Ms. Kathy's Kids Blog: October 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

Austin mom's foundation helps parents with sick kids | kvue.com Austin

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From Naples Daily News: A Day in the Life: Best friends create a buzz fighting blindness together

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A Day in the Life: Best friends create a buzz fighting blindness together
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Pizza 2012

Want to know how to order a pizza in
2012? Click the link and see.

    Turn up the volume, listen closely and watch the pointer!


www.aclu.org/pizza/images/screen.swf

New groups for Deafblind UK charity

Article on Deafblind
This article may be of interest to you.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/community/community-news/new_groups_for_deafblind_uk_charity_1_3190539

Stealth Blindness: glaucoma

http://www.frostillustrated.com/full.php?sid=9422&current_edition=2011-10-26

Ms. Kathy
Visual Impairments Specialist
http://mskathyskids.blogspot.com

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Early but not late blindness leads to enhanced auditory perception

Early but not late blindness leads to enhanced auditory perception.
The notion that blindness leads to superior non-visual abilities has been
postulated for centuries. Compared to sighted individuals, blind individuals
show different patterns of brain activation when performing auditory tasks.
To date, no study has controlled for musical experience, which is known to
influence auditory skills. The present study tested 33 blind (11 congenital,
11 early-blind, 11 late-blind) participants and 33 matched sighted controls.
We showed that the performance of blind participants was better than that of
sighted participants on a range of auditory perception tasks, even when musical
experience was controlled for. This advantage was observed only for individuals
who became blind early in life, and was even more pronounced for individuals
who were blind from birth. Years of blindness did not predict task performance.
Here, we provide compelling evidence that superior auditory abilities in blind
individuals are not explained by musical experience alone. These results have
implications for the development of sensory substitution devices, particularly
for late-blind individuals.
By Wan CY, Wood AG, Reutens DC, Wilson SJ.
Source URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2009.08.016
Ms. Kathy

The Independent: Hitler's war boast exposed as a myth

Hitler's war boast exposed as a myth
Friday, 21 October 2011
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/hitlers-war-boast-exposed-as-a-myth-2373590.html
A notorious propaganda story told by Adolf Hitler about himself can now be exposed as a lie. The Führer claimed that the First World War ended for him when he was blinded in a British mustard gas attack, but previously unpublished letters reveal that his blindness was in fact caused by a mental illness ? undermining the "war hero" image used to such political effect by the dictator.

Hmmm. Adolph had all sorts of issues. Eh? ~K

Video Game May Fix Lazy Eye in Older Children

Video Game May Fix Lazy Eye in Older Children
http://www.cbs42.com/s/80CSj_rEWkO74FEI--pNsQ.cspx#.Tqh2LP4Swbc.blogger

Ridgewood High School students get some 'Positive Exposure'

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Kicking Blindness in the Shins, Team RC Will Take on RP at VisionWalk

Ms. kathy has shared the following article from La Mesa Patch:
	Kicking Blindness in the Shins, Team RC Will Take on RP at VisionWalk R.C. Mora of La Mesa talks about scarred life with deteriorating vision but how he manages.... By Annie Lane I thought you might be interested in this article from the La Mesa Patch. Read more »

Friends raise funds for little boy from Holyhead

http://www.theonlinemail.co.uk/bangor-and-anglesey-news/local-bangor-and-anglesey-news/2011/10/26/friends-raise-funds-for-little-boy-from-holyhead-66580-29664202/#.TqhzexV8pFQ.email
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Ms. Kathy
Vision Specialist

Blind Teen and CEOs Don't Let Blindness Stand in Their Way

http://www.phillyburbs.com/blogs/reality/local-teen-two-ceos-prove-blindness-doesn-t-stand-in/article_892bcc97-fd75-5984-bbc2-6a750e40b345.html

Ms. Kathy
Visual Impairments Specialist

The History and Promise of Gene Therapy: Leber congenital amaurosis

http://www.genengnews.com/gen-articles/the-history-and-promise-of-gene-therapy/3836/

