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<DIV>Dear Ginger,</DIV>
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<DIV>I have been reading comments by members of the World Blind Union (WBU) on
the International Disability Alliance CRPD Forum list regarding the
implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities. I am learning, but I still do not fully understand all the
issues with respect to communication on the internet that are relevant
for blind people. From what I understand, Adobe pdf files are
really difficult for them to use and Adobe has not changed its format to make it
more accessible. I also know that pictures on websites without captions
are problematic. I suggest that you contact the leadership of the World
Blind Union to get up-to-date information from them regarding practical
suggestions. The current president of the WBU is William Rowland.
According to the website of the WBU, the contact information is as
follows:</DIV>
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<DIV class=textosolo><SPAN class=texto>Dr. Penny Hartin<BR>Chief Executive
Officer<BR><A title="E-mail Penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org"
href="mailto:Penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org">Penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org</A><BR><BR>Ianina
Rodriguez<BR>Administrative Assistant<BR><A
title="E-mail Ianina.rodriguez@wbuoffice.org"
href="mailto:Ianina.rodriguez@wbuoffice.org">Ianina.rodriguez@wbuoffice.org</A></SPAN>
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<DIV class=textosolo>Thank you for your interest and for your efforts,</DIV>
<DIV class=textosolo>Myra Kovary</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 3/22/2009 2:21:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gpaque@gmail.com writes:</DIV>
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workshop on awareness and practical applications for people with
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