Access Information News for Monday, July 27, 2026 – Volume 1077

Mental Health At Work: Building Inclusive & Resilient Workplaces | National Organization on Disability | YouTube.com | July 24, 2026

In this breaking episode, National Organization on Disability convenes workplace leaders to address how companies can foster real mental health inclusion as Disability Pride Month aligns with the ADA anniversary. Panelists Rachel Duncan, Adam Nemer, and Tiffany Yu share firsthand strategies for supporting employees through stigma, policy, and systemic pressures. Their conversation surfaces urgent lessons for building support systems that strengthen workforce resilience and ensure no one is left behind.

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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked News Articles From Last Week 📊️

A.) Podcast: Driven By Purpose: She Didn’t Know How to Cook. Then She Lost Her Vision. Then She Opened a Business | Isaac Shapiro of Cleanlogic and The Inspiration Foundation | July 20, 2026

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Isaac Shapiro, Mike Ghesser, and Evan Rosenblum sit down with Chef Deborah Erickson, executive chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen. Deborah’s story is one of the most unexpected and inspiring on the show. After losing her vision to retinitis pigmentosa, she enrolled at the Oregon Commission for the Blind, discovered a love for cooking she never knew she had, went to culinary school as the only blind student in her class, and eventually took a leap of faith to launch The Blind Kitchen, a business dedicated to teaching blind and visually impaired people how to cook safely and confidently. She did all of this while learning what it truly means to solve problems with creativity instead of sight.

B.) Apple Readies Movie About Prominent Disability Rights Activist | DisabilityScoop.com | July 14, 2026

Apple Original Films will premiere “Being Heumann,” a biopic about disability rights leader Judy Heumann, as the opening night film at the Toronto International Film Festival. Adapted and directed by Siân Heder, the film stars Ruth Madeley as Heumann and is based on the activist’s pivotal 1977 sit-in for Section 504 enforcement. The movie debuts September 10 in Toronto.

C.) Reading The Most Unhinged Comments About Me | Jessica Kellgren-Fozard | YouTube.com | July 17, 2026

Cutting through the noise around online commentary, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard examines the wildest, most personal remarks left on her content and what their intensity reveals about digital culture. She highlights the intersection of feminism, homophobia, and internet discourse, offering a candid glimpse at both the vitriol and the support communities experience online.

D.) She Got A Cochlear Implant As An Adult To Please Her Family – What It’s Really Like | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | July 17, 2026

Analytically unpacking family dynamics and identity, Molly Burke sits down with Chrissy Marshall for a revealing conversation on navigating Deaf culture and the complexities of cochlear implants. Burke surfaces how expectations, communication barriers, and personal autonomy shape lived experiences within hearing families. This candid discussion exposes the emotional stakes and deep-seated perceptions that influence choices around disability and technology.

E.) Uber Reverses ‘Disability Tax’ After Outcry | ABC.net.au | July 16, 2026

Uber has dropped a $5 surcharge for its Assist service, reversing a move criticized as a “disability tax” by advocates and service providers. After meetings with key disability groups, Uber Australia managing director Emma Foley said the company would instead form an Accessibility Advisory Group to address service concerns. Tamara Searant of Guide Dogs Australia called the initial surcharge unacceptable and lacking consultation with stakeholders.

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2.) Podcast: Driven By Purpose: The Anti-Ableist Manifesto Author on Why the Burden Always Falls on Us | Tiffany Yu | July 27, 2026

At nine years old, Tiffany Yu was in a car accident that took her father’s life and permanently paralyzed one of her arms. For the next ten years, she told no one. She wore long sleeves year-round, even through hot Washington D.C. summers, and told people her dad was away on a trip. In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro sit down with Tiffany Yu, founder of Diversability, bestselling author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, and member of the FIFA World Cup Accessibility Advisory Board. Tiffany takes us from the car accident that changed everything, to the three moments in one month that finally cracked the dam open, to the cultural shift she believes we are standing on the edge of right now. This is a conversation about shame, pride, allyship, and what it actually takes to change the way the world sees disability.

