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AER Launches The New RE:view–A Journal of Practice

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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AER is the predominant organization for professionals serving individuals who are blind or have low vision.

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  • AER is the predominant organization for professionals serving individuals who are blind or have low vision.
  • In its new incarnation, this peer-reviewed journal becomes a dynamic professional resource addressing key questions that will strengthen AER’s community of practice.
  • Subsequent issues will be free to AER members as a benefit to their association membership and available through the AER website.
  • TNR accepts manuscripts in five categories: Practice Reflections, Practice Reports, Applied Research Reports, Book Reviews, and Views from the Field,
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Junshi Biosciences Announces Toripalimab as Perioperative Treatment for Operable NSCLC Patients Met Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Study

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has determined that the primary endpoint of event-free survival (“EFS”) has met the pre-defined efficacy boundary.

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  • The Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has determined that the primary endpoint of event-free survival (“EFS”) has met the pre-defined efficacy boundary.
  • Junshi Biosciences will communicate with regulatory authorities regarding matters related to the supplemental New Drug Application in the near future.
  • Perioperative I-O therapy covering the whole process, including pre- and post-surgery, is expected to be a better treatment model for patients.
  • Based on the interim analysis, compared with chemotherapy alone, toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy as perioperative treatment for phase III operable NSCLC patients and toripalimab monotherapy for consolidation therapy thereafter may significantly extend EFS of patients.

FTC Marks Identity Theft Awareness Week for 2023 on January 30-February 3

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission will mark its annual Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events January 30-February 3 focused on how identity theft affects people of every community and ways to reduce your risk.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission will mark its annual Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events January 30-February 3 focused on how identity theft affects people of every community and ways to reduce your risk.
  • Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information—such as your Social Security number or financial account information—without your permission.
  • Participants will hear from experts from the FTC and its Identity Theft Awareness Week partners, including AARP, Consumer Action, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), the IRS, the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Consumers who have experienced identity theft can report it to the FTC and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.

FTC Marks Identity Theft Awareness Week for 2023 on January 30-February 3

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Small business, Identity Theft Resource Center, News, Social media, Consumer Action, AARP, Identity theft, Student, IRS, Identity, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, University of Maryland Libraries, Small Business Administration, Blind, Awareness, Social, Social Security, Federal Trade Commission, Risk, Veterans' affairs, Department, ITRC, Blog, FTC, Online shopping, Insurance

The Federal Trade Commission will mark its annual Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events January 30-February 3 focused on how identity theft affects people of every community and ways to reduce your risk.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission will mark its annual Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events January 30-February 3 focused on how identity theft affects people of every community and ways to reduce your risk.
  • Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information—such as your Social Security number or financial account information—without your permission.
  • Participants will hear from experts from the FTC and its Identity Theft Awareness Week partners, including AARP, Consumer Action, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), the IRS, the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Consumers who have experienced identity theft can report it to the FTC and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.

12 Local Organizations Selected for $900,000 in Grants to Fund Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience Projects

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Separately, through the Resilience Hubs grant program, PG&E is issuing $400,000 to seven grantees to support communities in building a network of local climate resilience hubs.

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  • Separately, through the Resilience Hubs grant program, PG&E is issuing $400,000 to seven grantees to support communities in building a network of local climate resilience hubs.
  • As one of the largest landowners in California, PG&E has a long history of responsible stewardship of the natural environment.
  • For 2022, the Resilience Hubs grant program has awarded $400,000 to the seven organizations listed below.
  • Additionally, the program awarded $100,000 each to three Design and Build Projects toward the design and/or creation of a resilience hub.

The Carroll Center for the Blind Announces Strategic Partnership with Level Access to Advance Career Readiness for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carroll Center for the Blind—a pioneering and innovative vision rehabilitation and educational center for the blind and visually impaired of all ages, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Level Access—the trusted provider of enterprise digital accessibility solutions. Through this partnership, Level Access has committed to a multi-year grant to help fund The Carroll Center for the Blind's Screen Reader User Tester training program.

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  • Through this partnership, Level Access has committed to a multi-year grant to help fund The Carroll Center for the Blind's Screen Reader User Tester training program.
  • Just 44 percent of people who are blind or visually impaired are employed , compared to 79 percent of those without disabilities.
  • "Screen reader user testing plays a critical role in the work we're doing to make the web more inclusive.
  • Level Access and eSSENTIAL Accessibility, two leaders in the digital accessibility solution space, announced their merger in August 2022.

American Council of the Blind Salutes Audio Description Award Winners

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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"We are proud to host the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala to recognize excellence in audio described content and celebrate the growing commitment to accessible media for people who are blind and low vision," said ACB's Executive Director, Eric Bridges.

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to host the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala to recognize excellence in audio described content and celebrate the growing commitment to accessible media for people who are blind and low vision," said ACB's Executive Director, Eric Bridges.
  • This year's honorees have been carefully selected by a diverse group of leaders from ACB's Audio Description Awards Committee ,who have identified recipients as both audio description content leaders and media industry game changers.
  • The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrated the inclusivity and accessibility of media by recognizing those in television, streaming and the film industry's achievements in audio description for accessible media for blind and low vision audiences.For more details visit www.AdAwardsGala.org .
  • The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired.

Senator Markey and Representative Eshoo Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Accessible Media and Video Communications Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.

Key Points: 
  • and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • "Since I authored the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, technologies have changed.
  • For these reasons, it is necessary for Congress to reaffirm our nation's commitment to accessible communications and video technologies.
  • The American Council of the Blind commends Sen. Markey and Rep. Eshoo for introducing the Communications, Video and Technology Accessibility Act.

SOUTH KOREAN ACTS TO ENTERTAIN WORLD CUP FANS AT QATAR FOUNDATION

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean musicians are to perform for thousands of football fans from the country, and around the world, at Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean musicians are to perform for thousands of football fans from the country, and around the world, at Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off.
  • The fun for fans attending matches at the Education City Stadium includes singing, dancing, and freestyle football, and will highlight both the culture of Qatar and the nations playing at the Education City Stadium.
  • "Something for everyone was our guiding motto when designing the Education City Stadium fan experience," said Brooke Reid, Manager of Engagement and Activation at Education City, Qatar Foundation.
  • Accessibility volunteers trained by Qatar Foundation and part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022volunteering force will be positioned at key points of the fan experience.

SOUTH KOREAN ACTS TO ENTERTAIN WORLD CUP FANS AT QATAR FOUNDATION

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Singing, Golf, Education City Stadium, Rubber industry in Malaysia, Environment, Human, Dance, Football, EC, Volunteering, Hearing, Sensory overload, Music, Qatar Foundation, Wool, Culture, Disability, World cup, Engagement, Blind, Entertainment, Nightclub, Tourism, Education City

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean musicians are to perform for thousands of football fans from the country, and around the world, at Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean musicians are to perform for thousands of football fans from the country, and around the world, at Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off.
  • The fun for fans attending matches at the Education City Stadium includes singing, dancing, and freestyle football, and will highlight both the culture of Qatar and the nations playing at the Education City Stadium.
  • "Something for everyone was our guiding motto when designing the Education City Stadium fan experience," said Brooke Reid, Manager of Engagement and Activation at Education City, Qatar Foundation.
  • Accessibility volunteers trained by Qatar Foundation and part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022volunteering force will be positioned at key points of the fan experience.