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YouTube Video: Carroll Tech Talk: Latest Updates on Meta Smart Glasses | Carroll Tech Talk | June 22, 2026
A Carroll Tech Talk video covers the latest updates to Meta’s smart glasses and what they mean for blind and low-vision users.
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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week 📊️
A.) 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.
B.) 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.
C.) 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.
D.) 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.
E.) 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 25, 2026 📅️
2.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Read the Name and Version of the Application in Focus | Freedom Scientific via TopTechTidbits.com | June 25, 2026
JAWS can read the name and version of the application in focus. Knowing this information is important because it helps you confirm you are in the correct program and can be useful when troubleshooting or seeking support.
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3.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2625: A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses | June 24, 2026
Smart eyewear offers unique benefits for accessibility. Peter details how he uses his new smart glasses to privately navigate his phone, read museum signs, capture family photos, and more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joe Borden and Becky Furuta from Avenue Vision about these assistive features and the benefits of purchasing smart glasses directly from an optician.
4.) JAWS 2026: June Update Now Available | Freedom Scientific | June 24, 2026
Freedom Scientific has released the June update for JAWS 2026, with the full list of changes posted on its What’s New page.
5.) Mystic Access Podcast: Chris Demonstrates QuickMail, Developed by Kelly Ford | Mystic Access | June 24, 2026
On the Mystic Access podcast, Chris demonstrates QuickMail, an accessible email client developed by Kelly Ford, and points to where listeners can download it.
6.) ZoomText 2026: June Update Available | Freedom Scientific | June 24, 2026
Freedom Scientific has released the June update for ZoomText 2026, with the full list of changes posted on its What’s New page.
7.) Difference Is the Starting Point | DisabilityDebrief.org | June 24, 2026
Peter Torres Fremlin surveys global disability and inclusion news, with a focus on inclusive education, workplace barriers, and justice reforms. The Wilton Park report argues for designing education systems around diversity, while teachers in the Netherlands voice skepticism over merging special and mainstream schools. Updates cover best practices in disability-inclusive climate action, legal accessibility in China, and rights advances in Spain’s migration policy.
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8.) ChatGPT Just Got a Whole Lot More Helpful | Sunday Edition | June 23, 2026
In his Sunday Edition tech spotlight, Anthony Corona walks through ChatGPT’s latest update, which can now connect to services such as Gmail to summarize and surface important email, and reflects on what the change means for blind and low-vision users.
9.) Introducing Braillewright: the All-New, Always-Free WordPress Theme From Top Tech Tidbits, Developed Against WCAG 2.2 AA Standards | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher | TopTechTidbits.com | June 23, 2026
Top Tech Tidbits introduces Braillewright, a free, open-source WordPress theme developed against WCAG 2.2 AA standards. The announcement covers the theme’s accessibility-first design and how to get it.
10.) Karl Groves Promotes Meetabl, an Accessible Alternative to Calendly | Karl Groves | June 23, 2026
Accessibility specialist Karl Groves highlights Meetabl, an appointment-scheduling tool positioned as an accessible alternative to Calendly.
11.) Meta One Subscription for AI Glasses | Meta | June 23, 2026
Meta’s help center details Meta One, a subscription tied to its AI glasses, and outlines what the plan includes.
12.) Meta’s Got New Smart Glasses at a Lower Price, Plus a Kylie Jenner Look | CNET | June 23, 2026
CNET reports on Meta’s new lower-priced smart glasses and an additional Kylie Jenner-branded design, with details on pricing and features.
13.) ‘Possibilities’ Premieres June 27, Reimagining Accessible Filmmaking Through Collaboration Between Blind, Low-Vision, and Sighted Creatives | YahooFinance.com | June 23, 2026
“Possibilities,” a documentary directed by Bill Sarine, debuts June 27 at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, and streams globally. Developed in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind, the film integrates open audio description and involves blind, low-vision, and sighted creatives in major production roles. The release coincides with Helen Keller’s 146th birthday.
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14.) Audible Deal: Get 3 Months for Free and a $20 Audible Credit | The eBook Reader | June 22, 2026
The eBook Reader details a promotional Audible offer providing three months of membership at no cost along with a $20 Audible credit, with notes on eligibility and related Amazon deals.
15.) Meta Ray-Ban Glasses May Change How Blind People Travel | Even Grounds | June 22, 2026
Even Grounds examines how the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, with their built-in AI and camera, could change independent travel for blind and low-vision people.
16.) NV Access: NVDA 2026.2Beta4 Available for Testing | NV Access | June 22, 2026
NV Access has released NVDA 2026.2beta4 for testing, with download links and a summary of the changes in this beta.
