Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Volume 1074

3 Accessibility Products That Make Everyday Tasks Easier | Hands-On Review | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | July 1, 2026

Showcasing accessible tools for daily living, Sam from The Blind Life examines three inventive products aimed at improving independence for people with vision impairments. Through hands-on demonstrations, he assesses Crayon Caps, Perkins Brailler Key Caps, and the Accessible Paint Stick Handle, highlighting how thoughtful design can transform everyday routines.

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

A.) 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.

B.) 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.

C.) 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.

D.) 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.

E.) 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.

July 2, 2026 📅️

2.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Create a Document in Google Docs with JAWS | Freedom Scientific via TopTechTidbits.com | July 2, 2026

Google Docs is a part of the Google Workspace suite of applications and is widely used in schools and in the workplace to create, edit, and share documents.

July 1, 2026 📅️

3.) 3 Accessibility Products That Make Everyday Tasks Easier | Hands-On Review | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | July 1, 2026

Showcasing accessible tools for daily living, Sam from The Blind Life examines three inventive products aimed at improving independence for people with vision impairments. Through hands-on demonstrations, he assesses Crayon Caps, Perkins Brailler Key Caps, and the Accessible Paint Stick Handle, highlighting how thoughtful design can transform everyday routines.

4.) VPAT vs TAG Undisputed Championship | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | July 1, 2026

Showcasing a real-world VPAT audit, Shawn Jordison walks viewers through a document that immediately flagged concerns on his desk. With clear analysis, Jordison highlights why specific compliance oversights can cause significant trouble for organizations seeking digital accessibility.

5.) Disability Debrief at 200 | DisabilityDebrief.org | July 1, 2026

Marking its 200th edition, Disability Debrief reflects on growth from a solo newsletter to an international platform featuring 28 writers from 20 countries. Editor Peter Torres Fremlin recaps investigations into the International Disability Alliance scandal, highlights series on disability and climate change by Áine Kelly-Costello, and examines data challenges with statistician Jennifer Madans. The retrospective underscores the publication’s role in exposing issues and shaping discourse in the global disability movement.

6.) SiteImprove.ai MCP Server Now Integrates Into Customer AI Workflows Within Lovable, Anthropic Claude, VS Code and Figma to Bring Accessibility Into Every Environment Where Digital Experiences Are Created | MarTechSeries.com | July 1, 2026

Siteimprove announced its MCP Server now integrates with Anthropic Claude, Lovable, VS Code, and Figma, allowing the Siteimprove.ai Accessibility Agent to audit and remediate accessibility issues directly at content creation. CEO Nayaki Nayyar says the update enables real-time compliance across 40+ ecosystem partners and design tools, aiming to prevent inaccessible digital experiences at the source.

7.) Join Us for Our July 2026 Training Events | VisperoTraining.com | July 1, 2026

Freedom Scientific’s July 2026 schedule includes live webinars on prompt engineering for AI and managing complex documents with JAWS, both offering ACVREP credits. A recorded session on JAWS Skim Reading will be provided to Insert J Club members. Registration is required for live events held via Zoom.

8.) Web Accessibility Calendar for July 2026 | A11y With Diana | July 1, 2026

Diana rounds up notable accessibility-related dates in July 2026, including the Tech4Good Awards, Disability Awareness Day, a webinar marking the ADA’s 36th anniversary, International Self-Care Day, and the Disability:IN Global Conference.

9.) Selvas BLV: New Apps for BrailleSense and a USB Braille Driver Update for Windows | Selvas BLV | July 1, 2026

Selvas BLV announces three new downloadable apps for the BrailleSense 6 and 6 mini, including a web TV app, along with an important announcement about the USB braille driver for Windows.

10.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins | July 1, 2026

The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne about how the Braille Bloom brings paper braille into the modern digital age.

June 30, 2026 📅️

11.) Blind Life Forever Channel Song | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 30, 2026

Sitting down with heartfelt thanks, Sam spotlights “Blind Life Forever” and highlights the special creative contribution from viewer Islay Rodriguez. By adding writing credit and sharing Islay’s channel, Sam underscores the collaborative spirit and direct artist permission behind the track’s use.

