Jack Mendez talks about living with Non-24-Hour Disorder (Non-24)—a serious, rare, chronic circadian rhythm disorder. Watch the video.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Talks to ACB Radio about Non-24-Hour Disorder
In this interview at the American Council of the Blind's 2012 Convention, radio host Marlaina Lieberg chats with Vanda about Non-24—a serious, rare, chronic circadian rhythm disorder that affects 70% of people who are totally blind and lack light perception. Lesen Sie mehr
Google Updates ACB on its “Self-Driving” Car
“This is some of the best driving I’ve ever done,” joked Steve Mahan, who is blind and sitting behind the wheel of Google’s “self-driving” test car, as described by audio from the American Council of the Blind’s 2012 Convention. It is definitely many years off, but Google is on the road to developing the ultimate “hands-free” car using artificial intelligence, GPS, and sensor technologies. Lesen Sie mehr
World Blind Union Advocates for Improved Braille Access Across the Globe
“It is difficult to be blind in industrialized countries, but it's much more difficult to be blind in poor and developing countries,” said Arnt Holte, First Vice President of the World Blind Union, speaking at the American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) national convention. He encouraged ACB members to “think globally and act locally” to find solutions for problems affecting blind and partially sighted individuals around the world. Lesen Sie mehr
Hot Off the Presses: Washington Post Profiles Non-24-Hour Disorder
Read this engaging and in-depth article in the Washington Post about Non-24—a serious, rare, chronic circadian rhythm disorder. People diagnosed with the disease share their personal stories and researchers discuss the lack of awareness about Non-24. Lesen Sie mehr