17.) YouTube Video: Carroll Tech Talk: Latest Updates on Meta Smart Glasses | Carroll Tech Talk | June 22, 2026
A Carroll Tech Talk video covers the latest updates to Meta’s smart glasses and what they mean for blind and low-vision users.
18.) iSee: What It Is Like Using JAWS With the BrailleNote Evolve | iSee | June 22, 2026
An episode of the iSee podcast describes, from a blind user’s perspective, what it is like to use JAWS together with the BrailleNote Evolve.
19.) Native Speakers: Why AI’s Most Powerful Users Are Blind | AAIF | June 22, 2026
An editorial argues that blind people, long accustomed to translating between visual and non-visual interfaces, are among the most fluent and capable users of conversational AI.
20.) How To Quickly Access The Table Editor | Adobe Acrobat Pro DC | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | June 22, 2026
Showcasing the streamlined approach to editing tables in PDF documents, Shawn Jordison demonstrates a shortcut for quickly accessing the Table Editor within Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This practical workflow enables faster remediation of PDF table accessibility issues, reducing friction for document creators and accessibility professionals.
June 21, 2026 📅️
21.) Able Player V5.0.0 Released | Joe Dolson | June 21, 2026
Joe Dolson announces the release of Able Player 5.0.0, the accessible HTML5 media player, with notes on what has changed in this version and who contributed.
22.) New Book by Tony Gebhard: No Sight Required: a Blind User’s Guide to AI | Tony Gebhard | June 21, 2026
Tony Gebhard announces No Sight Required: A Blind User’s Guide to AI, now available on Amazon, with accessible formats available on request.
23.) WordBopper Game Is Now on Android | Marconius | June 21, 2026
The accessible word game WordBopper is now available on Android through the Google Play Store.
June 20, 2026 📅️
24.) Quill 0.7.0 Beta Has Been Released | Taylor Arndt | June 20, 2026
A new 0.7.0 beta of Quill, the accessible word processor, is available for Windows and macOS, with download links for each platform.
25.) What’s New in AccessiWeather 0.8.0 | AccessiWeather | June 20, 2026
The latest 0.8.0 release of AccessiWeather, an accessible weather application, is available for download, with notes on what has changed.
26.) YouTube Video From eLearning With Ericka: Comparing the Agiga EchoVision Glasses and the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses | eLearning With Ericka | June 20, 2026
In a video from eLearning With Ericka, the host compares the Agiga EchoVision glasses with the Meta Ray-Ban glasses from an accessibility standpoint.
27.) Introducing Our Community-Led User Testing Initiatives: Help Drive Accessibility Innovation in Music and Audio | Sound Without Sight | June 20, 2026
Sound Without Sight introduces community-led user testing initiatives inviting blind and low-vision people to help shape accessibility in music and audio technology, with details on how to take part.
June 19, 2026 📅️
28.) Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads: ATU786 – HapWare ALEYE With Jack Walters | Easterseals Crossroads | June 19, 2026
An episode of the Assistive Technology Update podcast from Easterseals Crossroads features Jack Walters discussing the HapWare ALEYE.
29.) Nemonic Dot Shortlisted for Two Tech4Good Awards | Dot Inc. | June 19, 2026
Dot Inc. reports that its Nemonic Dot device has been shortlisted for two AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards.
30.) Regarding iOS Screen Sharing When Connected to Aira | Aira | June 19, 2026
Aira shares a tech tip for iPhone users noting that touching the top edge of the screen during a screen-sharing session can accidentally end an Aira call, and offers steps to avoid it.
31.) The State of Accessibility and AI in 2026 | Taylor Arndt | June 19, 2026
Taylor Arndt offers a wide-ranging look at where accessibility and artificial intelligence stand in 2026, including the rise of accessibility-focused AI tools and agents.
32.) Trainer Profile: Q&A With iCanConnect Trainer Harris Rosensweig | iCanConnect | June 19, 2026
iCanConnect profiles trainer Harris Rosensweig in a question-and-answer piece about his work helping people who are deafblind learn to use communications technology.
33.) Tovala Smart Oven Review: Is It Actually Accessible For Blind & Low Vision Users? | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 20, 2026
Showcasing the Tovala Smart Oven, Sam from The Blind Life walks viewers through its real-world accessibility for blind and low vision cooks. By evaluating tactile button controls, app interactions, meal scanning, and dedicated meal kits, Sam gives an honest look at whether this smart kitchen device truly delivers usable options for those with sight loss.
June 18, 2026 📅️
34.) Access on: the BrailleNote Evolve From HumanWare | Access On | June 18, 2026
An episode of the Access On podcast examines HumanWare’s BrailleNote Evolve braille notetaker and walks through its features in hands-on use.