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3.) Debra Erickson Clip 3 | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | July 26, 2026

Showcasing a fresh approach to accessible cooking, Debra Erickson walks viewers through essential techniques in her signature style. Her hands-on demonstration shines new light on adaptive tools that are making kitchens more inclusive and practical.

4.) Debra Erickson Clip 2 | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | July 26, 2026

Showcasing practical kitchen solutions, Debra Erickson walks viewers through her latest techniques for accessible cooking. The segment highlights adaptive tools and methods designed to enhance efficiency and confidence for people with visual impairments.

5.) Debra Erickson Clip 1 | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | July 26, 2026

Highlighting a pivotal aspect of adaptive cooking, Debra Erickson walks viewers through practical strategies from her own kitchen. Her discussion foregrounds accessibility, offering actionable insights into how thoughtful techniques can empower cooks with vision loss.

6.) Montana Association For The Blind Presentation | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | July 26, 2026

Showcasing adaptive strategies, The Blind Kitchen outlines key highlights from the Montana Association for the Blind presentation. The session surfaces fresh practical details on accessible kitchen techniques and community support resources.

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7.) Academy Launches To Train Paraeducators | DisabilityScoop.com | July 24, 2026

Connecticut has introduced the Paraeducator Preparation Academy, a free six-week program aimed at easing the state’s special education staffing shortage. Backed by $1 million in state funding, the academy trains high school graduates for the ParaPathways exam and requires a three-year commitment to work in Alliance Districts. The program covers study materials, exams, and offers Spanish-language support.

8.) Families Speak Out After Arizona State School of the Deaf & Blind Violates Special Education Law | KGUN9.com | July 24, 2026

The Arizona Department of Education has found that the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind violated federal special education law by failing to properly involve Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in student placements. Families, including those of Nani Peach and Liza Smith, voiced concerns about loss of specialized care and disruptions caused by the school’s move and student redistribution. A state-appointed monitor will oversee corrective actions by August 28.

9.) Medicaid Withholds Over $1 Billion In Funds To States | DisabilityScoop.com | July 24, 2026

The Trump administration is withholding over $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California, citing suspected fraud and compliance concerns in high-risk programs serving people with developmental disabilities and others. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that further documentation is required before funding can be released. State officials argue the cuts will impact vulnerable residents.

10.) Meta Is Giving Free AI Smart Glasses to Every Blind Veteran in America | TechYahoo.com | July 24, 2026

Meta announced it will provide free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to each of the approximately 130,000 legally blind US veterans, starting this summer through the Blinded Veterans Association and VA centers. The glasses use onboard cameras and voice-activated AI to read text, identify objects, and assist with daily tasks, requiring only a compatible smartphone. Mark Zuckerberg described the initiative as Meta’s largest-ever device donation.

11.) Smart Or Stupid? Accessability Advocate Donna J. Jodhan Asks the Question | BarrierFreeCanada.org | July 24, 2026

Advocate Donna J. Jodhan argues that effective advocacy relies on putting reason before passion, highlighting the importance of informed action based on evidence rather than emotion. She draws on Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s guidance while reflecting on the challenges advocates face when making decisions that balance personal passion with strategic thinking.

12.) From Malibu To Homeless – What It’s Really Like | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | July 24, 2026

In this episode, Molly Burke sits down with Sammy Carroll to explore the harrowing realities of addiction, homelessness, and recovery. Burke draws out the human cost of substance abuse, from growing up in privilege to rebuilding after hitting bottom, while highlighting the ongoing impact for families. Carroll’s story underscores the complexities women face on the street and the possibility of hope after profound loss.

