Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Volume 1072

Accessible App Overview: Hadley App | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 17, 2026

Showcasing the newly released Hadley App, The Blind Life guides viewers through its features aimed at supporting blind and visually impaired users on Android and iOS. With an emphasis on seamless access to Hadley’s full suite of services and direct support connections, the walkthrough highlights practical benefits for independent living.

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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week 📊️

A.) Apple’s New Home AI Brings Video Descriptions and More for Home Security | CNET.com | June 8, 2026

CNET reports that Apple’s WWDC 2026 announcements include AI-generated video descriptions in the Apple Home app, which use Apple Intelligence to summarize what a security camera sees and deliver text alerts. The feature can draw on any Apple Home-supported camera and is expected to enter beta testing later this year.

B.) Using JAWS Temporary Place Markers to Help Select Text | Tech Tip Tuesday | June 9, 2026

In a Tech Tip Tuesday tip, instructor Joe Goode explains how to use JAWS temporary place markers on web pages and in Word documents to mark a spot and to select blocks of text, offering an alternative to holding the Shift key during long selections.

C.) Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss | Wired.com | June 9, 2026

Life Biosciences has administered its ER-100 cellular rejuvenation therapy to a human for the first time, aiming to reverse age-related sight loss from glaucoma and NAION. The FDA-approved trial will monitor safety in around 18 adults and could pave the way for similar therapies to address multiple age-related diseases. Cofounder David Sinclair, a Harvard Medical School genetics professor, emphasizes the potential to address aging as a reversible cellular process.

D.) Accessible App Overview: COOKIE Voice Recipes | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 9, 2026

Showcasing the hands-free innovations in accessible cooking, The Blind Life spotlights the COOKIE Voice Recipes app and its AI-driven approach to kitchen accessibility. With full voice interaction for ingredient lists and precise step prompts, this episode highlights how the platform enables adaptive cooking experiences for blind and visually impaired users.

E.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2623: Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance | June 10, 2026

Professional guide dog training offers a deep level of communication and personal safety. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deni Elliott about her experiences with several guide dogs and her journey toward self-acceptance. They also discuss Deni’s new book “Catching Sight” and the unique partnership that forms between a person and a working service animal.

June 18, 2026 📅️

2.) Top Tech Tidbits Welcomes OneCourt | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher, Top Tech Tidbits | June 18, 2026

Please join me in giving a warm Tidbits welcome to OneCourt, who has so very graciously agreed to support the ongoing distribution of Top Tech Tidbits via sponsorship. If you enjoy reading Top Tech Tidbits for free each and every week, it is sponsors like OneCourt that make it possible. And as I always say, these are the people, companies, and organizations that deserve your time and attention. I do not however think that will be a very tough sell, considering what this Sponsor offers. A product that is, in my opinion, a tried and true breakthrough in haptic technology. OneCourt is the Seattle company that invented the “tactile broadcast,” a haptic tablet that turns the official, real-time data of a live NFL, NBA, or MLB game into vibrations a blind or low-vision fan can read with their fingertips, paired with synchronized audio and felt at the very same instant as the crowd around them. In short, it is an entirely new way to experience the game, and a genuinely beautiful piece of engineering. And the timing could not be better: having proven itself in arenas at events as big as the Super Bowl, OneCourt has just opened preorders for its very first at-home device. That first production batch is already being claimed, with units estimated to ship in December 2026. So please, join me in welcoming OneCourt to the Tidbits family, and do take a moment to learn more about them. Something tells me the product will speak for itself.

3.) ZoomText Power Tip: How To Navigate More Precisely with Pointer Constraints | Freedom Scientific via TopTechTidbits.com | June 18, 2026

When using ZoomText, limiting the mouse pointer to only horizontal or vertical movement helps you move through information more accurately and smoothly. By default, horizontal and vertical pointer constraint is turned off. To use this feature, you must enable the Mouse Navigation setting.

