Tag: disabilities
TJ students invent a cheaper braille reader for the blind
Two juniors at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology have invented a device that makes it easier and more affordable for blind people to read braille. Anush Devkar and Ansh Malhotra gave a presentation on their device, Braillesense, at MIT in October. They were invited to demonstrate Braillesense at a research conference at … Continued
Jake’s Ice Cream owner honored for her support of people with disabilities
The Pozez Jewish Community Center has honored Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake’s Ice Cream in Barcroft Plaza, for her “outstanding efforts to create innovative and integrated job opportunities for adults with disabilities.” Rinearson, a retired optometrist, was presented with the Eleanor Sue Finkelstein Inclusion & Disabilities Award for Service to the Disability Community at … Continued