13.) Mental Health At Work: Building Inclusive & Resilient Workplaces | National Organization on Disability | YouTube.com | July 24, 2026

In this breaking episode, National Organization on Disability convenes workplace leaders to address how companies can foster real mental health inclusion as Disability Pride Month aligns with the ADA anniversary. Panelists Rachel Duncan, Adam Nemer, and Tiffany Yu share firsthand strategies for supporting employees through stigma, policy, and systemic pressures. Their conversation surfaces urgent lessons for building support systems that strengthen workforce resilience and ensure no one is left behind.

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14.) Handi-Link Team Alex, Soccer, Musician | Cam Wells | CJAM 99.1 FM | July 23, 2026

This program focuses on disability issues. Host Cam Wells will explore all sides of this comparing and contrasting with able bodied life. This week Featuring: Tammy Gravlev: All Abilities Soccer. Meghanne Storey Musician. Joshua Poulsen: Team Alex.

15.) After Uproar, Feds Back Off Rushed Effort To Approve New Autism Plan | DisabilityScoop.com | July 23, 2026

Federal officials postponed a meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee after disability advocates objected to having only four days for public feedback on a proposed 336-page strategic plan. Groups such as the Autism Science Foundation and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network pushed for an extension, criticizing the lack of transparency and limited opportunities for public input. HHS said it will reschedule the meeting and extend the comment period.

16.) The Boomer Boom: Serving Travellers With Accessibility Challenges | OpenJaw.com | July 23, 2026

A record number of elderly and differently-abled travellers now require accessible journeys, driven by a global accessible tourism market projected to hit $170 billion within a decade. Recent incidents, such as Air Canada’s mishandling of wheelchairs, have pushed airlines and airports to expand services like in-terminal pharmacies and accessibility plans. Advisors are urged to pre-verify mobility needs for clients as demand for dignified service rises.

17.) Accessible Menus, Clearly Labelled Make-Up and Lighting Among Small Changes That Could Make a Big Difference to Blind and Partially Sighted People | RNIB.org.uk | July 23, 2026

A survey commissioned by RNIB found that 62% of blind and partially sighted people rarely share frustrations or suggestions for accessible changes, despite 96% believing it is important to do so. Claire Sisk and Dan Pembroke highlight unmet needs in makeup labeling and restaurant lighting, while audio description voice preferences include David Attenborough and Morgan Freeman.

18.) Major Social Security Change Will Help Millions Who Need Answers on Disability Benefits | AL.com | July 23, 2026

The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security platform, introducing online submission for disability adjudication forms, real-time claim status tracking, and faster access to proffer letters and other key notices. Chief of Disability Adjudication Jay Ortis said these digital enhancements will streamline operations for about 10 million Americans receiving disability benefits.

19.) Lemay’s Addition to Montreal Basilica Emphasizes Accessibility | ArchPaper.com | July 23, 2026

Montreal’s Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal now features a new step-free, fully accessible Welcome Pavilion and bell tower designed by Lemay, following a decade of renovation. The project includes glass walls, elevators, green roofs, and restored historic elements, supporting over two million annual visitors. The LEED Silver–certified addition recently won a Prix d’Excellence from the Ordre des architectes du Quebec.

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20.) Netflix Making Kids’ Shows More Accessible | DisabilityScoop.com | July 22, 2026

Netflix will add American Sign Language overlays performed by Deaf actors to 73 kids and family titles, including “The Magic School Bus Rides Again” and “Pokémon Horizons.” The streaming platform partnered with SignUp Media to provide over 200 hours of ASL-supported content, aiming to improve accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children who may not yet read captions.

21.) Rebecca A Withey: What a Weekend Seminar in Edinburgh Taught Me About Assumptions (BSL) | LimpingChicken.com | July 22, 2026

Rebecca A Withey recounts her experience as a deaf BSL user attending a 1,400-person seminar in Edinburgh. Access barriers ranged from inaccessible train information to poor venue seating and lack of awareness among attendees. After initial isolation, Withey found improved understanding and communication when misconceptions were addressed, highlighting both persistent accessibility issues and the impact of familiarity on inclusion.