4.) One Small Device, Staggering Engineering: How OneCourt Compresses a Live Stadium Into a Tablet Blind Fans Can Feel | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher, Top Tech Tidbits | June 18, 2026

Here Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits weekly newsletter, takes readers inside OneCourt, the Seattle company whose “tactile broadcast” finally lets blind and low‑vision fans follow a live game in real time, by touch. Writing as both an engineer and a publisher, he walks through how a tablet‑sized haptic device taps the official tracking data the NFL, NBA, and MLB already collect, translates it in the cloud into OneCourt’s proprietary “haptic language,” and delivers it as vibrations a fan reads with their fingertips, paired with synchronized audio for the score, names, and outcomes. What earns his engineer’s respect is the restraint of the design: OneCourt’s choice to license the leagues’ existing data rather than build its own camera systems, the decision that keeps the device affordable, scalable, and effectively plug‑and‑play.

June 17, 2026 📅️

5.) Updated Email Composer Demonstration | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 17, 2026

Showcasing the refreshed Email Composer, Blazie Technologies walks viewers through upgraded workflows and a streamlined, tab-based navigation system inside BT Speak. These improvements are designed to make multi-step messaging tasks more seamless and give users greater efficiency throughout their desktop communication routine.

6.) Accessible App Overview: Hadley App | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 17, 2026

Showcasing the newly released Hadley App, The Blind Life guides viewers through its features aimed at supporting blind and visually impaired users on Android and iOS. With an emphasis on seamless access to Hadley’s full suite of services and direct support connections, the walkthrough highlights practical benefits for independent living.

7.) My Tech Newsletter – Summer 2026 | MdLibrary.govdelivery.com | June 17, 2026

Apple’s iOS 27 introduces major accessibility upgrades via Apple Intelligence, enhancing features like VoiceOver, Magnifier, and Accessibility Reader for users with disabilities. Alexa Plus now offers custom, AI-driven podcasts on request. Be My Eyes expands to Windows, delivering AI-powered screen and image descriptions, while ReBokeh’s Version 3.0 brings improved magnification tools for people with low vision.

8.) Stay Connected With the Blazie Technologies Community | BlazieTech.com | June 17, 2026

Blazie Technologies invites users, families, and educators to join its email community for product updates, webinar and demonstration schedules, tutorials, and accessibility tips.

9.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2624: MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display | June 17, 2026, 2026

Innovative MEMS technology is changing how the visually impaired can interact with digital information. Dave Schleppenbach from Tactile Engineering introduces the Cadence Tactile Tablet, a 2D refreshable display. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave about how this modular device renders Braille text, complex graphics, and even live video.

June 16, 2026 📅️

10.) Continuous Reading Command Demonstration | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 16, 2026

Showcasing new accessibility features, Blazie Technologies walks viewers through BT Speak’s Continuous Reading commands in a practical demo. The presentation highlights quick ways to start and stop reading, improved navigation, and sentence-level controls that streamline on-the-go document review.

11.) June 2026 Latest Anouncments | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 16, 2026

In this breaking episode, Blazie Technologies highlights major news including upcoming conference engagements, the debut of the BT Code workshop, and further office expansion. Updates on the BT Braille project also signal the company’s expanding impact in accessible technology.

12.) BT Speak Speech Controls Demonstration | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 16, 2026

Showcasing the latest usability updates, Blazie Technologies walks viewers through the enhanced Speech Output Controls menu on BT Speak. The demonstration highlights increased customization, refined audio performance, and easier access to command summaries, all rolled out as part of the June 2026 update.

13.) June 2026 Webinar | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 16, 2026

In this breaking episode, Blazie Technologies outlines major company updates, the latest BT Speak software improvements, and new hardware developments. With demonstrations of enhanced accessibility features and a glimpse at future community events, the session closes as the BT Speak audience brings their questions to a live Q&A.