Ms. Kathy
Visual Impairments Specialist

Health News - Lab-Made Skin Cells Will Aid Transplantation, Cancer, Drug Discovery Research, Say Penn Scientists

Friday, October 21, 2011

Albinism’s fundraiser set for Strathmore - Strathmore Standard - Alberta, CA

New machine could help detect lazy eye earlier

The President - Blind Americans Equality Day, 2011 - By the President of the United States of America

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The article below can be accessed online on:
Title 3--The President - Blind Americans Equality Day, 2011 - By the President of the United States of America

Title 3--The President - Blind Americans Equality Day, 2011 - By the President of the United States of America

FIND Government Press Releases - Thursday, October 20, 2011

Title 3--The President - Blind Americans Equality Day, 2011 - By the President of the United States of America

Oct 20, 2011 (Federal Government Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- Generations of blind and visually impaired Americans have dedicated their passion and skills to enhancing our national life--leading as public servants, penning works of literature, lending their voice to music, and inspiring as champions of sport. On Blind Americans Equality Day, we celebrate the achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans and reaffirm our commitment to advancing their complete social and economic integration.

My Administration is dedicated to ensuring Americans with disabilities have every opportunity to reach their full potential. Last year, I signed the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act to set new standards that enable people living with disabilities to access broadband, digital, and mobile innovations. To help level the playing field for employment, we are working to improve the Federal Government's compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Making electronic and information technology 508 compliant will give applicants with disabilities a fair chance and allow employees with disabilities to use necessary tools while on the job. By taking these steps, my Administration reaffirms its pledge to openness by making sure that people with disabilities can better access all the information the Federal Government has placed online.

This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Randolph-Sheppard Act. For decades, the legislation has provided openings for blind Americans to work as vendors on Federal property, creating meaningful entrepreneurial opportunities and enabling them to contribute to our economy. These jobs have enriched the lives of those participating in the Randolph-Sheppard program and enhanced public understanding of blindness for those who have interacted with the program's vendors.

Though we have made progress in the march to equality for the blind and those with low vision, there is still more work to be done. In addition to improving access to technology and employment opportunities, this January, I signed the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. This landmark legislation requires electric and hybrid car manufacturers to add sounds to alert all pedestrians to the presence of these unusually quiet vehicles. These provisions will help increase the safety and independence of blind and visually impaired Americans.

By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day" to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision. Today, let us recommit to forging ahead with the work of perfecting our Union and ensuring we remain a Nation where all our people, including those living with disabilities, have every opportunity to achieve their dreams.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2011, as Blind Americans Equality Day. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans across the country to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

/S/ Barack Obama

A Proclamation

Citation: "76 FR 65099"

Document Number: "Proclamation 8739 of October 14, 2011"

Federal Register Page Number: "65099"

"Presidential Documents"

Seeing through the eyes of the blind - The Northern Iowan - University of Northern Iowa

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ensuring blindness-free world: The role of business

This is an e-mail from (latest news, breaking news, business, finance analysis, comments and views from Nigeria :: BusinessDay) sent by Ms. Kathy. You may also find the following link interesting: http://www.businessdayonline.com/NG/index.php/analysis/commentary/28694-ensuring-blindness-free-world-the-role-of-business

World Sight Day: Nigerian Mothers Admonished on Prevention of Blindness

This is an e-mail from (Nigerian Tribune) sent by Ms. Kathy. You may also find the following link interesting: http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/community-news/29849-world-sight-day-mothers-admonished-on-prevention-of-blindness

The Independent: Medicine thrown into crisis by stem cell ruling

Medicine thrown into crisis by stem cell ruling
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/medicine-thrown-into-crisis-by-stem-cell-ruling-2372562.html
British medical researchers have condemned a Europe-wide ban on the patenting of stem cell inventions derived from human embryos ? setting back possible new treatments for a range of disorders, from heart disease and diabetes to blindness and Parkinson's.