35.) What’s New in Virtual Notes for NVDA V1.4.0: Better Organization, Voice Recording, and a Seamless Workflow | Tech-VI Listserv | June 18, 2026
David Goldfield outlines the v1.4.0 update to Virtual Notes for NVDA, a note-taking add-on, highlighting improved organization, voice recording, and workflow changes.
36.) From Blazie Technologies: Need Help? It’s Just a Keystroke Away: Just Press H-Chord | Blazie Technologies | June 18, 2026
Blazie Technologies explains a built-in help shortcut on its devices that brings up assistance with a single H-chord keystroke.
37.) From Doug Lee: Updated JAWS Scripts for MicroSIP | Doug Lee | June 18, 2026
Doug Lee announces updated JAWS scripts for MicroSIP, the open-source softphone, with a changelog covering the latest revisions.
38.) From Tony Gebhard: Announcing Blind Productions, an Online Directory of and for Blind Content Creators | Tony Gebhard | June 18, 2026
Tony Gebhard announces Blind Productions, an online directory cataloging blind content creators across podcasts, music, video, and other media.
39.) Index Braille Announces MonoLite | Index Braille | June 18, 2026
Index Braille announced the MonoLite embosser at SightCity. The single-sided embosser supports four dot heights for improved tactile graphics and accepts A4 cut-sheet paper.
40.) Introducing the Access Archives: Links to Accessible Software, Web Sites, and More, Tailored for the Blind and Visually Impaired | The Access Archives | June 18, 2026
The Access Archives is a curated directory of accessible software, web sites, and other resources assembled for blind and visually impaired users.
41.) Monarch Is Making a Difference: Comparative Study Explores Statistics and Scatter Plots | APH | June 18, 2026
An APH blog post summarizes a comparative study examining how the Monarch multiline braille and tactile-graphics device helps students work with statistics and scatter plots.
42.) New Book by Taylor Arndt: Getting Started With the MacBook Neo | Taylor Arndt | June 18, 2026
Taylor Arndt announces a new book, Getting Started With the MacBook Neo, a guide aimed at blind and low-vision Mac users, available via Substack and Gumroad.
43.) New Features in Clipman: Andre Louis’s Clipboard Management Tool | Andre Louis | June 18, 2026
Andre Louis details new features in Clipman, his clipboard-management tool, with the project hosted on GitHub.
44.) Taylor’s Teardowns: ActiveCampaign | Taylor Arndt | June 18, 2026
In her Teardowns series, Taylor Arndt evaluates the accessibility of ActiveCampaign, walking through where the marketing platform works well and where it falls short for screen reader users.
45.) Fable Community Research Panel Report 2026 | Fable | June 18, 2026
Fable publishes its 2026 Community Research Panel report, drawing on insights from its panel of users with disabilities to examine accessibility and usability research.
46.) Documenting Accessibility Concerns On Your Website | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | June 18, 2026
Showcasing how teams can proactively address digital barriers, Shawn Jordison walks viewers through Accessible Web’s RAMP ticketing system for logging and tracking website accessibility concerns. By detailing how fixes are assigned and progress is documented, Jordison highlights the landscape of workflow accountability and ongoing compliance efforts.
Last Week 📅️
47.) From Vispero: Webinar Recording Available: Using AI Features With JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion | Freedom Scientific | June 17, 2026
Vispero has posted the recording of its webinar on using the AI features built into JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion.
48.) Mastodon Looks to Newsletters to Help Revive the Open Social Web | TechCrunch | June 17, 2026
TechCrunch reports that Mastodon is adding newsletter features as part of the 4.6 release, part of a broader effort to grow the decentralized, open social web.
49.) Press Release: Introducing the Newest Members of the Blazie Technologies Family | Blazie Technologies | June 17, 2026
Blazie Technologies introduces the newest additions to its product family in a press release covering the new offerings.
50.) How the New Copied Speech Function in VoiceOver Can Boost Productivity in iOS | Tech Tip Tuesday | June 17, 2026
A Tech Tip Tuesday post from Curtis Chong explains VoiceOver’s Copied Speech feature in iOS, which captures spoken output that cannot be selected normally, and links to an AppleVis podcast demonstrating it.
51.) From the International Council on English Braille: ICEB Newsletter Issue 20 | ICEB | June 17, 2026
Issue 20 of the International Council on English Braille newsletter covers braille standards, literacy campaigns, committee updates, and education news from around the English-speaking braille world.
52.) Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads: Label Your Life With Speechlabel | Easterseals Crossroads | June 16, 2026
A post from Easterseals Crossroads looks at Speechlabel from Hable, a system of tactile labels paired with an app for identifying and organizing everyday items.