14.) Free Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses Are Coming to Blind Veterans Nationwide | MilitarySpouse.com | June 16, 2026

Meta, in collaboration with the Blinded Veterans Association and other nonprofits, will distribute free Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses to eligible blind and low-vision veterans throughout the US. The initiative, targeting over 130,000 veterans, combines AI-powered object recognition, text reading, and navigation features along with structured training and support. The program aims to significantly enhance daily independence for qualifying recipients.

15.) EdSharp Is Back: Releasing 5.0 Beta | GitHub.com | June 16, 2026

Jamal Mazrui has released a 5.0 beta of EdSharp, a free, open-source text and code editor optimized for screen reader users. It is the first public release in more than a decade and the first 64-bit version, built on the .NET Framework included with modern Windows, and ships with a tutorial and user guide.

16.) Android 17 Is Finally Here: What’s New and Who’s Getting It | AndroidCentral.com | June 16, 2026

Android Central reports that Android 17 is now rolling out and summarizes what is new in the release along with which devices are eligible to receive it.

17.) Blazie Technologies Updates Its BT Braille Product Page | BlazieTech.com | June 16, 2026

Blazie Technologies has updated its BT Braille product page with current information about the device.

18.) Kelly Ford Releases Quickmail 0.7.3 | Kelly Ford | June 16, 2026

Kelly Ford has released Quickmail 0.7.3, an update to the accessible email client that adds message flagging, improvements to forwarding messages, and confirmation when files are copied for attachment.

19.) NVDA 2026.2 Beta 3 Available for Testing | NVAccess.org | June 16, 2026

NV Access has released NVDA 2026.2 beta 3 for testing. Highlights include a new built-in Magnifier with zoom and color filtering, expanded touch gestures and navigation, and additional speech and braille capabilities.

20.) New NVDA Add-On: Text Marks the Spot Speeds up Web Browsing | WebFriendlyHelp.com | June 16, 2026

Text Marks the Spot is an NVDA add-on from Web Friendly Help that moves the cursor to where a web page’s real content begins, reading the first paragraph on articles, the first headline on list pages, and the first field on forms. It works automatically with no setup.

June 15, 2026 📅️

21.) May 2026 Webinar | Blazie Technologies | YouTube.com | June 15, 2026

Showcasing the BT Braille 20 and BT Braille 40, Blazie Technologies guides viewers through the philosophy and development process behind their accessible devices. The session addresses early adopter risk, ongoing maintenance support, and nuanced differences between BT Speak and the BT Braille range, while highlighting how real-world feedback continues to influence product innovation.

22.) PDF To Word Using The Convert Tool | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | June 15, 2026

Showcasing a seamless workflow, Shawn Jordison walks viewers through converting PDFs to Word documents using the Convert tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. His step-by-step approach demystifies an essential accessibility task central to many organizations’ document strategies.

23.) Two Years, 2 Million Words: How a Brain Implant Transformed an ALS Patient’s Life | WashingtonPost.com | June 15, 2026

New brain-computer interface technology enabled Casey Harrell, diagnosed with ALS, to communicate nearly 2 million words at home over two years after losing his voice. The feature details how this experimental brain implant restored his ability to interact with family and participate in daily life despite the progression of ALS.

24.) Affordable Computers for Vision Loss | HadleyHelps.org | June 15, 2026

Computers for the Blind, led by Marci Duty, provides refurbished Windows PCs and iPads preconfigured for users who are blind or have low vision, with laptops starting at $250 and desktops at $200. Purchasers receive accessibility software such as JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, and free training is available for customers. The organization offers a one-year warranty, remote tech support, and additional instruction for those learning to type or adapting to vision loss.

25.) Blinded Veterans and Meta AI Glasses Donation | BVA.org | June 15, 2026

Meta will donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blind and low-vision veterans in the US, partnering with the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) and other organizations for nationwide distribution. All recipients will receive specialized BVA-created training to use the wearable AI technology for reading documents, object identification, and increased independence.