22.) Vermont Is Not Educating Students With Disabilities Up to Federal Standards | VTDigger.org | July 22, 2026

The US Department of Education has rated Vermont as “needs intervention” for failing to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, marking a downgrade from prior years. Vermont now risks losing up to $2.4 million in annual federal funding if the state does not improve within two years. State officials cite ongoing reforms, but local experts highlight persistent leadership gaps and achievement disparities among students with disabilities.

23.) Way We Were: Accessibility Has Long Been Important to Park City | ParkRecord.com | July 22, 2026

Park City has a longstanding commitment to accessibility, with initiatives dating back to the 1970s, including ski clinics for people with disabilities, foundational work by the National Ability Center, and hosting Special Olympics events. Wheel the World recently verified 30 local spaces as accessible, and the city continues to balance historical preservation with ADA compliance in public spaces and housing.

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24.) We Are Stronger Together. Join the Circle. | DrKirkAdams.com | July 21, 2026

Dr. Kirk Adams announces the creation of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, aiming to unite leaders and advocates across sectors to fight for human dignity and justice. The campaign seeks funds to build a digital platform for collaboration and resource sharing, emphasizing cross-movement cooperation instead of isolated advocacy.

25.) Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera | Wired.com | July 21, 2026

Halliday has introduced the $599 G2 smart glasses, prioritizing workplace privacy by omitting cameras while offering AI-powered audio recording, live transcription, and real-time subtitles in 45 languages. The G2 targets professionals and provides a display for on-the-fly meeting insights and summaries, but lacks visible notification when recording audio. Paid AI service tiers range from $10 to $99 per month, with a free option available.

26.) New Film Spotlights Theater Company for People With Disabilities | DisabilityScoop.com | July 21, 2026

A new documentary, “Center Stage PossABILITIES,” follows a faith-based theater company in San Antonio created by Leah and Raul Chapa to give adults with disabilities, including their son Julian, opportunities to perform leading roles. Directed by Taylor James Johnson, the film captures the troupe’s approach of adapting roles to each actor and highlights the community and recognition it provides for participants.

27.) Parents Of Children With Autism Frustrated Over Long Wait Times, Denials Of Service | DisabilityScoop.com | July 21, 2026

Years-long waitlists, provider shortages, and insurance denials are leaving families like Misty Vicky’s without timely autism care for their children despite a dramatic rise in diagnoses. Parents in Pennsylvania report extended delays, high out-of-pocket costs, and logistical barriers just to access basic therapies. Local officials are now investigating service denials by Magellan Behavioral Health.

28.) Students With Disabilities Increasingly Served In General Education Classes | DisabilityScoop.com | July 21, 2026

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that 1.1 million more students with disabilities spent at least 40% of their school day in general education classrooms during the 2023-2024 year compared to a decade earlier, a 25% increase. Robyn Linscott of The Arc noted progress but highlighted continuing disparities in inclusion by state and disability type.

29.) Some Missourians Demand Department of Revenue Create Permanent Disability Accommodations | ABC17News.com | July 21, 2026

The Missouri State ID Access Coalition, composed of 22 groups including Empower Missouri and Services for Independent Living, is pressuring the Missouri Department of Revenue to implement permanent ADA accommodations online, by phone, and in licensing offices. The coalition requests clearer processes and dedicated contact options for homebound individuals seeking identification services. DOR Director Trish Vincent stated the department will not expand current online offerings.

30.) How We Spent Our Family Vacation in Boston: One Wheelchair, Three Kids, and Four Days | CNTraveler.com | July 21, 2026

Jenn Allen recounts navigating Boston with three children and a wheelchair, noting that accessibility is fully integrated across many city locations, including all-abilities playgrounds and the Old Town Trolley. The family found practical benefits such as free metered parking with a handicap placard and accessible public transportation, while highlighting the importance of verifying hotel accessibility directly before booking.

