man gets new guide dog (California, U S A)
Radio Reading Service receives good response from Potter broadcast:  plans to read 5th book on air (Florida, U S A)
Weather radios lifesavers (& useful to the visually impaired), says federal meteorologist (Minnesota, U S A)
Technique Offering Hope To Some:1 Percent Of  Cornea Transplants Don't Work (New York, U S A)
Chips, other small devices help patients battle eye diseases (Online)
"Daredevil" Film on DVD which has a “Visually Impaired Track” to be released July 29th (Online)
Subway train service will start running next April: Disabled catered for (Bangkok, Thailand)
Man wins CNN award for "moving" pictures of blind children (South Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 18th 2003] (23)

Thatcher triumph: v i p runner wins 10,000m gold at European Paralympics (Essex, England)
Blunkett promises cash for shops (Sussex, England)
New signs may save lives: man takes action following tragedy (Hampshire, England)
Traders fear A-board ban (Lake District, England)
It's a fun step back in time: Beacon Centre turns back the clock (West Midlands, England)
New garden pays tribute (to Sir John Wilson) (Yorkshire, England)
Great-gran sees after eye op (Llandudno, Wales) (BBC)
Guide dog help plea: puppy trainers wanted (Glasgow, Scotland)
Friends of Budapest Opera regularly provide free crow's nest tickets to the blind (Hungary)
Budapest Marriott Hotel supports Blind Children & Mentally Disabled Children's Schools (Hungary)
Marla Runyan continues to accept new challenges in running (Oregon, U S A)
Rose Hulman students helping blind bowlers (Indiana, U S A)
General Mills Celebrates 75 Years: audio & braille recipes still published today (Minneapolis, U S A)
Panel finds dog (that attacked a guide dog) not guilty (Florida, U S A)
Touring Alabama Industries for the Blind (Alabama, U S A)
Theater by the Blind's new show "When I'm 64" on till June 29th (New York, U S A)
Disabled have good time at Fishing Event (Wisconsin, U S A)
Medicine identified that stops blood vessel growth associated with diabetic eye disease (John Hopkins, Online)
New spam blocker good, but requires effort: inaccessible to blind & visually impaired (Online)
Born to Be Man's Friend, Taught to Be His Eyes (Korea)
Norway's Ambassador meets L T T E head: & visits school for deaf & blind children (Sri Lanka)
HMOs and doctors go eyeball to eyeball (Israel)
(World champion in the visually impaired 5000 metres) Wanyoike for Lewa Marathon (Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 17th 2003] (25)

Ryanair gives guide dog owners a ticket for take-off (Stanstead Airport, Essex, England)
Special school faces closure (Joseph Clarke School for the visually impaired) (London, England)
Choir fulfils fan's dying wish (Anglesey, North Wales) (BBC)
Boy, seven, rescues father struck blind on a 3000ft peak (Scotland)
Ross County midfielder quits football after being told he risks going blind (Scotland)
Blind actors to guide 2-act play slated to open in fall (Montreal, Canada)
Window-Eyes Poker Party powered by ZForm to be held Friday 20th June (International, Online)
Study: Hebrew University researcher studies 'reorganization' of brain in blind people (Online)
SpeechWorks Receives Highest Marks in Independent Testing of Text-to-Speech Software (Online)
Verizon Awarded 2003 Helen Keller Achievement Award (New York, U S A)
Florida School for the Deaf & Blind receives long-lost trust fund (Florida, U S A)
Ray Charles coming to the Landmark (Richmond Virginia, U S A)
Movie excitement continues in Hammond (at filming of "Unchain My Heart") (Louisiana, U S A)
Marcia Lortscher: 'Heroic life' honored at Inspiration Ball (Colorado, U S A)
Treasure Coast woman up for national award (Washington, U S A)
Students from School for the Blind trace the Oregon Trail (Kansas, U S A)
N C Senate decides against allowing left turns at red lights (North Carolina, U S A)
Segways no longer strangers to Austin (Texas, U S A)
After Storm, Displaced Families Languish (Washington DC, U S A)
Accident plants idea of Adaptive Gardening (Florida, U S A)
The battle against meningitis (Australia)
Blunkett in love with India (Chandigarh, India)
Stranger's kindness funds (132 year old) pilgrim's dream (India)
Special education unit opened (Bhutan)
Sick vets report on Agent Orange (Guam, Oceania?)