53.) Mastodon 4.6 | Mastodon | June 16, 2026
The Mastodon project details the 4.6 release of its decentralized social platform, outlining the new features and changes in this version.
54.) Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads: Monday Tech Tip: InsideOne+ and insideSUPRA | Easterseals Crossroads | June 15, 2026
A Monday Tech Tip from Easterseals Crossroads introduces the InsideOne+ and insideSUPRA braille devices and points to product details for each.
55.) Apple Books Gets a Few New Features in iOS 27 | Good e-Reader | June 10, 2026
Good e-Reader reports that Apple Books will gain several new features in iOS 27 and outlines what is changing in the reading app.
56.) A Follow-Up Regarding Apple’s Rejection of the WhisperPad App: Apple Changed Their Mind | MITM LLC | June 8, 2026
A follow-up blog post from MITM LLC reports that Apple reversed its earlier decision and accepted the WhisperPad dictation app after initially rejecting it from the App Store.
57.) Annihilating Both Time and Space: What the Telegraph Gave Email | Buttondown | June 4, 2026
An essay from Buttondown’s blog traces how the conventions of email, from abbreviations to subject lines, descend from the telegraph era, drawing a line from Samuel Morse’s transcontinental wire to modern digital messaging.
58.) Screen Reader Testing With JAWS and NVDA: Why Every Team Needs to Hear What Users Experience | Dennis Deacon | May 23, 2026
Dennis Deacon makes the case that product teams should test directly with screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA, arguing that hearing what users actually experience surfaces accessibility issues that automated checks miss.
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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.
June 30, 2026 | Introducing Windows Screen Reader Primer: All The Basics And More, 5th Edition With David Kingsbury | Brad Snyder
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) as they welcome David Kingsbury to discuss the release of the fifth edition of Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More. He shares updates in the new edition, explains how to obtain a copy, and answers audience questions about the book and screen reader fundamentals.
July 2, 2026 | The Power Of Prompting: Maximize Productivity For Better Results | Freedom Scientific
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
In this practical webinar, participants learn how to craft effective prompts that generate more accurate, useful, and refined AI responses. Through live demonstrations, attendees explore iterative prompting techniques to improve results step by step and enhance overall productivity.
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
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 6, 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 7, 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 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.
July 8, 2026 | Creating Graphs And Charts That Meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA Accessibility Requirements (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Rachel Reeves from Access Ingenuity for a detailed look at making data visualizations accessible under WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. She explains key requirements including color contrast, text alternatives, and structural decisions that ensure charts communicate effectively to all users.
July 11, 2026 | The Kindle App And Kindle Skill For Alexa | Technology User Group At Maryland Library For The Blind And Print Disabled
7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
Join the Technology User Group at Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for an in-depth session exploring the Kindle app for iOS and the Kindle skill for Alexa as powerful reading tools for the visually impaired. The discussion covers accessibility with VoiceOver, usability challenges, practical workarounds, and whether Kindle Unlimited delivers real value for everyday reading needs.
July 15, 2026 | Jaws And Excel: Reading, Navigating, And Working With Spreadsheet Data (Assistive Technology Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Marisa Church from Access Ingenuity for a practical session on using JAWS with Microsoft Excel. She covers essential commands and strategies for efficiently reading, navigating, and understanding spreadsheet data with a screen reader.
July 22, 2026 | Making Accessible Excel Spreadsheets: Accessible Design And Table Settings (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Rachel Reeves from Access Ingenuity to learn how to design Excel spreadsheets that are accessible to all users. The session covers table structure, formatting techniques, named ranges, and writing meaningful descriptions for charts and data.
July 28, 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.
July 29, 2026 | Topaz Desktop Magnifier: Getting The Most From Your Low Vision Workstation (Acvrep Ce Approved, Assistive Technology Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Ian Ramos from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel from Vispero for an in-depth look at the TOPAZ desktop magnifier and its capabilities. They explore features such as magnification, contrast modes, and camera positioning to help optimize a low vision workstation for productivity and comfort.
August 14, 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.
August 20, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Everyday Accessibility Mistakes | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members covering the most common accessibility missteps organizations make and how to avoid them. Access is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive briefings on accessible practice.
August 25, 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
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September 14, 2026 | Leadership Council Open House | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 45-minute virtual open house introducing the NOD Leadership Council, a community of companies including JP Morgan Chase, L’Oreal USA, and Toyota North America that work to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. Senior HR leaders meet NOD’s Disability Inclusion Specialists, hear about 2026 membership benefits, and learn how to scale inclusion efforts.