26.) Introducing DbDo: a Database Manager for Screen Reader Users | GitHub.com | June 15, 2026

Jamal Mazrui has introduced DbDo, a free Windows application for managing relational databases through both graphical and command-line interfaces designed for screen reader users. It can import and export common file formats, calculate statistics, and generate graphics, and includes sample databases.

27.) Andre Louis Releases Clipman, an Accessible Clipboard Manager | Andre Louis | June 15, 2026

Andre Louis has released Clipman, a portable Windows clipboard manager built for screen reader users. It stores text and file clipboard history that stays available after a restart and runs without an installer.

28.) Be My Eyes Launches on Huawei HarmonyOS, Expanding Access in China | BeMyEyes.com | June 15, 2026

Be My Eyes has launched its app on Huawei’s HarmonyOS, extending its volunteer-powered visual assistance service to blind and low vision users in China. The initial release brings the call-a-volunteer feature for live video help with everyday tasks such as identifying products and reading labels.

29.) TBKeys: a Thunderbird Add-On for Assigning Key Sequences to Commands | GitHub.com | June 15, 2026

TBKeys is an add-on for Mozilla Thunderbird that lets users assign key sequences to Thunderbird commands using Mousetrap-style bindings, with default shortcuts modeled on Gmail’s keyboard commands. A tbkeys-lite version is available from the Thunderbird add-ons site.

30.) Victor Reader Stream Third Generation Available From Accessible Electronics | TalkingMP3Players.com | June 15, 2026

Accessible Electronics is offering the Victor Reader Stream third generation, a pocket-sized accessible media player from HumanWare that plays audiobooks, podcasts, internet radio, and DAISY titles. It supports Wi-Fi streaming and direct downloads from services such as NLS BARD, Bookshare, and NFB Newsline.

31.) NV Access Marks 20 Years of NVDA | NVAccess.org | June 15, 2026

NV Access marks 20 years of developing NVDA, the free, open-source screen reader for Windows created by co-founders Mick Curran and Jamie Teh. The post shares community stories and invites supporters to donate toward the organization’s continued work.

32.) Replay Webinar: Using VOCR to Access Music Software on macOS With Andre Louis | SoundWithoutSight.org | June 15, 2026

On the Sound Without Sight podcast, artist and producer Andre Louis demonstrates VOCR, a free OCR tool for macOS by Chi Kim that lets VoiceOver recognize on-screen text and visual elements. The replay shows how to set up VOCR and use it with music software such as Logic Pro and Omnisphere, and was recorded at a live webinar in April 2026.

June 14, 2026 📅️

33.) Plan for the Next Beta Version of placeMarkers for NVDA | GitHub.com | June 14, 2026

Noelia Ruiz is preparing a new beta of the placeMarkers add-on for NVDA that migrates its saved data from pickle files to YAML. A pull request is open on GitHub for reviewers ahead of the beta release.

34.) Quin Releases Codestats 0.7.0, a Code Analysis Tool | Quin | June 14, 2026

Quin has released Codestats 0.7.0, a fast command-line code analysis tool that reports detailed statistics about a codebase across 544 programming languages. The update adds directory breakdowns, depth and size limits, and pre-built binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

June 13, 2026 📅️

35.) Lil Nipper Nail Clippers Review: Are These A Better Option For Blind Users? | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 13, 2026

Demonstrating thoughtful adaptation, Sam from The Blind Life reviews the Lil Nipper nail clippers, assessing how their accessible design supports those who are blind or visually impaired. He evaluates specific features, user experience, and potential drawbacks that could impact independent grooming for people with low vision.

36.) ResumeHarbor: an Accessible AI Resume and Cover Letter Builder That Refuses to Lie for You | WebFriendlyHelp.com | June 13, 2026

Web Friendly Help has launched ResumeHarbor, an accessible, AI-assisted resume and cover letter builder that reorders and tailors a user’s real experience to a job posting without inventing details. It was built to work with a screen reader and keyboard, and the first resume is free.