31.) Celebrating the Americans With Disabilities Act in San Francisco | KQED.org | July 21, 2026

Roxie Theater’s ADA celebration features screenings of ‘Sign 504 Now!’ and Vivien Hillgrove’s ‘Vivien’s Wild Ride’, marking the 36th anniversary of the historic law. The event includes a panel with Crip Camp director Jim LeBrecht, Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, Dr. Kevin Mintz, and Hillgrove, who reflects on disability, activism, and resilience in San Francisco’s history.

32.) Students With Disabilities Are Spending More Time in Mainstream Classrooms | The74Million.org | July 21, 2026

A federal Government Accountability Office report found a 25% increase from 2012 to 2024 in the number of students with disabilities spending most of their day in general education classrooms. Lawmakers including U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Bernie Sanders warn that shifting special education oversight from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services could undermine years of inclusion progress.

33.) Blind Girl Reacts To Toph In The Original Avatar: The Last Airbender | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | July 21, 2026

Reacting to the portrayal of Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Molly Burke offers her own experience as a blind woman to provide sharp commentary on authenticity and representation. She highlights the nuances in how blindness is depicted in mainstream media and unpacks what resonated with her as a longtime advocate for inclusivity.

34.) We Made This For My Wheelchair! | Squirmy and Grubs | YouTube.com | July 21, 2026

In this demo, Shane Burcaw teams up with Michael to unveil a custom 3D-printed multi-purpose desk designed specifically for his wheelchair. The project highlights adaptive technology’s ability to enhance accessibility and daily independence.

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35.) Justice Department Deems Major ADA Guidance ‘Not Enforceable’ | DisabilityScoop.com | July 20, 2026

The DOJ has declared its longstanding Olmstead ADA guidance “not enforceable,” signaling it will no longer rely on the 2011 Q&A that shaped disability rights enforcement for over a decade. Legal experts, including Alison Barkoff and Regan Rush, warn that the move may create uncertainty for states and undermine community integration mandates previously upheld by courts.

36.) Many Cancer Survivors Have Impairments That Make Using Mobile Devices and Websites Difficult | TheConversation.com | July 20, 2026

A study by Devorah Kletenik and Rachel F. Adler finds that 70% of US cancer survivors experience long-term functional limitations, including cognitive, physical, and visual impairments, which often make mobile apps and websites difficult to use. The researchers urge that accessible design and user testing involving survivors are critical as survivorship rises.

37.) Ireland’s National Rail Operator Introduces New Accessibility Technology Across Its Network | Thiis.co.uk | July 20, 2026

Iarnrod Eireann, Ireland’s national rail operator, will deploy a Passenger Assistance Management System from Transreport to improve assisted travel coordination. Launching October 2026, the system aims to streamline requests, station handovers, and enhance accessibility for the 65,000+ annual assisted passenger journeys. CEO Mary Considine and government officials highlight its role in supporting national disability strategy goals.

38.) ‘Band-Aid Over a Bullet Wound’: Disability Community Says Windsor Needs To Address Accessible Transit Gaps | WindsorStar.com | July 20, 2026

Windsor city council approved a one-year extension and slashed renewal fees for wheelchair-accessible taxicabs, aiming to alleviate critical transport shortages for people with disabilities. Local advocate Dave Robbins-Singh and others argue these measures are temporary fixes that do not address systemic barriers, citing limited vehicles and high costs as major obstacles.

39.) Accessibility Group Slams Metrolinx for ‘Stupidest Ramp,’ Lack of Elevator at Finch West LRT | CBC.ca | July 20, 2026

Disability advocates from the AODA Alliance criticized Metrolinx for providing only a 261-foot ramp instead of an elevator connecting Line 1 and Line 6 at Finch West Station, calling it the “stupidest ramp in the world” and an “illusion of accessibility.” Metrolinx states it is conducting user testing with people representing various disabilities and stands by its consultation process with the TTC.

