Meet The Lender 2008

 

By Molly Greaves
 
I appreciate the City of Austin for so many reasons, and in particular, for things like this. What I’m talking about is this Meet The Lender conference they hold, free to the public, to help educate our city so we can make the most informed decisions.  So, not only am I going to [...]

Doing YOUR Part To “Go Green…” And Then Some…

 

Do you remember The Movie, Uncle Buck? Remember the part when someone tells him his car is on-fire?
Do you still see people with their cars “on fire?”
Call this number to Report Smoking Vehicles. The car needs to be put to rest for our environment’s sake. Wouldn’t you agree?
800-453-SMOG (7664)
It’s one small step to reducing our carbon [...]

Wish-List For The Blind and Dyslexic—It’s EASY To HELP!

By Molly Greaves

As part of my volunteer packet for the RFB&D, there was a “wish list” included for the Austin office. I thought I’d post it since some of you may have this stuff in your attic or garage.
1. Novel size and textbook size book stands/rests.
2. Reference books–for their reference library.
3. Art to be hung [...]

Volunteering By Reading Text Books For Blind, Dyslexic and Disabled Folks

By Molly Greaves

I love volunteering. I just got back from 3 hours of reading at the RFB&D where I enjoy spending some of my energy reading textbooks for blind students (today I learned how to direct readers and ran the recording technology).  Disabled folks can use our service too, including folks that cant turn the [...]