May 21 Local News Kentucky Shifts Funding for Blind Services to Non-State Organizations Slashes to Kentucky’s budget are affecting the state’s School for the Blind, but the state is boosting funds for private agencies that provide related services for younger children. Louisville’s Visually Impaired Preschools Services, VIPS, is one of three non-profits that don’t fall under any state department to get a funding boost in this year’s budget. […] By Devin Katayama May 21 Local News Kentucky Shifts Funding for Blind Services to Non-State Organizations Devin Katayama
Jun 3 Arts and Culture A Project that Teaches Deaf Children How to Sing Listen NowThe story of Beethoven shows us the deaf and hard of hearing can hear and make music. After the composer’s hearing began deteriorating in his 20s, Beethoven listened to distinguish notes by attaching a rod to his piano’s soundboard which he would bite when playing. Today, musicians and educators are developing more techniques to […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 3 Arts and Culture A Project that Teaches Deaf Children How to Sing Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 16 Local News Charge to Help Deaf Added to Wireless, Lower on Landline Bills The Kentucky Public Service Commission has announced it will expand surcharges for the deaf and hard of hearing to wireless phones. By Kristin Espeland Feb 16 Local News Charge to Help Deaf Added to Wireless, Lower on Landline Bills Kristin Espeland