[stylist] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Condemns Lack of Access to New Kindle Fire

[Ashley Bramlett]

Now I'm waiting for the headquarters to call for a protest.

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From: Homme, James
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Subject: [stylist] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the 
Blind Condemns Lack of Access to New Kindle Fire

Hi,
In case you haven't seen this ...

Jim

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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Condemns 
Lack of Access to New Kindle Fire

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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


National Federation of the Blind Condemns
Lack of Access to New Kindle Fire


Baltimore, Maryland (September 29, 2011): The National Federation of the 
Blind commented today on the release of Amazon's new Kindle Fire, which 
cannot be used by people who are blind.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: 
"Blind Americans have repeatedly asked Amazon to include accessibility for 
the blind in its Kindle product line.  The feasibility of including 
accessibility in similar products has been demonstrated.  The Department of 
Education and the Department of Justice have made it clear that Kindle 
devices cannot be purchased by educational institutions, libraries, and 
other entities covered by this country's disability laws unless the devices 
are fully accessible.  Despite all this, Amazon has released a brand new 
Kindle device, the Kindle Fire, which cannot be used by people who are 
blind.  Enough!  We condemn this latest action by Amazon and reiterate that 
we will not tolerate technological discrimination.  The National Federation 
of the Blind seeks nothing less than equal access to all technology for 
blind people.  It is one of the most critical civil rights issues facing 
blind Americans in the twenty-first century, and we will do everything in 
our power to see that this right is secured."




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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the 
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the 
United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, 
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and 
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and 
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the 
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and 
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.


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