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VISKEY, THE VISABLE KEYBOARD NOW AVAILABLE

Viskey is an alternative keyboard that can be used with iPhone, iPad,and  iPod touch. It provides large text and good contrast. Existing text can be viewed in a large font adjustable by using cursor keys. Viskey is helpful to many people with vision issues ranging from those who only need reading glasses to users with low vision. The features for low … Continue reading

KAT SCAVENGER HUNT

On June 12, teams of Knoxville area teenagers took to the buses to compete in a city wide scavenger hunt organized by the Knoxville Transit Authority (KAT). The goal was for local youth to learn about public transportation. The teams had a list of places they had to visit and were competing for prizes awarded to the fastest teams to … Continue reading

HOW DO YOU GIVE DIRECTIONS TO SOMEONE WHO IS BLIND? PART 1

Imagine for a moment that you are contacting tech support regarding a website you are having some difficulty with. Next, imagine that, for some reason, your monitor can’t be turned on. The tech is going to have to be creative enough to think of a different way of communicating the directions that he usually explains visually. This is the kind … Continue reading

MASTERING AIR TRAVEL AS A BLIND PERSON: CHECKING-IN

Think of the last time you flew. It’s probably not a very pleasant memory, but think back to getting through the airport, fighting security, changing planes, having your gate switched, rushing to make a connection, and, then, imagine doing all of this if you were blind. I’ve done it several hundred times, some more successfully than others. This is the … Continue reading

SPECIAL GUEST RIDES WITH CLUB VIBES

On Sunday June 7, Club VIBES members, families and friends were treated to a visit from Jamie Bianchini, author of a BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO MILLION that included a bike ride, book signing, and pizza at Cycology. In 2002, Jamie and a friend, Garryck Hampton, became “Peace Pedalers”, embarking on an 8 year adventure traveling to 81 countries with their … Continue reading

May 4

Gummy Bears and Rainbow Colored Candy;  What Do They Have in Common? By Erin Moore Our meeting for Monday May 4th began with a picnic in the Buckley’s driveway. We discussed future meetings and events. We gave a recap of the Townsend bike ride and pizza party at Cycology, for those who were not in attendance. Mike Milley gave a … Continue reading

KAT Scavenger Hunt

    The Knoxville Area Transit Scavenger Hunt will take place on June 12th 2015. Participation is open to anyone in grades 6-12. The activity involves using KAT buses to complete tasks along a prescribed route. Club VIBES members gather up some friends and register now!! (must be by May 29) What: An area wide scavenger hunt using the KAT transit … Continue reading

CYTOLOGY FAMILY BIKE RIDE

Cycology Bicycles, on Lamar Alexander Pkwy in Maryville, is one of our Platinum Partners. We are very thankful for all of the support they have provided to Club VIBES. They are hosting us on May 3 for a bike ride followed by a gathering at their store for cold drinks, pizza, and even some shopping with special discounts on store merchandise … Continue reading

NFB NEWSLINE

Do you wish you could read the newspaper or magazines but your vision disability prevents you from reading print or it is too strenuous? You actually can “read” print media thanks to NFB Newsline. After submitting an application, you dial a toll free number and have immediate access to read more over 300 publications–even the Knoxville News Sentinel. Using your phone, you … Continue reading

WINE TASTING

Have you marked your calendars for our wine tasting on May 18at 6:30pm.  It will be held at Pero’s On the Hill in Rocky Hill at 7706 S. Northshore Drive (just west of Morrell Rd).  This is co-sponsored by Northshore Wine and Spirits and Pero’s. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and include generous samples of 5-6 wines accompanied … Continue reading

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