September 15, 2026 | Leadership Insights: Disability Inclusion Dialogues | National Organization on Disability
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET
A 90-minute virtual peer-focused discussion for senior-level NOD Leadership Council members on disability inclusion and workforce retention. The session features insights from Candee Chambers, Director of the Office of Public Liaison at the U.S. Department of Labor, who joins industry leaders to address strategic retention challenges.
September 22, 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
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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.
October 9, 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.
October 27, 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
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November 19, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Practices for Accessible Virtual Meetings | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members focused on practical, hands-on strategies for making virtual meetings more inclusive and accessible to all participants. The full briefing is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive members-only sessions.
November 24, 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
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December 17, 2026 | CEO Office Hours: Looking Back/Looking Forward | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD President and CEO Beth Sirull hosts a 45-minute virtual CEO Office Hours for a year-end reflection on disability inclusion milestones and a preview of the strategies shaping the coming year. The informal session invites participants to connect directly with Sirull and discuss what will drive greater impact in 2027.
December 22, 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
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⬆︎ 13.) Sponsor: Techopolis
👉️ Classified Advertisement: New Service From Techopolis | Techopolis
Our accessibility division, led by Taylor Arndt, just launched Taylor’s Teardowns. Taylor is a blind developer who uses your product the way a real customer would, with a screen reader and a keyboard, and tells you exactly where it works and where it falls apart. Not a scan from a tool, a real person actually trying to get something done. It is the fast, affordable way to find out where real users are struggling, for a fraction of what a full audit costs. Get yours at https://taylorarndt.gumroad.com.
Sponsor Since: May 1, 2026 📅️
Website: https://techopolis.app/ 🌐️
About: Techopolis LLC is a small, founder-financed Apple-platform software studio based in Austin, Texas, that builds privacy-first, accessibility-first apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The company is led by blind leaders: Founder and CEO Michael Doise, a legally blind iOS and macOS developer with a fourteen-year track record building foundational accessibility apps including VO Starter, ACB Link, NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile, PocketBraille, and the WayAround mobile apps, and Chief Operations Officer Taylor Arndt, born blind, an accessibility specialist and developer who supports the company’s operations and development. Their flagship product, Perspective Intelligence, is a private, on-device AI assistant for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built on Apple Foundation Models, with real-time live video scene description, OCR, transcription, and a deep-research agent that all run entirely on your device. Nothing leaves your phone.
Techopolis ships its core accessibility features for free, with productivity features behind an “All Access” subscription at $5.99 per month or $49.99 per year. The product family also includes Perspective Transcribe, Perspective Meetings, Perspective Notify, the Beyond The Gallery Apple Shortcuts community, and Current City, alongside free SwiftUI Basics coding classes for visually impaired developers and a 3D-printing line of tactile accessories under Techopolis Creations. The company has never taken venture capital, treats accessibility and privacy as product fundamentals rather than features, and is one of the most quietly important indie Apple studios serving the BLV community today.
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⬆︎ 12.) Sponsor: Lumin
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Lumin — The AI Voice Assistant for Email | Lumin
Lumin is an AI voice assistant that lets you manage email just by talking. Read, write, and reply — entirely by voice. Built for people who are blind or have low vision, ADHD, or dyslexia — and for anyone who’d rather talk than type. Works with Gmail. Join the waitlist for early access.
Sponsor Since: February 12, 2026 📅️
Website: https://luminade.ai/ 🌐️
Email: support@luminade.ai 📧️
About: Lumin is an AI voice assistant that lets you manage your email just by talking. Built for people with vision impairment, ADHD, and dyslexia, Lumin lets you read, write, and reply to email entirely by voice. Founded on the belief that the best interfaces start with accessibility. Whether you’re commuting, multitasking, or simply prefer voice, Lumin keeps you productive without compromise.
Try Lumin today at https://luminade.ai/.
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⬆︎ 11.) Sponsor: Hable
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Introducing Stactiles: High-Quality, 3D-Printed Tactile Stickers for Greater Independence
Today we are launching Stactiles; a revolutionary line of tactile stickers designed to make the world more accessible. Unlike standard labels or bump dots, every Stactile is 3D-printed using a specialized UV process, resulting in incredibly crisp, sharp textures that remain recognizable even after heavy use.
One of the most unique features is their touchscreen compatibility; the pressure from your finger passes directly through the sticker, allowing you to make inaccessible smart devices or flat-panel appliances fully tactile. The collection features 10 specialized sets, including tiny Braille cells, full QWERTY keyboard markers, appliance icons, and even emojis. Built to withstand the real world, these stickers are durable and even dishwasher safe.
For a deep dive into how these markers work, a detailed look at every available set, and information on worldwide shipping. You can explore the full our full article via the links!
🛒 Order: Online at https://iamhable.com or on Amazon at US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy.