37.) Introducing QUILL: Writing Software Built Around Your Screen Reader | QuillForAll.org | June 13, 2026

QUILL is a free, screen-reader-first writing and coding environment for Windows and Mac, designed from the start around screen reader use so that every command announces its outcome and works from the keyboard. Version 0.5.0 Beta is now available.

38.) Ultra Creative Suite: a Professional Video Editor Fully Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Users | GitHub.com | June 13, 2026

Ultra Creative Suite is a Windows video editor built by a blind developer to be fully accessible with JAWS, letting blind, low vision, and sighted users edit timelines, apply AI effects, transcribe audio, and render 4K output. The current release is in Serbian, with English localization planned for a later version.

June 12, 2026 📅️

39.) Yes, Your Braille Computer Can Do That Now: June 2026 Blazie Update | BlazieTech.com | June 12, 2026

A blog post from Blazie Technologies describes the June 2026 update for the BT Speak and BT Braille, with improvements spanning reading and navigation, email, speech, storage management, and Morse code training.

40.) Mark Zuckerberg Donates 130,000 Meta AI Glasses to Blind US Veterans | TheExpress.com | June 12, 2026

The Express reports that Meta has donated 130,000 Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to the Blinded Veterans Association to help blind and visually impaired veterans regain independence, in what it describes as one of the largest assistive technology deployments to date.

41.) Raising the Dots Episode 12: Tactile Technical Drawings With Vítor Carvalho | Dot Inc. | June 12, 2026

On the Raising the Dots podcast from Dot Inc., Vítor Carvalho of the University of Porto discusses research on making technical drawings and diagrams accessible through braille and tactile graphics, and how these approaches support STEM education and professional settings.

42.) Access Granted Episode 32: Catalyst Education on Building Better EdTech | Ablr | June 12, 2026

On the Access Granted podcast from Ablr, host Mike Iannelli talks with Jamie Caras and Mandy Dark of Catalyst Education about building accessible educational technology, prioritizing accessibility in higher education, and improving the student experience.

June 11, 2026 📅️

43.) CCATP #836: Jane Jordan on Blind Programming and Knitting | Podfeet | June 11, 2026

An episode of the Chit Chat Across the Pond (CCATP) podcast from Podfeet featuring a conversation with blind programmer and knitter Jane Jordan, a long-time Mac and screen reader user. The episode is available to stream or download, with a transcript.

44.) New NVDA Add-On From Andre Louis: FastRead Speaks Changing Text Immediately | Andre Louis | June 11, 2026

Andre Louis has released FastRead, an NVDA add-on that immediately speaks text that changes frequently, such as progress readouts, download speeds, CPU meters, and terminal output. It cancels stale messages so the newest value is spoken right away.

45.) Free Radio: an NVDA Add-On for Internet Radio Stations | GitHub.com | June 11, 2026

Joe Goode of Tech Tip Tuesday highlights Free Radio, an NVDA add-on that serves as a gateway to the radio-browser.info database, letting users listen to and record stations. It can be installed from the NVDA add-on store by searching for free radio.

46.) Visually Impaired Entrepreneur Launches Free AI-Powered Tool Designed Specifically For Blind And Low Vision Computer Users | June 11, 2026

The Blind Accessibility Tips (BAT) Accessibility Assistant is a free AI-powered screen reader help tool designed specifically for blind and visually impaired users. Get instant NVDA help, VoiceOver help, screen reader keyboard shortcuts, and answers to common accessibility and technology questions.

Last Week 📅️

47.) 5 Free Accessibility Apps Making Impact in 2026 | A11y Explained with Diana | June 10, 2026

A roundup from the A11y Explained with Diana newsletter highlighting five free accessibility apps: Make It Easy, Live Transcribe, Envision AI, Lazarillo, and Microsoft Soundscape. Each entry describes who the app helps and how it supports independence in daily life.

