[Fopbc] Fwd: Diabetes Forecast Magazine Now Available on NFB-NEWSLINE(r)

Tue Jun 28 10:05:09 UTC 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org 

Diabetes Forecast Magazine Now Available onNFB-NEWSLINE®

Baltimore, Maryland (June 27, 2011): The National Federation of theBlind is pleased to announce that NFB-NEWSLINE®its freeservice that provides independent access by print-disabled people tohundreds of local and national publications as well as TV and joblistingshas collaborated with the American Diabetes Association to addthe magazine Diabetes Forecast to its lineup ofpublications.  

Offering over three hundred newspapers, magazines, and wire feeds,NFB-NEWSLINE® provides subscribers with on-demand access andthe ability to read only those sections and articles of interest to theuser from the publications available.  Subscribers may read theirfavorite publications through a variety of methods, including using atouch-tone telephone, accessing content on the Web, or downloadingpublications to Braille notetakers, digital talking book players, or MP3players.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:“With the addition of Diabetes Forecast, NFB-NEWSLINE®continues to expand the diversity of its offerings to meet the needs andinterests of its subscribers.  Diabetes Forecast may be ofspecial interest to blind Americans as diabetes is still the leadingcause of blindness among adults.  It is important for blind peopleto have access to resources for health and wellness in addition totraditional news sources such as daily newspapers and entertainmentmagazines.”

Larry Hausner, CEO of the American Diabetes Association, said: “We arevery excited to be collaborating with the National Federation of theBlind to further our outreach to the blind community with importantinformation about diabetes prevention and management through ourDiabetes Forecast magazine.  With diabetes being the leadingcause of new cases of blindness among Americans, it is crucial for us toexpand our outreach and help stop this devastating disease.”

“Diabetes Forecast provides information on living healthy and wellwith diabetes,” said Scott White, who directs theNFB-NEWSLINE® program.  “Filled with resources, recipes,and recommendations, it’s a publication that many of our subscribers willappreciate having available to them.”

NFB-NEWSLINE® allows those who cannot read conventionalnewsprint due to a visual or physical disability to access publicationsas well as television and job listings over the telephone, on the Web, orby download to digital talking book players or MP3-playingdevices.

To learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE®, please visitwww.nfbnewsline.org. Those interested in subscribing to the service may fill out the onlineapplication form, write tonfbnewsline at nfb.org, or call(866) 504-7300.  In order to be eligible forNFB-NEWSLINE®, an individual must be a US resident who islegally blind or has a physical or learning disability that prevents theindependent reading of newspapers.  

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind isthe largest and most influential membership organization of blind peoplein the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives throughadvocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouragingindependence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in theblindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  InJanuary 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind JerniganInstitute, the first research and training center in the United Statesfor the blind led by the blind.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetesand its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected bydiabetes.  The Association funds research to prevent, cure, andmanage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; providesobjective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied theirrights because of diabetes.  Founded in 1940, our mission is toprevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affectedby diabetes.  For more information please call the American DiabetesAssociation at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visitwww.diabetes.org.  Information from both these sources isavailable inEnglish andSpanish.

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