Sponsor Since: January 6, 2026 📅️
Website: https://iamhable.com/ 🌐️
About: Hable is a Netherlands-based assistive technology company (founded in Eindhoven in 2018) focused on making smartphones and tablets easier to use for people who are blind or visually impaired. Built with extensive input from the blind community, Hable’s mission is to help users participate more fully in the digital world by offering practical, portable tools that improve speed, privacy, and confidence when navigating modern touchscreens.
Hable is best known for the Hable One, a pocket-sized Bluetooth Braille keyboard/controller that lets users type and control iOS and Android devices with tactile buttons, often without needing to take the phone out in public. They’ve since expanded their lineup with Hable Easy, a simplified button-based remote designed for straightforward, one-handed phone control (especially helpful for beginners and seniors), plus labeling solutions like SpeechLabel and tactile sticker sets (Stactiles) that help users identify and organize everyday items.
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⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: Vision Tech Academy
Sponsor Since: January 15, 2025 📅️
Website: https://visiontechacademy.com/ 🌐️
About: Vision Tech Academy is a website, platform and online directory dedicated to empowering blind and low-vision individuals by connecting them with trusted assistive technology educators for free.
Vision Tech Academy is the home of the free, access-technology specific, Online Directory of Educators (ODE).
Inspired by the legacy of John Panarese, the Academy website serves as a hub for accessible learning, offering a free directory of access educators, live and recorded courses, and resources to foster learning independence and success.
With an ongoing mission to provide high-quality, trusted, personalized training on tools like VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA and Braille technology, Vision Tech Academy bridges the gap between technology and accessibility, ensuring inclusive and accessible education for all.
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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: Donna Jodhan
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Donna J. Jodhan is seeking committed partners to help launch a dynamic three-day camp designed for students preparing to leave high school and young adults entering the workplace. This transformative camp focuses on empowering participants to believe in themselves and recognize their full potential.
By the end of the program, participants will be better prepared to navigate life’s next stage with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Partners will play a key role in supporting a meaningful initiative that equips young people with the mindset and skills needed for long-term success.
Sponsor Since: September 20, 2024 📅️
Website: https://donnajodhan.com/ 🌐️
About: Meet Donna J. Jodhan, LLB, ACSP, MBA. World-renowned blind advocate, accessibility champion, and change maker. Global leader in disability rights, digital accessibility, and inclusive policy reform.
Donna J. Jodhan is a globally recognized blind advocate, author, entrepreneur, law graduate, coach, and accessibility strategist whose groundbreaking work has transformed the landscape for people with disabilities in Canada and beyond. She is best known for turning legal victories into practical, lasting change — a mission she sums up in her guiding philosophy: “Turning policy into progress for people with disabilities.”
Donna’s career spans decades of advocacy, legal reform, entrepreneurship, and public engagement. Through her leadership she has inspired governments, corporations, and communities to break down barriers, uphold dignity, and ensure equal access for all.
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⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: Wayaround
👉️ Classified Advertisement: FREE Sampler Pack with a Purchase of Any 25-pack of WayTags | Wayaround
WayAround is a smartphone-based labeling app that works with your preferred accessibility settings. You just need the free mobile app and some WayTags ® to label items in the kitchen, garden, closet, office & more.
If you want to label something that’s inside, outside, wet, dry, hot, or cold, there’s a WayTag that will attach securely. WayTags come as stickers, buttons, magnets, and clips. Each of the different styles of WayTags work exactly the same. Simply choose the WayTag that’s best for what you want to label.
Purchase a 25-pack of any style of WayTag and get a free Sampler Pack so you can try all seven different WayTags. Enter the coupon code SAMPLE at checkout and the Sampler Pack will automatically be added to your cart. This is a $14.99 value! Limit one Sample pack per order.
Sponsor Since: January 5, 2023 📅️
Website: https://www.wayaround.com/ 🌐️
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About: WayAround is the app for your smart device that provides on-demand details about everyday things. The simple tag-and-scan approach lets you quickly and easily identify things around you. It also provides extra details, like how something works or when it expires. The result? Doing more of the things you want, with more confidence and more independence.
All the information you want with just a tap of your phone. No more waiting around to ask someone. You need just two things to get started: The free mobile app for iOS or Android and some of our smart WayTags®.
Accessible labels for the blind, deafblind, and anyone with vision loss. Your biggest problem isn’t poor eyesight. It’s that so much of the information in the world is visual. But you shouldn’t have to wait around for someone else to get the information you need. Or carry around a bulky, outdated device. There is a better way to get accurate and complete information every time. So you can reduce stress and gain independence.
