Blind
Some UES Residents Think Pedestrian Signals For Blind Are Too Noisy
Some Upper East Side residents on Monday complained about plans to increase the number of audible crosswalk signals for the blind, calling the signals “noise pollution.”
The Couch: Mobile Couch Visits The Seeing Eye
Did you know that the world’s oldest existing guide dog school is in Morristown, New Jersey? Well, it is.
‘Power Of Words’ Video Creator Has Advice For New Yorkers
Andrea Gardner has written a book called “The Power of Words” and she also put out a video on YouTube that has over 14.5 million hits to date.
2 Middle School Bullies Charged, Released In Case Of Anti-Gay Assault That Left Victim Blind In One Eye
Two teenage boys were charged Friday with assault as a hate crime, following a June 5th bullying incident that left their victim blind in one eye.
New York Yankees Continue HOPE Week By Honoring N.J. 5-Year-Old
Little Andy Fass of Hamilton has a form of albinism that has left him legally blind. But a chance encounter in April gave Andy a chance to see himself in a new light.
NYC Taxis Getting New Technology To Help Visually Impaired
Some New York City taxis are getting technology to help visually impaired riders make sure they’re not being taken for a ride.
Blind Cyclists On Their Way In 24-Hour Relay Across NYC
There was a spirited send off for a 24-hour bike relay across the five boroughs of New York City where half the riders are visually impaired.
NYC Unveils New System To Help Visually Impaired, Seniors Get Around Town
The system combines sounds, voice, and tactile sensation and was unveiled Wednesday by Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan.
New Exhibit At South Street Seaport Simulates Blindness
“Dialog in the Dark” at the South Street Seaport gives you an idea of what it would be like as a blind person in New York City.
Stories From Main Street: Visually Impaired Freehold Girl Doesn’t Let Her Condition Hold Her Back
For a moment, close your eyes and enter the world of someone who is blind.
Police: Worker At United Cerebral Palsy Center Taunted Blind Wheelchair-Bound Patient
Gregory Richardson, 21, lowered the back of the wheelchair the patient was in and started bouncing it around saying it was “like a roller coaster ride,” Nassau County police Lt. Kevin Smith said.
Blind Long Island H.S. Senior Among Intel Finalists
She has brains, beauty, and a sense of humor.
Stories From Main Street: Mount Kisco, NY
In the season of giving, here is a sweet story about gelato, dogs, and a worthy cause.
Eye On New York: Seeing Eye Dogs
In this segment of Eye On New York, we learn about the amazing work done by seeing eye dogs, and how they aid the visually impaired.
Yanks Give Blind Fan Vision Of Hope
A diehard Yankee fan got the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday, as the mother of three was accompanied to Yankee Stadium by some very special escorts for the game of a lifetime.


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