12.) Twin Technology for Restoring Sight and Touch | NeuroscienceNews.com | June 30, 2026

A comprehensive review led by Giacomo Valle at Chalmers University of Technology reveals that brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for artificial vision and touch share nearly identical hardware and algorithms, despite 50 years of separate development. The finding is expected to accelerate sense-restoration tech for both paralyzed and blind patients by allowing breakthroughs in one domain to rapidly benefit the other.

13.) Why Accessibility Is an Operational Capability, Not a Feature | SmashingMagazine.com | June 30, 2026

Teams building with AI face a growing accessibility gap as rapid UI generation often omits semantic structure, leading to broken user journeys for those with disabilities. Mikhail Prosmitskiy details why accessibility must be treated as an ongoing operational capability, integrated into design systems, code review, and CI/CD pipelines, rather than as a one-off compliance checklist. Recent studies, including the 2026 WebAIM Million report and AI security assessments, reveal how automated and AI-generated code frequently introduce accessibility and security failures by default.

14.) Zoho Writer Now Offers Enhanced Accessibility and Usability to Make It Easy to Use for Everyone | Zoho.com | June 30, 2026

Zoho Writer’s latest update brings accessibility improvements aligned with WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA standards, including keyboard-only navigation, screen reader support, and over 50 keyboard shortcuts. The update also adds vision, hearing, mobility, and language options, a redesigned Distribute mode, adaptive toolbar, and easier access to extensions in the Tools menu.

15.) The Power of Prompting: Maximize Productivity for Better Results | Vispero.com | June 30, 2026

Vispero announces a live AI webinar, “The Power of Prompting: Maximize Productivity for Better Results,” focused on improving output from AI tools through advanced prompting strategies. The session covers iterative prompt refinement, practical use cases, and techniques that increase accuracy and relevance, with ACVREP credits available for live attendees.

16.) Top Accessibility Solutions for Digital Compliance and User Experience | 85Ideas.com | June 30, 2026

Digital accessibility is now critical for compliance, user experience, and brand trust, with effective solutions requiring both automated auditing and manual testing against WCAG standards. The article details inclusive design systems, screen reader compatibility, accessible media, and document remediation, while cautioning against relying solely on accessibility overlays. Ongoing monitoring and staff training are emphasized as keys to sustaining true accessibility.

17.) Level up Your Accessibility Game With A11y.quest | a11yBlog | June 30, 2026

a11yBlog highlights a11y.quest, a quiz site with questions relevant to people studying for the Web Accessibility Specialist exam or looking to sharpen their accessibility knowledge.

18.) George Bell: Assistive Technology Community Loses One of Its Founding Friends | STRIVE Ability | June 30, 2026

A tribute to George W. F. Bell, managing director of Techno-Vision Systems, who died on June 24, 2026 at age 79 after decades supplying braille translation software and supporting blind and visually impaired people.

19.) AppleVis Unlimited: What’s New and Noteworthy for June 2026 | AppleVis.com | June 30, 2026

The June 2026 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, the monthly digest from AppleVis, curates new and updated app entries, accessibility news, podcast episodes, and popular community discussions for blind and low-vision Apple users.

20.) Software Braille Keyboard From Nicholas Adams | The Braillists Foundation | June 30, 2026

The Braillists Foundation shares Nicholas Adams’s BrailleKeyboard, a Windows app that turns an ordinary keyboard into a UEB braille input device that works across the operating system without specialized hardware, available from the Microsoft Store.

21.) NVDA 2026.2 Beta 5 Available for Testing | NV Access | June 30, 2026

NV Access has released NVDA 2026.2 beta 5 for testing; installing the beta opts users into the beta channel, with feedback collected through the project’s issue reporting process on GitHub.

June 29, 2026 📅️

22.) The Importance Of Continuous Web Accessibility Monitoring | Accessible Web RAMP | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | June 29, 2026

Showcasing the latest continuous web accessibility practices, Shawn Jordison highlights how ongoing monitoring is essential for maintaining both usability and compliance. With an in-depth look at the Accessible Web RAMP platform, he details the blend of automated scanning and manual testing needed to keep digital experiences truly inclusive over time.

