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We did it! We made it to two years and show 50! Hear how we started and where we're going. Also, learn about a new project I'm involved with called the National Sign Language Interpreter Directory (http://www.nslid.com/) and a preview of an upcoming interview with Mur Lafferty, author of the podcast novel, Playing for Keeps (http://www.playingforkeepsnovel.com/). TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS This show features an interview with Kevin Savetz, the founder of ReadThisToMe.org. Read This To Me is a free service that allows individuals with low vision or blindness to fax a document to an 800 number, then a volunteer calls them and reads it to them. For more information, visit the website at ReadThisToMe.org or call 1-877-333-8847 for an audio explanation. If you're ready to try it out, fax your document to 1-877-333-8848. If you'd like to volunteer or contact Kevin, you can find the information on the ReadThisToMe.org website. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS Delta Alpha Pi is the first and only (that we know of!) National Academic Honor Society for students with disabilities. In this podcast, Edith Miller, Founder of Delta Aplha Pi, explains the benefits of this honor society and how to establish a chapter at your school. For more details and information, contact Edith Miller at candemiller@msn.com. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS The College Internship Program provides individualized, post-secondary, academic, internship and independent living experiences for young adults with Learning Differences and Aspergers Syndrome. This interview with Janet Miller explains what CIP does, how to apply for admissions, and a little more about what life is like for someone with Aspergers. The College Internship Program TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS Disapedia is a fantastic informational website created and maintained by the disability community. Using wikki technology, anyone can add or edit information. This interview with its founder, Peter O'Connell, explores its purposes and goals. Be sure and visit the Disapedia site! There's a lot of great information there! Disapedia Mobility International (MIUSA) Bring Kirstin Home TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS 
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