[V I P World News stories - June 16th 2003] (31)

Charity founder wins top women's award (Dorset, England)
Beacon Centre for the Blind: New boss aiming to extend chain (West Midlands, England)
Crossing Users Get A Bit More Time (1 Second) To Beat Cars (Exeter, England)
Broken bulb delays surgery (Chelmsford Essex, England)
Profoundly deaf & blind woman runs her first-ever marathon (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Capital gives charity run for its money: 140 runners took part for G D B A (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Mistry, Martel among 2003 nominees for literary awards program for audio & braille books (Canada)
Spare a thought for the blind, pleads pastor (Jamaica)
Department of Interior's Accessible Technology Center Holds Open House (Washington DC, U S A)
Out of sight, but not spirit: blind bowler Anthony Campbell (Lynchburg Virginia, U S A)
Brownsburg student creates her own brand of magic:wins Harry Potter Competition(Indiana,U S A)
Camp Leo returns to island (South Carolina, U S A)
Woman on a mission: Seeking help for the blind children of Bolivia (New York, U S A)
Musical miracle worker (Kansas, U S A)
Local Boy May Compete in National Braille Tournament (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Traffic accident survivor wins state rehab award (Hawaii, U S A)
Lighthouse Honors Man's Driving Spirit (Florida, U S A)
Organization (NFB) Asks Public To Help The Blind (Mississippi, U S A)
Helping others see what blind can do (California, U S A)
Mother fights parole for man who took her son's sight (Alabama, U S A)
Optobionics Stays Focused As Retina Implant Process Plods Along (Illinois, U S A)
Restoring sight with a "bionic eye" (New York, U S A)
Judge To File LASIK Lawsuit (Florida, U S A)
Lilly says diabetes drug (Exenatide) shows promise (Online)
New technique helping cataract sufferers (Online)
Brains of the Blind Adapt: Verbal tasks reassigned to unused visual areas of the brain (Online)
Information on Accessible Images, Image Format Converter, and More (MSDN, Online)
Berkeley Systems used profits to finance screen readers - till Sierra Online bought them (Online)
Charity challenge for Hollows Foundation (Australia)
Commuters await opening of NorthEast MRT Line (Singapore)
Society Roots for 30,000 Children (Kenya)

[V I P World News stories - June 15th 2003] (24)

Suffolk people honoured by Queen: Lin Berwick awarded an M B E (Suffolk, England)
Tiresias Scientific Reports: Developments in accessible Transport Information Systems (U K)
Canadian Guide Dog Foster Homes Required (Canada)
Public-transit headaches mount for disabled users (Montreal, Canada)
Hard to match dads' gift: Bike trip to raise funds for visually-impaired daughters (Ontario, Canada)
Fathers Day: A Father's love (Savannah Georgia, U S A)
Father's Day: Father helps son recuperate (Chapell Hill North Carolina, U S A)
Fathers Day: Veeck marvels at daughter's courage (Minnesota, U S A)
Dionne Quan, legally blind "Rugrats" voice artist speaks at Envision banquet (Kansas, U S A)
Actor (Jamie Foxx) visits blind girl (Los Angeles, U S A)
Blind woman serves as jail counselor (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Blinded teen warns of `toy' gun's dangers (Denton Texas, U S A)
Blind students climb into canyon as part of pioneer journey (Iowa, U S A)
Blind rider has her heart set on competing (Siskiyou California, U S A)
Sports still in sight (San Diego California, U S A)
Woman beats the odds & gives others the gift she got: A wish come true (New York, U S A)
Vision not necessary for camp fun (Missouri, U S A)
The FUTURES certain for 10 PHS graduates (including Duy Bui, 19) (New Hampshire, U S A)
Online Banking For The Visually Impaired: 24/7/365 (Nevada, U S A)
LG Internet enabled appliances include Fridge, Washing Machine, Microwave & Air Conditioner (Online)
Study: Just three cell types detect light in the eye (John Hopkins, Online)
Star inspired by mother's hope (Australia)
Grant helps restore sight to Pacific (New Zealand)
$15m man moved to tears by each eye op (New Zealand)