Download The App (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wayaround-tag-and-scan/id1294361140?mt=8
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⬆︎ 7.) Sponsor: Aira
Sponsor Since: August 4, 2022 📅️
Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️
Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store
Plans and Pricing: https://aira.io/pricing/
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Email: support@aira.io 📧️
About: At Aira, we believe access to information is a human right. Aira breaks down accessibility barriers by providing on-demand video remote interpreting for both the blind and low-vision community, and the Deaf Community. People can download the Aira Explorer app or the Aira ASL app, and be instantly connected to a professional interpreter. Available 24/7/365, interpreters work with callers to facilitate more efficient communication and accomplish tasks together. Aira is proud to lead the way in delivering secure, on-demand, inclusive services that transform lives and open doors to new opportunities for all.
Contact Us | Access Partners | Plans and Pricing
Step One: Subscribe and Download. Pick the plan that lets you explore on your terms and on your time, sign up in a few minutes, and download the Aira app to your smartphone. Plans shown are for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Add or cancel at any time.
Step Two: Connect with an Aira Agent. On the first call, connect with one of our certified, specially-trained Agents and learn how everything works.
Step Three: Real-time Assistance. At the touch of a button, Aira delivers instant access to visual information, when and where you want it.
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⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Fable Tech Labs
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Learn Management Skills For Free. Get The Job You Want | Fable
Everyone deserves equal access to the internet which is why Fable works with people with disabilities who use assistive technologies like switch controls to improve the accessibility of websites and apps. Fable Pathways, a free, accessible, and on-demand skill-building program, is an extension of Fable’s mission. Fable Pathways provides new opportunities for people with disabilities to gain the skills they need, from experts like Judy Heumann and Kelly Ford, to contribute to improving digital accessibility.
Sponsor Since: June 30, 2022 📅️
Website: https://makeitfable.com/ 🌐️
Email: community@makeitfable.com 📧️
About: Fable is an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, connecting them to accessibility managers, user researchers, designers, and developers to build accessible user experiences.
Opportunities:
➜ Accessibility Tester: Testers drive meaningful change in digital accessibility by sharing feedback on the websites and apps of the companies that care. As a Tester, earn a competitive tech industry wage, learn valuable transferrable skills, and grow your career. Fable is looking for assistive technology users in the US or Canada to work the hours that they want, completely from home. No experience or resume required.
➜ Survey Respondent: Survey Respondents enjoy a remote, low-commitment income opportunity, all while contributing to accessibility research. Surveys are typically sent out once a month, and you can earn $5 to $50 per survey. Apply today if you identify as having a disability and live in the US or Canada. You do not need to use assistive technology to apply.
⬆︎ 5.) Sponsor: SelvasBLV
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Selvas BLV is so excited to attend the annual Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles, California next week! This competition recognizes the highest-performing students from a record-breaking year of participation across the United States and around the world. These students earned top scores among more than 2,000 competitors who took part in this year’s Braille Challenge season. Congrats to all the finalists, we can’t wait to meet you!
Sponsor Since: September 30, 2021 📅️
Website: https://selvasblv.com/ 🌐️
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About: SelvasBLV is a global manufacturer and distributor that has provided braille, magnification and accessible healthcare devices since 1999.
⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: Carroll Center for the Blind
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Elevate Your Skills With Our Screen Reader User Tester Training Program At The Carroll Center For The Blind
Launch your career in the digital accessibility field! The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 5-week remote intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training program builds skills for employment opportunities within the Digital Accessibility industry. Participants are prepared for CPPAC certification and Section 508 Trusted Tester. Graduates can participate for paid internships with Fidelity. Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester today.
Sponsor Since: August 5, 2021 📅️
Website: https://carroll.org/ 🌐️
Phone: (617) 969-6200 📱️
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About: The Carroll Center for the Blind is the foremost leader in vision rehabilitation services for individuals confronted by the challenges of vision loss. Our mission is to empower those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. Established in 1936, the renowned Carroll Center for the Blind has been serving those with vision impairment for over eight decades; we are known nationally as a premier Vision Rehabilitation Center. Located just outside of Boston on a sprawling campus in Newton, Massachusetts, we proudly serve ALL ages and ALL stages of vision loss. With the ongoing promise of improving the lives of people with vision-related problems, The Carroll Center for the Blind has pioneered many innovative services allowing people who are blind or have low vision to learn the skills to be independent in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. Our services include vision rehabilitation, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support, and recreation opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired of all ages. For over 80 years, the expertise of Carroll Center staff has provided help for thousands of blind and visually impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living.
⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions
👉️ Classified Advertisement: The Title II Deadline Was Extended. Don’t Get Comfortable. | Pneuma Solutions
On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice officially extended the compliance deadlines for ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility.