40.) Netflix and ASL Company SignUp Media Are Making Hundreds of Hours of Kids Programming More Accessible | IndieWire.com | July 20, 2026

Netflix has partnered with SignUp Media to provide American Sign Language interpretations for 200 hours of Kids & Family programming, spanning 73 titles and 41 franchises. The ASL interpretations, accessible via a Google Chrome extension, include series like “Pokémon Horizons” and “CoComelon” as well as films such as Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.” SignUp produced all interpretations within two months.

41.) Great British Summer Savings Is a Brand Opportunity, but Accessibility Will Make It Fly | TheDrum.com | July 20, 2026

Jonathan Hassell, CEO of Hassell Inclusion, argues that the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme will only truly benefit families if venues prioritize accessibility as well as cost savings. He highlights that for families with disabled members, barriers often begin with inaccessible booking processes, and brands that address accessibility can build greater loyalty and revenue.

42.) She Didn’t Know How To Cook. Then She Lost Her Vision. Then She Opened A Business | Driven by Purpose | YouTube.com | July 20, 2026

Sitting down with Chef Deborah Erickson, Isaac Shapiro, Mike Ghesser, and Evan Rosenblum unpack how one woman’s late-in-life vision loss sparked a new mission to make kitchens accessible for the blind and visually impaired. The hosts trace the evolution of The Blind Kitchen from its founder’s first day in culinary school as a blind student to the development of unique tools and community resources for accessible cooking. Their conversation highlights how adversity and creativity can transform not just a livelihood but an entire approach to empathy and inclusion through food.

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43.) City’s Key Role in Helping Disabled People Hailed | CaNewsYahoo.com | July 19, 2026

Jenni Pettican, a disabled content creator, is raising awareness of Selwyn Goldsmith’s 1960s work in Norwich, including England’s first accessible public toilet and 15 dropped kerbs, which continues to influence accessible design. Goldsmith, himself disabled, advocated for listening directly to disabled communities when shaping urban environments. Esther Routledge of Historic England notes Goldsmith’s curb-cut legacy benefits not only disabled people but parents and others worldwide.

44.) Ottawa Company Develops Robotic Arm to Lend a Hand to People With Disabilities | CBC.ca | July 19, 2026

Sielo Robotics, an Ottawa-based startup, is developing Arlo, an assistive robotic arm aimed at helping people with physical disabilities perform daily tasks. With $1 million in seed funding raised in May, the team is iterating on its fourth-generation prototype and collaborating with users like Hollis Pierce to refine usability. The goal is an affordable, insurance-covered device for at-home use.

45.) Blind Movie-Goer Seeks Improved Cinema Accessibility | CranbourneNews.StarCommunity.com.au | July 18, 2026

After being told that Audio Description (AD) was unavailable at Village Cinemas, Berwick resident Samuel Valavanis, who is blind, relied on a friend to narrate the film, only to learn later that AD was available. Valavanis and his colleagues at Unmatched Futures have launched an awareness campaign and are urging cinemas to improve staff training and expand accessibility services.

46.) New Mexico Disability Community Urges Further State Protections Amid Federal Uncertainty | GoodMenProject.com | July 18, 2026

Disability advocates in New Mexico are pressing for stronger state-level protections as federal disability rights enforcement faces uncertainty. Citing recent moves by the DOJ and guidance rollbacks under President Trump, leaders like Kaity Ellis and Eli Fresquez are urging legislators to introduce an accessibility act, push for universal text-to-911, and ensure continued community-based services statewide.

