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DBS Media Report
Friday, April 16, 2021
ABC 11: Blind Long Jumper From Raleigh Aims For Paralympic Gold In Tokyo
<https://abc11.com/sports/blind-long-jumper-from-raleigh-aims-for-gold-in-to
kyo/10513455/>
"It's not the sight that determines our success, it's our ability to see
things before they exist and be able to see beyond the horizon," said
Gillette. "Even beyond that it's not only seeing the vision but doing
everything in your power to bring it into fruition." Gillette is in
California training for the Paralympic trials in June. He hopes to win gold
this summer in Tokyo.
Eye Health
Healthline: What Do All Those Abbreviations And Numbers Mean On Your Eye
Prescription?
<https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-read-eye-prescription>
Eye prescriptions can be hard to decipher, though. They usually contain an
assortment of numbers and letters that can be confusing if you don't know
what they mean. This article will help make sense of the abbreviations and
numbers that may be included in your eye prescription. It will also explain
how prescriptions can vary depending on your vision issue.
Technology
Beebom: Samsung Is Repurposing Older Galaxy Phones As Affordable Eye-Care
Tools
<https://beebom.com/samsung-repurposing-older-galaxy-phones-as-eye-care-tool
s/>
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Upcycling program back in 2017 to reuse old
Galaxy devices in innovative ways. Now, to help the ophthalmic health care
communities in low and middle-income regions of the world, the Korean giant
has introduced a new initiative. Samsung is now repurposing older Galaxy
smartphones to develop affordable eye care tools.
CNET: Why Tech Accessibility Matters, And The Long Road To Improving It
<https://www.cnet.com/news/why-tech-accessibility-matters-and-the-long-road-
to-improving-it/>
"Tech is the most exciting area because there's so much that you can do
around accessibility to create universal access for people," Anner said. But
the industry has a long way to go before truly becoming universally
accessible. Because companies often overlook the needs of those with
disabilities, many people have trouble using devices and platforms. A
whopping 98% of US websites aren't fully accessible, according to a report
by web accessibility company accessiBe. Additionally, Americans with
disabilities are nearly three times as likely to never go online, according
to the Pew Research Center, and are around 20% less likely to subscribe to
home broadband and own a computer, smartphone or tablet.