23.) Blind Traveler Says He Was Left Behind Twice During Trip, Raising Questions About Airline Assistance | CBSEnws.com | June 29, 2026

Tony Maglione, a blind passenger, reported being left without assistance by airline staff at both Philadelphia International Airport and again during a connection in Charlotte after flight disruptions. While federal rules require airlines to aid passengers with disabilities, Maglione’s case, detailed by CBS News Philadelphia, highlights ongoing inconsistencies and advocates’ calls for better training and enforcement. American Airlines apologized, issued Maglione a $350 travel credit, and is reviewing the incident with its vendor.

24.) The Five Biggest Problems That Make Your Apartment Website Not ADA Compliant With WCAG 2.1 | AmericanApartmentOwnersAssociation.org | June 29, 2026

Accessibility gaps, including poor color contrast, inaccurate image descriptions, non-informative links, unaddressed abbreviations, and overreliance on compliance widgets, frequently render apartment websites non-compliant with WCAG 2.1 and ADA requirements. Manual audits and expert validation remain necessary as automated tools alone cannot resolve critical accessibility shortfalls for disabled users.

25.) Vision Lost, Life Changed: Understanding Kansas City Vision Loss Injury Claims | OurCultureMag.com | June 29, 2026

Kansas City vision loss injuries, often stemming from preventable accidents or negligence, can lead to significant medical costs, lost income, and long-term impact on independence and quality of life. The article details types of injuries, liability considerations, and the evidence required to pursue damages under Missouri and Kansas law, including how insurance and legal representation can affect outcomes.

26.) Runtime Snapshots #18 – Structured Runtime Perception: The Layer Agents Are Missing | DevTo.com | June 29, 2026

Structured runtime perception is positioned as the critical missing layer for browser-based AI agents, bridging the gap between what users intuitively perceive and what an agent can access. Rather than relying on screenshots, accessibility trees, or raw DOM, the piece details how a structured snapshot delivers actionable and reliable page state, enabling LLM-driven agents to operate within real authenticated sessions, especially when APIs are insufficient or unavailable.

27.) Accessible Isn’t Always Usable | DasAt.com.au | June 29, 2026

An editorial from accessibility auditor Narelle Wright on the difference between accessible and usable, arguing that meeting technical criteria is only the starting point for letting people move through a site or document independently.

28.) Why I Built Three New Accessibility Bookmarklets | Converge Accessibility | June 29, 2026

Converge Accessibility introduces three new WebAlign accessibility bookmarklets that check keyboard focus, heading structure, and language markup directly in the browser.

29.) AI Manager: The First Football Management Video Game Accessible to All | AI Manager | June 29, 2026

AI Manager is a free, fully accessible football management game built by a blind developer, letting players lead one of more than 700 teams from a database of over 19,000 players.

30.) An AI-Powered Shortwave Radio Resource | The SWLing Post | June 29, 2026

The SWLing Post highlights HQ Shortwave Radio, a new online resource that lets users enter a frequency and uses AI to help identify what is currently on the air, alongside broadcast schedules, propagation data, and station listings.

31.) Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue Added to the NLS BARD Collection | NLS BARD | June 29, 2026

The National Library Service has added the audiobook Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue (DB137218) to its BARD collection; the book traces Apple’s history from its founding through the Steve Jobs and Tim Cook eras.

32.) TD Sound Manager for Windows Audio Panels | TD Programs | June 29, 2026

TD Sound Manager is a lightweight Windows utility that quickly opens several classic audio panels and unmutes playback using global hotkeys or a menu, and can run in the background or start with Windows.

June 28, 2026 📅️

33.) Accessible App Overview: Hadley App Ep. 55 | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 28, 2026

Showcasing the latest Companion app from Hadley, The Blind Life outlines how the tool brings the organization’s accessible learning resources to both Android and iOS devices. Viewers gain insight into features such as direct access to support and a streamlined interface for engaging with Hadley’s services.

34.) Basics With BITS: New Outlook Survival Guide for May 16, 2026 | Blind Information Technology Solutions | June 28, 2026

An episode of Basics With BITS from Blind Information Technology Solutions covering the new Outlook, presented as a screen-reader-friendly walkthrough for users moving from Outlook Classic.