If you serve a population of 50,000 or more, your new deadline is April 26, 2027.
If you are under that threshold, you are now looking at April 26, 2028.
A lot of people are reacting to this as relief. I wouldn’t. The frustration from the blind community is real – when people hear “extension,” the reaction is not academic. It is personal.
We have been waiting. That said, let’s make one primary fact clear. The expectation is still the same. State and local governments are required to make their web content and mobile applications accessible. All that moved is the date on the calendar.
If this extension gives you the space to build a real, sustainable approach to accessibility, it is a good thing.
If it becomes an excuse to wait, it’s going to make the problem worse.
Sponsor Since: June 3, 2021 📅️
Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐️
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About: Backed by two decades of creating award-winning accessible cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell. For more information on their individual profiles, click on their respective bio pages. We’re proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Our tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from our secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, we offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from our website. Our consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Access to information is not a privilege, it’s a right. It’s also your right to obtain affordable, accessible cloud solutions to serve your end user. When organizations like yours implement our tools, together we help make it a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Want to know more about how we can help you become more inclusive?
Contact us here. We’ll be happy to discuss how our tools can help with your accessibility needs.
⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Freedom Scientific
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 5th Generation Refreshable Braille Displays | Freedom Scientific
Our world-class refreshable Braille displays deliver efficient Braille input and outstanding output for your PC or mobile device. The robust Bluetooth® connectivity provides seamless use with Windows®, Mac®, iPhones®, iPads®, and Android TM smartphones and tablets. Ergonomic navigation features allow quick, natural hand movements for greater productivity. When used with JAWS® screen reading software, they support our popular Braille Study Mode, an interactive tool for teaching and learning Braille. Learn more today.
Sponsor Since: April 15, 2021 📅️
Website: https://www.freedomscientific.com/ 🌐️
Email: info@vispero.com 📧️
Phone: (800) 444-4443 📱️
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About: Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, is a leading worldwide brand of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. We offer products designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. World-renowned JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reading software and ZoomText screen magnification software provide users the independence and ability to seek education and obtain or maintain a career after vision loss. Our expansive product line includes both low vision and blindness technology for all aspects of daily living. The wide range of RUBY, TOPAZ, and ONYX desktop and portable video magnifiers are designed for their ease of use and assist with daily activities. Our impressive line of blindness hardware products include refreshable Braille displays and scanning and reading devices, offering many options tailored to fit individual needs.
⬆︎ 1.) Sponsor: A. T. Guys
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If you’re like me, you probably have more things to plug into your computer than available ports. That’s why we’ve now added the Pluggable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub. Plug it into your laptop and you will get 3 USB ports, SD and Micro SD card slots, a USBC charging port, and an HDMI video port. It’s available now for just $29.95.
Sponsor Since: June 11, 2020 📅️
Website: https://www.atguys.com/ 🌐️
Phone: (269) 216-4798 📱️
Email: support@atguys.com 📧️
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About: ATGuys.com. Your access technology experts, home for cool gadgets, accessories, and more. Our products are all tested to work great for blind and visually impaired users but also work just as well for anyone. If there’s an item you’re looking for, or if you have a question, please don’t hesitate to send us a message or call (269) 216-4798 📱️.
⬆︎ 16.) Sponsor: OneCourt
👉️ Classified Advertisement: OneCourt Announces Special Offer For Top Tech Tidbits Readers | OneCourt
What if you could feel your favorite sports right under your fingertips, in real time, and without a sighted friend’s narration?
OneCourt created the world’s first tactile sports broadcast that turns official game data into vibrations, so Blind and Low Vision fans can feel the action in real time. After 2 years of delighting fans in NFL, NBA, and MLB venues, OneCourt is excited to announce that consumer preorders are now open!
With OneCourt’s tablet and All-Access bundle, you’ll be the first to access NFL, NBA, and MLB games from the comfort of your couch, watch party, or sports bar.
Every Top Tech Tidbits reader who enters the code “TTT26” at checkout will receive 1 free month of OneCourt’s All-Access subscription! That’s one more month of watching all of your favorite MLB, NBA, and NFL games, for FREE.
Sponsor Since: June 13, 2026 📅️
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About: OneCourt is a Seattle-based assistive-technology company, founded in 2021 at the University of Washington, that invented the “tactile broadcast,” a new way for blind and low-vision fans to follow live sports by touch. Its patent-pending haptic tablet pairs with interchangeable, raised court-and-field overlays and taps the official tracking data the NFL, NBA, and MLB already collect, translating it into a “haptic language” of trackable vibrations. Resting their palms on the surface, fans feel the play unfold in real time, paired with synchronized audio, experiencing the game independently and at the same instant as the crowd around them.
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