Archive for August, 2011
NFB Announces Training Day
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute and the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program have announced they will present the second annual Web Accessibility Training Day on Monday, Sept. 19.
Read moreEssilor and AOA To Award Grants
Essilor of America has again partnered with the American Optometric Foundation (AOF) to continue the Essilor Optical Technology Grants program, now in its 10th year. The program will award three $20,000 grants to optometry schools for projects intended to elevate the standards and visibility of ophthalmic dispensing to students and patients in the training environment.
Read moreFedEx Donates $5 Million to Orbis
FedEx and ORBIS International, a leading global organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide, kicked off a North American Good Will Tour in Los Angeles this week with the announcement of a new 5-year, $5.375 million commitment in the form of cash and in-kind contributions from FedEx. FedEx Express will donate an MD-10 cargo aircraft to […]
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