48.) Board Games Collection From Boostof Studios: Games for Windows, Android, and Experimental iOS | Boostof Studios | June 10, 2026

Boostof Studios offers a free, screen-reader-accessible collection of board games, including Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Chess, Platform Pull, and Void Drifters. Builds are available for Windows and Android, with an experimental release for iOS.

49.) Changes Coming to Adobe Digital Editions: ByteBooks Account Required | The eBook Reader | June 10, 2026

The eBook Reader Blog reports that Adobe Digital Editions is changing its sign-in system to require a ByteBooks account, following Adobe’s transition of its ebook platform to Wipro Engineering. Existing authorized installations should keep working, but setting up a new device will require a ByteBooks account.

50.) BT Speak and BT Braille Radio Tuner Now Offers Over 58,000 Stations | Tech-VI Listserv | June 10, 2026

David Goldfield reports that the radio tuner on the BT Speak and BT Braille from Blazie Technologies now offers more than 58,000 radio stations worldwide. Owners can refresh the station database from the device’s Media options to get the updated list.

51.) Guides and Tutorials Available for the BrailleNote Evolve | HumanWare.com | June 10, 2026

HumanWare has published a support page with guides and tutorials for the new BrailleNote Evolve notetaker.

52.) FIFA World Cup 2026: Audio Descriptive Commentary Brings the Beautiful Game to Blind and Partially Sighted Fans | BlindAmbition.co.uk | June 10, 2026

Blind Ambition reports that for the first time FIFA is providing audio descriptive commentary for all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, plus the opening and closing ceremonies. Listeners can access the feed through the free FIFA Audio Description app on iOS and Android.

53.) Translate a Webpage in Firefox | Sharon’s Shortcuts | May 18, 2026

A tutorial from Sharon’s Shortcuts explains how to translate a webpage into your preferred language using Firefox’s built-in translation tool with keyboard commands, and notes how the equivalent feature works in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

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June 18, 2026 | Software Webinar: Ten Essential Tips for Using PowerPoint With JAWS | Vispero

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET
Vispero hosts a webinar covering ten essential tips for using Microsoft PowerPoint with JAWS, aimed at helping users navigate and create presentations more efficiently. The session takes place on Zoom, with ACVREP credits available to those who attend live.

June 18, 2026 | Accessibility Made Easy for New Learning Designers | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD hosts a 30-minute virtual primer for learning designers new to accessibility. The session covers testing with real users, clear layout choices, and accessible media practices that make training content more welcoming for people with disabilities. Attendees see how everyday tools and basic accessibility practices benefit every learner.

June 18, 2026 | Master Your BlindShell Classic With BITS | BITS Education

5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM ET
BITS Education hosts a free three-week BlindShell Classic workshop led by instructor Marvin Hunkin, covering interface navigation, built-in apps and tools, and everyday efficiency tips. Sessions run Thursday evenings in June starting June 4 at 8:00 PM Eastern; registration is required.

June 19, 2026 | Carroll Tech Talk: Meta Glasses | The Carroll Center for the Blind

12:00 PM PT, 1:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET
The Carroll Center’s Carroll Tech Talk series covers Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, with discussion of features relevant to blind and low-vision users.

June 22, 2026 | Free Training Series on Using the Android Operating System | BITS Education

5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM ET
BITS Education hosts a free four-week training series on the Android operating system, led by assistive technology instructor Will Walsh using the Google Pixel 10. The Zoom sessions run the first four Mondays in June from 8:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern; registration is required.

June 23, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

June 23, 2026 | Getting Started With Linux | Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS)

5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Join Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS) and presenter Deborah Armstrong for an introduction to getting started with Linux. Deborah will review how to install Linux and cover basic commands to help participants begin using this versatile open-source operating system.

June 24, 2026 | Wednesday Webinars: Part 3 – PDF Accessibility Basics — Field Types and Tooltips | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
The final session in the PDF accessibility series has Rachel Reeves of Access Ingenuity covering how to make fillable PDF forms accessible — field types, proper tab order, tooltip creation, and how screen readers interact with form controls in Adobe Acrobat. The session also covers testing a completed form with JAWS before distribution.