47.) Accessible Sports Gaining Momentum After Successful Rugby Event | SteinbachOnline.com | July 18, 2026

A recent “Give it a Go” wheelchair rugby event at Steinbach’s Southeast Event Centre drew 22 participants, signaling growing interest in adaptive sports in the region. Paralympian Jared Funk and advocate Brianna Seewald emphasized how local access breaks down barriers for people with disabilities, providing both physical opportunities and community support. More sessions are planned via the Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association.

48.) Darline Graham’s Career Centered Disability. Now She Could Help Shape National Policy. | 19ThNews.org | July 17, 2026

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to the US Senate after decades leading disability and vocational rehabilitation efforts in South Carolina. Advocates like Able South Carolina’s Kimberly Tissot praised her practical expertise and bipartisan approach, as Graham announced both her candidacy and intent to continue her family’s legacy. Her lack of prior political office and her close work with disability legislation are central to expectations for her Congressional tenure.

49.) The Chef Imagining a More Accessible World, One Meal at a Time | NYTimes.com | July 17, 2026

After a 2020 spinal cord injury, chef Lay Alston now hosts accessible dinner events in San Diego, reimagining both kitchen and table design for wheelchair users and visually impaired guests. Her series, Yaya’s Crib, foregrounds intentional seating, Braille menus, and accessible layouts inspired by her own experiences navigating restaurants post-injury.

50.) Minnesota Uses Accessibility to Improve Maps’ Communication | GovTech.com | July 17, 2026

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is enhancing digital map accessibility to meet federal ADA compliance deadlines in 2027 and 2028. GIS Application Analyst Jason Ewert emphasizes the need for high-contrast colors, keyboard access, and clear communication design. Minnesota’s initiatives and resource center have become reference points for other states and organizations advancing GIS accessibility.

51.) Making Unemployment Insurance Accessible for People With Disabilities | NationalEmploymentLawProject.org | July 17, 2026

Michele Evermore highlights that people with disabilities face an 8.9 percent unemployment rate, more than double that of people without disabilities. She calls for comprehensive updates to UI systems and processes, stressing accessibility in digital forms, password resets, and policy reforms to ensure equal benefit access. The piece emphasizes that universal design can benefit all users.

52.) New Study Highlights the Growing Economic Power of the US Disability Consumer Market | Hks.Harvard.edu | July 17, 2026

Working-age Americans with disabilities now possess $675 billion in disposable income, with $107 billion in discretionary spending, according to a new study co-authored by Carr-Ryan Fellow Reid Jewett Smith. The research urges businesses to see accessibility as a strategic advantage, though significant income disparities persist for disabled workers.

53.) Handi-Link Ask Aayla, Power Hockey, Shine | CAM Wells | CJAM 99.1 FM | July 16, 2026

This program focuses on disability issues. Host Cam Wells will explore all sides of this comparing and contrasting with able bodied life. This week Featuring: Nancy Corcoran: Ask Ayla. Meghan Hines: Power Hockey Canada. Tiffany Houston Shine Foundation.

54.) Hotel Website Accessibility: Check-In, Messaging, and in-Stay Barriers for Blind Guests | UsableNet.com | July 15, 2026

The second post in UsableNet’s hotel accessibility series follows the stay itself, looking at the barriers blind guests encounter in contactless check-in, in-stay messaging, and digital guides once the booking is done.

55.) Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi | Wired.com | July 13, 2026

Tesla is developing a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, according to senior policy advisor India Herdman, who informed DC lawmakers that production is underway in Texas. While Tesla’s current robotaxi fleet and Cybercab are not wheelchair accessible, the company has not specified a timeline for rollout. No US robotaxi firms currently offer fleetwide wheelchair-accessible driverless rides.

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July 27, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

July 28, 2026 | Reducing Accessibility Rework in Higher Ed Course Materials | Venngage

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Most course material accessibility problems don’t come from a lack of awareness – they come from a workflow gap nobody’s fully mapped out. We’re hosting a roundtable digging into exactly that: where rework actually originates, what real process changes have cut it down, and where things fall apart as material moves from faculty to instructional design to the LMS.

