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It's unclear why #DOGE would need #access to #NLRB files that contain personally identifiable #information to complete its *mission* of improving *efficiency*, outside of employment records for potential reductions in force. The agency publishes publicly available annual performance & accountability reports & budget justifications that former NLRB members told #NPR would likely be sufficient in looking for ways to cut costs.

#MontyPython “Well, I didn’t #vote for you.” – Peasant Woman to King Arthur. But... Every Day we read this - 'This is the crisis moment': Political scientist says Trump crossed a crucial red line (April 14) - No he crossed it on Jan 20 and every day thereafter #media #journalism #corruption #power #blackmail #access #democracy #government #maga #politics #freedom #censorship #deportation #immigration #education #climate #healthcare #measles #economy #finance #insidertrading #wallstreet #markets

Anyone who is blind, or who has worked with the blind, knows how expensive our technology can be. This couldn't be more true with relation to braille displays. Even the cheapest costs at least $799, and it's already behind the newest in that line, at $899. This is the Orbit Reader 20 and 20+. Now, a student in India wants to change that by creating a display that is truly affordable (under $50)! Please pass this on, so that we can give him greater recognition within the blind community. Even if it costs a bit more than he initially suspected it would, there is no excuse for the $2,000 to $5,000 average price of such technology when cheaper alternatives can be designed! He is determined to bring this to market, so let's help him do it and show our appreciation for his hard work on this life-changing project!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton/2024/11/30/14-year-old-boy-invents-digital-braille-reader-and-wins-3500/

#access #ACB #accessibility #affordability #blind #braille #BrailleDisplays #children #education #employment #independence #India #learning #NFB #ocr #parent #reading #science #school #students #teachers #technology #work #writing
Forbes14-Year-Old Boy Invents Digital Braille Reader And Wins $3,500He is in the ninth grade and has a passion for engineering and helping others. He had a goal of creating a digital braille reader for less than $50 and he succeeded.

Anyone who is blind, or who has worked with the blind, knows how expensive our technology can be. This couldn't be more true with relation to braille displays. Even the cheapest costs at least $799, and it's already behind the newest in that line, at $899. This is the Orbit Reader 20 and 20+. Now, a student in India wants to change that by creating a display that is truly affordable (under $50)! Please pass this on, so that we can give him greater recognition within the blind community. Even if it costs a bit more than he initially suspected it would, there is no excuse for the $2,000 to $5,000 average price of such technology when cheaper alternatives can be designed! He is determined to bring this to market, so let's help him do it and show our appreciation for his hard work on this life-changing project!

forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton…

Forbes14-Year-Old Boy Invents Digital Braille Reader And Wins $3,500He is in the ninth grade and has a passion for engineering and helping others. He had a goal of creating a digital braille reader for less than $50 and he succeeded.

U.S. limits Canadian access to iconic Stanstead, Que., border-straddling library, officials say
The U.S. government is making it more difficult for Canadians to access the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles the border, according to town and library officials.
#politics #access #library #border #Stanstead #Canada
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/us

Is there a reason why (English) Forestry plantations don't have to keep footpaths/bridleways clear? eg Harwood or Kidland in Northumberland.

Often a footpath/bridleway will be completely impassable due to thick forestry, is this something to report to the council or is it permitted?

I know they often have forestry tracks nearby, but not always, not where you want to go, and not in Open Access land so not clear that it's permitted