35.) Basics With BITS: Outlook Classic for April 25, 2026 | Blind Information Technology Solutions | June 28, 2026

An episode of Basics With BITS from Blind Information Technology Solutions covering survival mode in Outlook Classic, presented by Heidi Coggins as a screen-reader-friendly walkthrough.

36.) PowerToys May Get a Feature That Lets You Alt-Tab Within an App | XDA Developers | June 28, 2026

XDA reports that a developer has proposed AltWindowCycle, a PowerToys utility that would let users cycle between tabs within a single app using Alt and the backtick key, similar to Alt-Tab but scoped to one application.

37.) Quill, the Screen-Reader-First Writing Studio, Version 0.8.0 Beta 1 Now Available | Quill | June 28, 2026

Community Access has released Quill 0.8.0 Beta 1, a screen-reader-first writing studio built for and by blind and low-vision writers, available free as a public beta.

June 27, 2026 📅️

38.) Audiobook Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl (& Princess Donut!) | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | June 27, 2026

Analytical framing the rise of the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook series, Sam sits down with Rachel, Myrna, and Dan to unpack the fandom and comedic creativity that set these stories apart. Their conversation highlights the impact of Jeff Hays’ narration, key character favorites, and the wildest twists experienced across the books.

39.) My Experience as a Blind Person With GoodMaps Indoor Navigation | Jeffrey’s Soapbox | June 27, 2026

A first-person account of using GoodMaps indoor navigation across several venues, including the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference and locations in Ottawa, from the perspective of an experienced blind traveler.

June 26, 2026 📅️

40.) Access Point: an NV Access and World Services for the Blind Technology Series | World Services for the Blind | June 26, 2026

World Services for the Blind and NV Access introduce Access Point, a collaborative technology series released alongside NVDA updates that highlights new features, practical strategies, and real-world applications for computer access.

41.) The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More, 5th Edition | Carroll Center for the Blind | June 26, 2026

The Carroll Center for the Blind has released the fifth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More by David Kingsbury, available free in Word and ePub formats for JAWS, NVDA, and Narrator users working with Windows and Office.

42.) How to Use iPhone Accessibility Settings | AppleInsider | June 26, 2026

AppleInsider’s Amber Neely rounds up iPhone accessibility settings that many users overlook, showing how features originally built for accessibility double as practical everyday workflow tools.

43.) Humanware Releases Free DAISY Audio Tutorial on Using the Meta Smart Glasses | HumanWare | June 26, 2026

Humanware has released a free DAISY audio tutorial on using the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, recorded by Kimm Nova of Mystic Access.

44.) Leasey 11.5 Potential Release Date | Hartgen Consultancy | June 26, 2026

Brian Hartgen shares an update on the forthcoming Leasey 11.5 release, noting strong interest in Leasey Word, Leasey Social, and Leasey Media Centre, along with enhancements made in response to beta testing feedback.

45.) NVDA Sync From Andre Louis | Andre Louis | June 26, 2026

Andre Louis shares NVDA Sync, a portable Windows utility that keeps an installed copy of NVDA aligned with up to five portable copies, with command-line switches for automation.

46.) Quickmail 0.7.6 Now Includes a Basic Calendar View | Kelly Ford | June 26, 2026

Kelly Ford has released QuickMail 0.7.6, which adds a basic calendar view for accepted appointments, improves display of newsletters and other email, speeds up startup, and fixes several bugs.

June 25, 2026 📅️

47.) A Free Year of ElevenReader Ultra for Tech-VI Subscribers | Tech-VI Listserv | June 25, 2026

The Tech-VI list owner shares a promotion offering Tech-VI subscribers a free year of ElevenReader Ultra, the app that uses natural AI voices to read a user’s own documents, articles, and books from sources such as Bookshare and the Internet Archive.

48.) Quill Has Its Own Account on Mastodon | Tech-VI Listserv | June 25, 2026

The Tech-VI list owner notes that Quill, the text editor designed for screen reader users and still in beta, now has its own Mastodon account at quillforall@mastodon.social for updates.