[V I P World News stories - June 13th 2003] (20)

Top broadcasters & media groups discuss web accessibility regulation (London, England)
David Blunkett's guide dog "has a problem with waste bins" (scroll down) (Times Online, U K)
Gift of light for Lauren (Scarborough Yorkshire, England)
Blind pensioner takes on charity cycle ride (Brighton West Sussex, England)
Arena apologises for way it treated disabled woman, 66 (Chester, England)
Blind man had hammer (Ross-shire, Scotland)
Don't Let Diabetes Rob You (Scotland)
C N I B gets $6,000 for library modernization (Canada)
Happy 100th to Grange, America's 1st true sports hero (Florida, U S A)
The new color of money: a new $20 bill (Virginia, U S A)
Former Bengal kicker Jim Breech hosted Clovernook Center's birthday bash(Cincinatti Ohio,U S A)
New Software Makes Copier Talk (Rochester New York, U S A)
Graduate refuses to quit (Washington State, U S A)
Autistic musician returns to area (South Dakota, U S A)
Health: Stroke Hits Women Later But Harder (Online)
The bell of the ball - and a kick to boot (Australia)
N Z aid backs eye care (Samoa)
Satoshi Fukushima, 1st deafblind professor at Tokyo University, among "Asian Heroes" (Japan)
Blind trained to use computers (Bahrain)
Extra Pounds Could Dim Your Eyesight (Pakistan)

[V I P World News stories - June 12th 2003] (27)

'Sensational' charity centre: Deafblind U K opens new £3.5m H Q (BBC) (Peterborough, England)
A royal nod of approval: for Pershore Pathfinders (Worcestershire, England)
Furniture firm raises £100,000 for 3rd World sight charity (Yorkshire, England)
Eye camp (in India) a blessing for 13,000 (Coventry, England)
Arson attack on care home for blind (Norwich, England)
Viewers want more disabled people on TV (The Guardian, U K)
Mayo Branch of the National Council for the Blind to hold A G M (Northern Ireland)
Cornea bank donated to St Luke's Hospital (Malta)
$20 million fund available to improve employment access for persons with disabilities (Canada)
Law & Order star takes on role of blind woman (in "The Joan Brock Story") (Lifetime TV, U S A)
Avondale crosswalk speaks to the visually impaired (Dekalb County Georgia, U S A)
Roundabouts worry the disabled (California, U S A)
State Library Participation in Digital Talking Book Project (Illinois, U S A)
Web policy helps blind shoot for success (North Texas, U S A)
Blind golfer Meador finds consistent play (Tennessee, U S A)
Around and about: Blackwell wins Corcoran Cup (Blind golf story) (Mount Kisco New York, U S A)
Fond memories of blind piano virtuoso Townsend (New York, U S A)
Local teen is named entrepreneur of the year (Oakland Michigan, U S A)
Legally blind artist exhibits her insight (Los Angeles, U S A)
Teen's sight limited, but not vision (Los Angeles, U S A)
Disability lesson gets personal (Illinois, U S A)
Eye donation gives the gift of sight (Grand Island Nebraska, U S A)
Special camp for visually impaired kids (Colorado Springs, U S A)
Appeal tops $5000 in just two days (New Zealand)
Disabled try out facilities at N E L stations (Singapore)
Blind hawkers on Mumbai stations abused (India)
Engaged couple who studied at Jerusalem Institute for the Blind, among bus bomb victims (Israel)

