----- Original Message ----- From: Denny Huff To: leadership@xxxxxxx Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 10:05 AM Subject: [leadership] Directions For Me Here is a web site that you might want to share with your members. Welcome to directions for me TM , your one stop source for accessible packaging information. Directions provides the information that's on consumer packages or labels in a simple online format for anyone who has trouble reading the small print including people who are blind or visually impaired. This site provides a consistent, quality source of complete packaging information for everything from preparation or cooking instructions to ingredient lists to Nutrition and Drug Facts labels for many common grocery, health and beauty and general merchandise products. In addition, it also provides, potentially life-saving, allergy and drug interaction warnings. For those watching their carbohydrates (carbs), fat, sodium or cholesterol intake, Directions provides a user-friendly way to get access to this information. Gaining comprehensive access will foster self sufficiency and allow you to lead a more healthy and independent life. directions for me TM was designed to be completely accessible with text-to-speech screen readersmagnifiers and braille displays as well as web-enabled cell phones. This information is presented in a uniform, easy-to-use format and eliminates features that hinder accessibility. Regardless of the product or brand, all packaging information is formatted and displayed the same way. Users will be able to access this data exactly the same way, every time and will no longer have to search a variety of sites with different formats and varying levels of accessibility. The site remains current by utilizing a database that is continually added to and updated. Horizons is very excited about directions for me TM and the possibilities it holds. We hope that you enjoy the site and find it useful. Please spread the word about this important service and come back often as we are continually updating and improving Directions. http://www.directionsforme.org/ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Denny Huff - President Missouri Council of the Blind Toll Free: (888) 362-1383 Cell: (636) 262-1383 Fax: (314) 558-0298 DHuff@xxxxxxxxxxx www.moblind.org The purpose of Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of legally blind people everywhere. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ leadership mailing list leadership@xxxxxxx http://www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/leadership