by Terri Gerstein Slate.com Last year, former U.S. Circuit Court Judge David Tatel, who is blind, was denied a Lyft ride to court when a driver refused to accept his guide dog. It should not be necessary to state this, but: People who are blind deserve full access to trains, airplanes, and other transportation …
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Despite Upgrade, City’s Website Not Accessible
by Meg Britton-Mehlisch Wichita Beacon Staff at Wichita’s City Hall weren’t happy with their virtual footprint. In 2022, they described the city’s website, http://www.wichita.gov, as “suboptimal,” “outdated” and “confusing.” So the city spent $312,000 on a website refresh intended to flip that description and create a welcoming and easy-to-use virtual gateway to local …
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Billy Preston Almost Joined The Beatles
by Kevin Burton In the late 60s and 70s when DJs would spin “Get Back” by The Beatles, they didn’t say anything about Billy Preston, not that I ever heard anyway. But Preston was working closely with the Beatles on the album “Let It Be.” He was a big part of what they …
Blind Advocates Call For Sweeping New Laws
by Kevin Burton This time of year I get multiple notifications of this group or that group observing White Cane Awareness Day. I tend to gloss them over, but I shouldn’t. The fact that I can is a testament to the dedication and determination to the many blind people (and our sighted …
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Blind Author Shows Disabled As Real People
by Victoria Ivie San Gebriel Valley Tribune Growing up blind, Fullerton-based author Melissa Whitney voraciously consumed representation of the blind community in media, hoping to connect with inclusive characters that reflect her and her disability. “I always wanted a book where I could see myself as a main character,” Whitney said. “I can …
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These Rogue Georgia Chickens Are No Joke
by Kevin Burton You know, a chicken has a mind of his own. God gave it to him and he will exercise it. God also gave us Georgia. I have been to Georgia but not to Quitman, Georgia, where as we speak, geese and ducks, and yes chickens, are walking right up to …
No Problem Youngstown, We Have Enough Gas
by Kevin Burton Like most people, my wife Jeannette took driver’s education in high school. But it’s the driving advice of her father that never leaves her mind. He counselled her never to let the gas tank go below half filled. So when she says we need gas, I know we’re not in …
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“My Sharona” Exploded, The Knack Fizzled
by Kevin Burton This song was headed for the top. No two ways about it. It was d-d-destiny, to borrow a stuttered word from the lyrics. The first time The Knack played “My Sharona” at MCA Whitney Recording Studios, producer Mike Chapman told the band it was going to be a number …
The Glorious Benefits Of Trusting In God
by Kevin Burton Trusting God, trusting fully in God, brings with it a peace that just isn’t available anywhere else. The Bible is full of both good and bad examples, people who did or did not trust in God. The stories are true and God has preserved them for your and me to …
Visually-Impaired Man Competes On Jeopardy
by Darian Lusk Jeopardy contestant Andrew Miller came in third place on the, Oct. 8’s episode, but he held his own and personally triumphed over a serious visual impairment. The auto claims adjuster from Bristol, Connecticut, faced off against returning champ Mark Fitzpatrick and Gino Montoya. Miller finished with $4,183 — a respectable …
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