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Vodafone promotes (£499) cell phone for the blind (U K)
Lifeline Simpson linked to Blunkett (Gloucestershire, England)
Hopes fading on workshop for blind (West Midlands, England)
Call for shake-up on travel cards: forms "not clear enough" (Staffordshire, England)
Show spotlight on problems faced by blind (Chester, England)
Morning gin keeps Ray Charles fit (mentions upcoming film "Unchain my Heart") (Northern Ireland)
General Hospital patients say thanks: including former music columnist & radio host (Canada)
No more outSPOKEN, inLARGE for the Macintosh: ALVA quits development (Online)
Keynote Announces New Version of WebIntegrity that Supports Web Accessibility Testing (Online)
Study Finds Most Federal Web Sites Are Not Fully Accessible (Massachusetts, U S A)
Audible crosswalks help flow of pedestrian traffic (Texas, U S A)
Attorney General plans suit over E-Trade efforts on ATMs for blind (Boston, U S A)
Blind faith: Hartland man, 81, puts his feelings into paintings (Wisconsin, U S A)
Blind Boys of Alabama come to the Carpenter Center (West Virginia, U S A)
Learning the moves to become a guide dog (Ohio, U S A)
Counselors experience kids' challenges (Palm Beach Florida, U S A)
A ray of light (Glaucoma article) (Florida, U S A)
Visually-impaired pleased with facilities at new NorthEast Line MRT stations (Singapore)
These girls set their sights high: girls taken top 2 positions at Blind Peoples' Association (India)
J J Hospital's initiative helps tribals see clearer (India)
Blind Varsity Students in Need of Computers (Angola)
Blind runners show spirit of the race (South Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 10th 2003] (21)

Blind and Low-Vision Customers Can Now Access SMS, Email & Phone Directory Services (U K)
Signed Potter Book Up For Bids: Deafblind Charity "Sense" let down (London, England)
Funky display with a serious message (Staffordshire, England)
MPs get taste of life for visually impaired (South Essex, England)
Blind Golf Society organiser Ally Reid won the Grampian Blind Classic (scroll down) (Scotland)
Student Innovation Awards 2003 entries include device to warn v i p's the bath is full (Wales)
John Ely recorded 1st first blind ace at Tuxedo Golf Course (scroll down) (Canada)
Blind golfer has feel for Squaw Creek (Ohio, U S A)
Blinded American Veterans Foundation Sets 18th Congressional Awards Ceremony (DC, U S A)
Half-marathon a 'blast' with help of a two-legged guide (San Juan Island, U S A)
Donation from biker group puts blind students in driver's seat (Texas, U S A)
Looking forward to a challenge (upcoming National Braille Challenge) (New Hampshire, U S A)
Wet MAX line giving guide dogs a jolt (Oregon, U S A)
C F students raise funds for seeing-eye dog program (Rhode Island, U S A)
Blind Federal Way woman cares for disabled 13-year-old grandson (Washington State, U S A)
Losing Eyesight Doesn't Dim His Perspective (features Hal McCoy) (Florida, U S A)
Judge says drug wasn't a medical necessity (Chicago, U S A)
Jodi ready to take on the world and bring home a gold medal (Australia)
Hollows' Pacific Work Boosted By N Z AID (Fred Hollows Foundation) (New Zealand)
"Thugs and Junkies" robbing the blind (Kuala Lumpur)
Six per cent representation for disabled in govt jobs (India)

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Asda searches for undiagnosed diabetics (U K)
Designing software for the disabled - I S O guidelines (U K)
James's Record Attempt Goes Swimmingly (Northern Ireland)
Sight saved by shop trip (Scotland)
Blind golfers practise for tourney (Truro, Canada)
Physician brings hope to world's poorest (Calgary, Canada)
What Helen Keller saw: the making of a writer (New York, U S A)
Convention for blind spurs city awareness (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, U S A)
SSB Technologies: Service lends hand to handicapped (San Mateo California, U S A)
'If you have a disability, it doesn't mean you can't work' (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Woman hid blindness for years, but it never slowed her down (Mississippi, U S A)
Going to bat for Brady: Teams raise funds to help 8-year-old fight leukemia (Florida, U S A)
Sensing the way on a patch of blue: school kids go on whale-watching cruise (California, U S A)
Plucky swimmers defy chilly water in bay:Australian 1st blind swimmer to finish (Maryland, U S A)
Blind man may travel to Portugal to get eye surgery (Iowa, U S A)
Fresh vision: Lighthouse thanks Business Journal for coverage & support (Orlando Florida, U S A)
Closing In On Perfection: Ultraprecision machines led to 400 people wearing scleral lenses (Online)
Magnetic insole may relieve neuropathic pain for up to eight million diabetic patients (Online)
Cataract operation opens up new world for Pearl (New Zealand)
Blind engineer blazing I T trail (Japan)

