[nabs-l] Fwd: [blindkid] Blind/Low Vision Inclusive Technology - "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, December 5

[Darian Smith]

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Subject: [blindkid] Blind/Low Vision Inclusive Technology - "Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, December 5
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WGBH's Media Access Group Encourages Tuning into ABC'S "Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, December 5 (8-9pm, EST)

The Media Access Group at WGBH encourages all those interested in
inclusive technology for people who are blind or have low vision to
tune into "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" this Sunday evening,
December 5.
While we can't provide any specific information on what will be seen
and heard (it would spoil the surprise!), the episode promises to
create much greater awareness of the services and products now
available for people who have limited or no sight.

Here is the information the production company has released in advance
about this episode:

The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team has selected the Anderson
Family in Cleveland, Ohio.  The family of four answered the call to
action when they inspired the community to heighten their awareness of
the obstacles facing the disabled in their community.  Diving headlong
into their work, Andre and Jasmine have dedicated their time to
supporting and counseling the disabled by connecting them with
resources to help them live and lead more independent lives.  The
Andersons have proven to be the definitive role models as they
themselves lost their sight 4 years ago.

Empowered by their own obstacles, Andre and Jasmine have never let
anything slow them down.  Together they have teamed to complete grad
school, run a center for people with disabilities, created a support
group, and all while balancing life at home with their 2 boys (one of
whom is hearing impaired).  Despite having lost their sight after
their sons, Jasison and Jahzion were born, Andre and Jasmine have
rallied back and have embraced their reality.  While they continue to
empower their community, the family has hit a rough patch.  Their home
is falling apart around them and it has become complicated and
hazardous for them to live in especially in the face of how their
needs continue to grow.

On September 29th the Andersons will have some changes in sight when
Ty Pennington, designers Michael Maloney, Tracy Huston, and Xzibit
deliver a "Smart House" in just 7 days. Local builders Marous Brothers
Construction and community volunteers will rebuild the structure and
give them the key to live above and beyond their wildest dreams. The
Andersons will vacation in Crested Butte, Colorado.

About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
The Emmy-award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,"
now in its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of
Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced Brady Connell and George
Verschoor.   David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The
show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

About the Media Access Group at WGBH
The Media Access Group at WGBH, which includes a Services division and
a research and development division--the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family
National Center for Accessible Media--has pioneered and delivered
captioned and described media for nearly four decades to people in
their homes, classrooms, at work and in the community. And the Media
Access Group continues to develop new solutions to access challenges
as technology, and the way we all consume media, evolve. Members of
the group's collective staff represent the leading experts in their
fields and their success is exemplified by a history of
accomplishments and continuous growth, the integration of innovative
products and services into society at large, and the enthusiastic
support of the audiences served, including 36 million people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision. More information
about the Media Access Group at WGBH can be found at:
http://access.wgbh.org.

Contact:
Mary Watkins
mary_watkins at wgbh.org
617 300-3700

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