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Intel's Reader for the visually impaired isn't a concept; it goes on sale today. Using an Atom processor, 5-megapixel camera, and Intel's Linux-based Moblin OS, it turns book pages into digital text and MP3s…then reads aloud in a synthesized voice. Read more

At a press conference at New York City’s storied Russian Tea Room on Tuesday, October 20, United Spinal Association’s Kleo King, Senior Vice President of Accessibility Services, announced the launch of Accessible NYC (www.accessiblenyc.org), a website designed to help visitors with disabilities navigate New York City.  Ken Biberaj, Vice President of The Russian Tea Room, and Commissioner Matthew Sapolin from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities also spoke at the event to support the mission of the founding partners, Society for Accessibly Travel & Hospitality (SATH), United Spinal, and Vega Transportation. The Russian Tea Room is located at 150 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Read more