[V I P World News stories - June 8th 2003] (14)

Opening the web to all: making public sector services accessible to all "a key priority"(BBC, U K)
R N I B promotes online accessible "Glasses r cool!" game (U K)
Public get chance to put stars in the shade (G D B A, U K)
Blind man in record swim (BBC, Northern Ireland)
Merchant Seaman "blinded by the N H S" (Scotland)
Giving Light to the Littlest Things (Grand Rapids Michigan, U S A)
Fights for children's rights continue (Cleveland Ohio, U S A)
Bikers aid School for Blind (scroll down) (Austin Texas, U S A)
The dog with a golden touch (New London Ohio, U S A)
Surgery man's last option in sight  (Iowa, U S A)
M.E. Walker, 61, teacher at Md. School for the Blind (Obituary) (Maryland, U S A)
Roundabout talk worries some Fresnans: including legally blind Annette Carter (California, U S A)
Eddy Grant Donates $10,000 To Kaiso Dance: & sponsors tickets for v i p's (Trinidad)
Thai ophthalmologist wins Bernard Foundation Prize (Thailand)

[V I P World News stories - June 7th 2003] (16)

Sport, Drama And Circus In Disabled Fair Celebrations (Bristol, England)
Old soldier fights for his home (Manchester, England)
Society take to the trails (Lancashire, England)
Television: Charles Borg in Nies Ta' Veru (Malta)
Blind teen's Iditarod bid rejected (Anchorage Alaska, U S A)
Athletes give lesson in winning (California, U S A)
Elite bicyclists teaming up for a new winning ride (San Francisco, U S A)
Work zone speed enforcement: signs produced PBA Industries (Pennsylvania, U S A)
Sam is a hearing guide dog and therapy helper (Sarasota Florida, U S A)
Guide dogs in training show off: Training facility holds annual open house (Los Angeles, U S A)
Salinas Adult school graduates made many sacrifices (California, U S A)
Mentors helped blind student see her potential (North Smithfield New Jersey, U S A)
Man who lost his sight thought he lost it all (Wisconsin, U S A)
Couple makes a difference in lives of 14 adopted disabled children (Houston Texas, U S A)
Let Freedom bring it (assistance dog story) (Hawaii)
Taupo bounces back (New Zealand)

[V I P World News stories - June 6th 2003] (23)

200-year-old document which established fund for the blind discovered (East Sussex, England)
Blind athlete could miss out on his best chance of gold for the season (Leamington Spa, England)
Black belt success for mum Terri (East Anglia, England)
Charity boss Arthur quits for fresh post (West Midlands, England)
Association for the Blind gets new home (Somerset, England)
Deaf and blind duo's marathon task (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Audio description makes Music Hall jazz a multi-sensory experience (New Hampshire, U S A)
"InSight My World" exhibit by legally blind Larisha Mynette Gibbs on display (New Orleans, U S A)
Guided Through Life: Blind Student and His Dog Share Diploma (Dallas Texas, U S A)
Ranch needs name for miniature horse (Washington State, U S A)
La Crosse honored by American Foundation for the Blind (Wisconsin, U S A)
Left-on-red bill tentatively approved by N C Senate (North Carolina, U S A)
Visually impaired listen gratefully to pinging: Special signals guide the blind (Florida, U S A)
Blind golfer defends title (South Carolina, U S A)
Blind swimmer among 600 in annual bay swim (Maryland, U S A)
Evans helps cause close to his heart (Illinois, U S A)
VanKey ToolSuite Provides Greater Access to Online Testing for Students (Florida, U S A)
Africa Day celebrations: features blind singer Simone Thomas (Jamaica)
Facilities And Concessions For Visually Handicapped Persons: a backgrounder (India)
Kalam's Wings of Fire to lighten up many a life (India)
Reaching out for an alternative audience: The Dance of Light Troupe (Taiwan)
Nine Vision-impaired persons among those taking college entrance examination (China)
S A athlete to teach cricket to the blind (South Africa)