June 25, 2026 | The Windows Screen Reader Primer, 5th Edition Launch Webinar | The Carroll Center for the Blind

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Carroll Center hosts a launch webinar for the fifth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer, covering current screen reader use on Windows.

June 25, 2026 | Virtual Book Launch: The Windows Screen Reader Primer, Fifth Edition by David Kingsbury | The Carroll Center for the Blind

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Carroll Center for the Blind hosts a free virtual book launch for the fifth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer by David Kingsbury, the center’s assistive technology instructor. Kingsbury walks through the new edition and answers questions live on Zoom, and attendees can download the book free in Word and ePub formats afterward.

June 26, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD’s EnAble Learning Office Hours give HR, talent development, and DEI leaders a 45-minute walkthrough of the on-demand disability training platform. In-house experts cover Disability 101 content, accommodations, ADA frameworks, neurodiversity and mental-health modules, and how the platform supports manager effectiveness, retention, and workplace culture.

July 3, 2026 | 2026 National Federation of the Blind Convention | NFB

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. Each year, we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to: Network with thousands of blind people. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. Learn about the latest technology and innovation. And much more. The convention is open to all. If you are attending the convention in Austin, Texas, register for the 2026 NFB National Convention now! Online registration is $25 and closes May 31. Registration will be available on-site at the convention, but the cost will increase. By registering, you will gain access to the largest gathering of blind people in the world, the agenda, the app, and timely convention news and communications. Virtual Experience Registration. If you cannot attend the convention in Texas, we offer opportunities for engagement and connection through the Virtual Experience. The registration fee is $10. Register for the 2026 NFB National Convention Virtual Experience. Your registration includes access to the app, the ability to stream sessions from anywhere, and the opportunity to win door prizes.

July 4, 2026 | 2026 National Federation of the Blind Convention | NFB

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. Each year, we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to: Network with thousands of blind people. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. Learn about the latest technology and innovation. And much more. The convention is open to all. If you are attending the convention in Austin, Texas, register for the 2026 NFB National Convention now! Online registration is $25 and closes May 31. Registration will be available on-site at the convention, but the cost will increase. By registering, you will gain access to the largest gathering of blind people in the world, the agenda, the app, and timely convention news and communications. Virtual Experience Registration. If you cannot attend the convention in Texas, we offer opportunities for engagement and connection through the Virtual Experience. The registration fee is $10. Register for the 2026 NFB National Convention Virtual Experience. Your registration includes access to the app, the ability to stream sessions from anywhere, and the opportunity to win door prizes.

July 5, 2026 | 2026 National Federation of the Blind Convention | NFB

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July 8, 2026 | 2026 National Federation of the Blind Convention | NFB

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. Each year, we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to: Network with thousands of blind people. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. Learn about the latest technology and innovation. And much more. The convention is open to all. If you are attending the convention in Austin, Texas, register for the 2026 NFB National Convention now! Online registration is $25 and closes May 31. Registration will be available on-site at the convention, but the cost will increase. By registering, you will gain access to the largest gathering of blind people in the world, the agenda, the app, and timely convention news and communications. Virtual Experience Registration. If you cannot attend the convention in Texas, we offer opportunities for engagement and connection through the Virtual Experience. The registration fee is $10. Register for the 2026 NFB National Convention Virtual Experience. Your registration includes access to the app, the ability to stream sessions from anywhere, and the opportunity to win door prizes.

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October 1, 2026 | Technology and the Disability Experience | National Organization on Disability

NOD’s annual in-person event in New York City brings together business, technology, and advocacy leaders to explore how AI, extended reality, and smart devices are reshaping accessibility and workforce inclusion. The evening at the Times Center features a tech showcase, panel discussions, an award ceremony, and live entertainment.

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