49.) Update About BrailleDoodle From the TouchPad Pro Foundation | TouchPad Pro Foundation | June 25, 2026

The TouchPad Pro Foundation shares an update on its BrailleDoodle tactile literacy device, including news from a recent manufacturing trip to China.

50.) KeyQuest: A Free, Fully Accessible Typing Adventure Game For Blind And Low-Vision Windows Users | Webfriendlyhelp.com | June 25, 2026

KeyQuest from Web Friendly Help LLC is a free Windows typing adventure game built for blind, low-vision, and keyboard-only users, with spoken guidance, braille display support, high contrast compatibility, text scaling, and Focus Assist. It includes guided lessons, speed tests, sentence practice, accessible games, Spanish accent shortcuts, progress tracking, custom practice sentences, and quiet automatic updates that preserve saved progress.

Last Week 📅️

51.) Depois Do Sucesso No Android, Visionauta Chega Ao iPhone | Tensorial.com.br | June 24, 2026

After its strong reception on Android, Visionauta, a free AI-powered app developed by Jonathan Santos, is now available on iOS. The app provides blind and low-vision users with real-time voice conversations with AI, offline text reading, multi-currency banknote recognition, AI scene description, and full VoiceOver integration. Santos, himself blind, previously worked at Google and Samsung.

52.) Everybody Is Vibe Coding: Here Is What That Does to Accessibility, and What to Actually Do About It | Taylor Arndt | June 24, 2026

Taylor Arndt argues that the rise of AI-assisted vibe coding is producing inaccessible software, and lays out practical steps developers can take, pointing to open-source accessibility agents on GitHub.

53.) Screen Reader Usage Statistics and Trends | BeAccessible | June 24, 2026

BeAccessible compiles current screen reader usage statistics, covering market share, device and browser preferences, and common barriers, drawing on data such as the WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey.

54.) So, Your WordPress Theme Isn’t Accessible: How to Fix It Using a Phased Plan That Survives Updates | Access-Ability | June 24, 2026

The Access-Ability newsletter outlines a phased plan for making an inaccessible WordPress theme accessible, using child themes so that fixes survive theme updates, with reference to WCAG and ARIA guidance.

55.) Web Accessibility Is Not Something You Understand by Reading the Criteria | A11y With Diana | June 24, 2026

Diana argues that web accessibility is best understood through people’s real experiences rather than by reading WCAG criteria first, and points to empathy-building tools such as AccessibilityLens, Funkify, and RGBlind.

56.) No Sight Required: the Blind User’s Guide to AI by Tony Gebhard Now in DAISY Format | Tony Gebhard | June 24, 2026

Tony Gebhard’s book No Sight Required: The Blind User’s Guide to AI is now available in DAISY format for playback on Victor Reader, NLS book readers, and braille displays.

57.) Speaking Access: Voice Control for Windows by Voice | Speaking Access | June 24, 2026

Speaking Access is a Windows program that lets users control most of their computer with plain-language voice commands; designed for blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and keyboard-injured users, it is available through the Microsoft Store with a 30-day free trial.

58.) Vispero Connect, June 2026: Product Updates, Agentic AI, and the Corporate Side of Accessibility | Vispero | June 24, 2026

The June 2026 episode of Vispero Connect, formerly FSCast, covers recent Freedom Scientific product updates and the new Cloud Settings Sync feature, a corporate perspective on accessibility and accessible kiosks, and an introduction to AI agents.

59.) Real Estate Website Accessibility: Browsing Search Results With a Screen Reader | UsableNet | June 23, 2026

UsableNet’s Michael Taylor walks through the accessibility barriers screen reader users encounter when browsing real estate search results, an area he says has lagged behind in digital accessibility.

60.) Honor 600 Pro Review | Accessible Android | June 22, 2026

A detailed accessibility-focused review of the Honor 600 Pro Android phone, covering setup without sighted assistance, screen reader performance, and daily use over about a month.

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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
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September 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

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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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November 19, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Practices for Accessible Virtual Meetings | National Organization on Disability

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December 17, 2026 | CEO Office Hours: Looking Back/Looking Forward | National Organization on Disability

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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.

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