Can Avastin Use in Macular Degenration Cause Blindness

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/19/can-avastin-use-in-macular-degenration-cause-blindness/

Face blindness Cause Researched

kathy saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you
should see it.
"Face Blindness Cause Researched **
An Isle of Wight man hopes a new test will uncover the cause of his prosopagnosia or "face blindness" condition.
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-england-dorset-15302745 >

Focusing on prevention of blindness | The New Age Online

Focusing on prevention of blindness The New Age Online

UCSF Study Finds Steroids Could Help Heal Some Corneal Ulcers | www.ucsf.edu

UCSF Study Finds Steroids Could Help Heal Some Corneal Ulcers www.ucsf.edu

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Economy : 98% of diabetes-induced blindness preventable: Expert

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Dr. Volpe: Get Regular Vision Screenings

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/health/regular-vision-screening-eye-disease-symptoms-glaucoma-cataracts-dr-volpe-20110525
Good information.

Chillaxin'

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Of course they have!

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a word to the wise

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa062399.htm

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

Bottom line: Shell stations post signs near their pumps advising against the use of cell phones near gas pumps but they did not circulate this letter. The explosions noted have not been proven true but the potential for an explosions is there. Since this article, one explosion has been substantiated (see snopes).

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From: Jennifer Lutterbie
To:
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 9:15 PM
Subject: Fwd: a word to the wise

Shell Oil Comments - A MUST READ!
Safety Alert!
Here's some reasons why we don't allow cell phones in operating areas, propylene oxide handling and storage area, propane, gas and diesel refueling areas.
The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations
In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling;
it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.
In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car!
And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes
ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.
You should know that:

Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes.
Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark for ignition
Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn mowers, boat, etc..
Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, (I.e., solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc...)
TO sum it up, here are the Four Rules for Safe Refueling:
1) Turn off engine
2) Don't smoke
3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off.
4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling.
Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to try and make people aware of fires as a result of 'static electricity' at gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires.
His results were very surprising:
1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle while the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished, they went back to pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished. This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas.
6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when connected with static charges.
7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was re-entered and the nozzle was touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some resulted in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.
8) Seventeen fires occurred before, during or immediately after the gas cap was removed and before fueling began.
Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it with gas.
If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping, make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged before you ever remove the nozzle.
As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware of this danger.
I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends, especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children out in time.

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Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 4:21 PM
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Subject: FW: VERY important message re: cell phones and getting automobile gasoline fueling. Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:06:32 -0600

Subject: Fw: VERY important message re: cell phones and getting automobile gasoline fueling.

I have heard this before but good to see again !!!!!

Good Information from Shell Oil

Please send this information to ALL your family & friends, especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If this were to happen, they may not be able to get the children out in time. Most people don't even think about this.
MUST READ, EVEN IF YOU DON'T OWN A CAR.

Shell Oil Comments - A MUST READ!
Safety Alert!
Here's some reasons why we don't allow cell phones in operating areas, propylene oxide handling and storage area, propane, gas and diesel refueling areas.
The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations
In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling;
it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.
In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car!
And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes
ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.
You should know that:

Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes.
Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark for ignition
Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn mowers, boat, etc..
Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, (I.e., solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc...)
TO sum it up, here are the Four Rules for Safe Refueling:
1) Turn off engine
2) Don't smoke
3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off.
4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling.
Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to try and make people aware of fires as a result of 'static electricity' at gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires.
His results were very surprising:
1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle while the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished, they went back to pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished. This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas.
6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when connected with static charges.
7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was re-entered and the nozzle was touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some resulted in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.
8) Seventeen fires occurred before, during or immediately after the gas cap was removed and before fueling began.
Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it with gas.
If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping, make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged before you ever remove the nozzle.
As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware of this danger.
I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends, especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children out in time.

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