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Break out the popcorn. Disability cinemas are coming to the Bay Area. First off, on Saturday, October 12, Superfest International, the longest running disabilities film festival, promises a fun evening filled with laughter and entertainment. New this year is an award called…
There’s something new afoot in the jobs market. A better mousetrap, so to speak. Venturocket.com is offering a completely new way for job seekers and employers to connect with each other that eliminates the worst part of the process for both parties.…
Recent scientific studies have shown that sitting for long periods, even for two hours, is unhealthy. According to the Mayo Clinic, any extended sitting–whether behind a desk at work, in front of a TV or in a wheelchair–can be linked with a number of…
No doubt about it–these are very difficult financial times for many Americans. I hope you are not among those who are struggling, but if you are, help is available. That help comes in both governmental and nonprofit flavors. The government program websites I’ve…
The idea of a dental switchboard that was tongue-controlled was first introduced by Alfred Bester in his 1956 award-winning science fiction novel, The Stars My Destination. Now that science fiction has become a reality. It’s called the Tongue Drive System.…
I don’t know anyone who looks forward to doing their taxes, but fortunately for us, there’s a small army of volunteers out there waiting to help us–and for free, no less. So what excuse do we have to procrastinate? Free tax preparation services are…
The Center for Accessible Technology is looking for people 18 and older who are low-vision or blind to do product testing in January. Testers will be paid approximately $100 per session, which may last anywhere from 45-90 minutes. There are…
Want to help make a difference in the world? Thinking about graduate school as a means to that end? If so, you should check out the Idealist Grad Fair, October 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in San Francisco. More…
2009 Raffle Fundraiser : $10 per ticket or $50 for 6 tickets
At Whirlwind we work to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society.