[V I P World News stories - June 5th 2003] (15) (TODAY IS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY)

England Blind Cricket Team to take on Eton College in a charity match Sunday (Windsor, England)
Action for the Blind mobile unit comes to Potter Street (Essex, England)
Helping guide dogs to make the grade (Huddersfield, England)
Visually impaired left without a centre (Northern Ireland)
More autonomy for blind people thanks to satellite navigation (European Space Agency, Online)
Are disabled people prepared for disasters? (Disaster News Network) (Maryland, U S A)
Encore Appearance for Marla Runyan at 2003 I N G Marathon (New York City, U S A)
B'QUEST: A Trans-pacific sailing team with an attitude (California, U S A)
WiFi in California Election Draws Positive Reviews (features the WINvote system) (California, U S A)
Prison workers question telemarketer's practices:rejected by Blind Industries (Alabama, U S A)
Opinions: Sightless can seem 'scary, amazing' (Missouri, U S A)
'Tactile garden' opens doors for blind children (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, U S A)
Blind Child's Mother Trying to Stop Speeders (Mississippi, U S A)
Chang’ treat for inmates of home (Malaysia)
A labour of love:  The Dhammapada In Braille (Sri Lanka)

[V I P World News stories - June 4th 2003] (17)

Ron's still magic: blind magician Ron Bridgeman (Swindon Wiltshire, England)
Cyclists prepare for second Mizen to Malin tour (features N C B I) (Ireland)
Anniversary celebrations at reading group for the blind (County Durham, England)
Scooby pin fund boost (Scotland)
Bosnian centre for blind unveils Quran in Braille (Bosnia)
Recognizing movies with a heart: Famous Players recognised by C N I B (Canada)
Blind challenger eyes state Senate seat (Tenafly New Jersey, U S A)
Easton man challenges shuttle bus dog policy (Massachusetts, U S A)
Exhibits prove the power of art in times of illness (Boston, U S A)
Sveen has right touch for school's top post (Maryland, U S A)
Teen receiving the gift of sight causes her host family to realize blessings (Missouri, U S A)
TACID helps disabled see the light (Washington State, U S A)
Blind Boys preach irresistible gospel (Concert review) (Cincinatti Ohio, U S A)
Media mutt now star guide graduate (Australia)
Guide dog recovering at home (New Zealand)
Programme teaching survival skills to blind persons (Barbados)
Historic occasion as Lynton takes oath (Barbados)

[V I P World News stories - June 3rd 2003] (22)

Asian Blind Association group's royal award (Coventry, England)
Chance for blind to join shooting club (Kent, England)
Blind walkers hope for wall first (BBC, Derbysire England)
V I P's talk at Torch Trust for the Blind (Dartford Kent, England)
I'm so thankful: says mother of 7 year old boy whose sight was saved (Norwich, England)
4th Montreal Jazz Festival starts June 26 (features Bryan Lee, blind Louisiana guitarist) (Canada)
Education: Developing an ear for safe navigation (Washington State, U S A)
Children with impaired vision experience life in the old days (North Dakota, U S A)
Pet meals fortify the bond: guide dog Petey never complains (Florida, U S A)
A legacy to remember: Friends & family mourn 'absolutely beautiful person' (Delaware, U S A)
C H S senior shines light in darkness (San Angelo Texas, U S A)
Popular masseur dies in hit and run accident (Texas, U S A)
Superintendent chastises blind school's director (Atlanta, U S A)
Left-on-red bill clears N.C. Senate committee (North Carolina, U S A)
It's still not about compo: local v i p wants zebra crossings reinstated (Australia)
Feliciano dazzles with soundtrack to his life (Australia)
Taupo the guide dog out of danger (New Zealand)
Nippon Shinpan issues credit cards with Braille (Japan)
Tales of triumph over adversity (South Africa)
Teacher has big dreams for her young charges (South Africa)
Free eye examination, cataract extraction for Beitbridge folk (Zimbabwe)
Oguaa District Assembly To Assist The Disabled (Ghana)

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