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 28, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

July 29, 2026 | AER International Conference 2026 | Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired

The biennial AER International Conference, hosted by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, brings together educators, rehabilitation specialists, orientation and mobility instructors, researchers, and advocates from around the world to share innovations, best practices, and emerging research in the field of visual impairment and blindness. AER 2026 takes place July 29–August 2, 2026 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, and registration is open.

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.

July 29, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

July 30, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

August 3, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

August 6, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

August 7, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

August 8, 2026 | Creative AI Tools | Technology User Group At The Maryland State 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
The Technology User Group (TUG) will be showcasing a plethora of creative AI tools: think of it as a digital playground where imagination takes center stage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be all over the headlines, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, you’ll see just how surprisingly fun and easy it can be to experiment with these tools yourself. During our presentation, we’ll spotlight a variety of technologies that spark creativity, inspire new ideas, and help you express your own talents in fresh ways. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already dabbling, this session will entertain, surprise, and maybe even ignite a new hobby.

August 10, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

August 11, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

August 12, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:31 PM PT, 2:31 PM MT, 3:31 PM CT, 4:31 PM ET, 8:31 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

August 13, 2026 | How Can Employers Better Recruit & Retain College Talent with Disabilities? | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability explores how employers can reach one of the most overlooked talent pools—college students and recent graduates with disabilities—with a practical look at accessible recruiting, meaningful campus connections, and retaining new hires once they are on board.

August 13, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

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, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.

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 17, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

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 20, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

August 21, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

August 24, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

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
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

August 25, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

August 26, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

August 27, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

August 31, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

September 3, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

September 4, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

September 7, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

September 8, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

September 9, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

September 10, 2026 | Virtual Career Fair | National Organization on Disability

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
The National Organization on Disability hosts a free virtual career fair connecting disability-inclusive employers with job-ready candidates, giving students and hiring teams alike the tools and direct access to succeed at inclusive recruitment.

September 10, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

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, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free open house, the National Organization on Disability introduces its Leadership Council—a community of companies advancing disability inclusion in the workplace—and the partnership opportunities available to organizations ready to turn intention into measurable results.

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 14, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

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 17, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

September 18, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

September 21, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

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
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

September 22, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

September 23, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

September 24, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

September 28, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

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

The National Organization on Disability convenes leaders from business, technology, and advocacy at its Times Center gathering in New York to explore how emerging technologies—including AI, extended reality, and smart devices—are reshaping accessibility and the future of disability inclusion in the workforce.

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, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.

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
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

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
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

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, 6:00 PM GMT
In a free, year-end CEO Office Hours led by Beth Sirull, the National Organization on Disability reflects on milestones in disability inclusion and looks ahead to the strategies that will shape the coming year.

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
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Hadley

Sponsor Since: September 18th 2023 📅️

Website: https://hadleyhelps.org/ 🌐️

Email: info@hadleyhelps.org 📧️

Phone: (800) 323-4238 📱️

Get Started: https://hadleyhelps.org/learn 🎓

What would you like to learn today?

Donate: https://hadleyhelps.org/donate/support-hadley ❤

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund its programs.

About: The mission of Hadley is to create personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss or blindness to thrive — at home, at work, and in their communities.

Founded in 1920 by William Hadley, an educator who lost his eyesight later in life, Hadley offers practical help, connection and support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and professionals supporting them. With Hadley, you can discover new ways to do things that have become more difficult due to vision loss and connect with a network of peers who “get it.” And you don’t need to come to Hadley. Hadley’s help comes to you; online, on the phone or through the mail.

Since relaunching in July 2020, more than 70,000 people have signed up with Hadley, registering more than 200,000 workshop interactions. And our workshops have 98% satisfaction ratings. We reach all 50 states and more than 100 countries. And more people learn braille from Hadley than from any other organization worldwide.

Hadley is a proud partner of the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program.

Hadley’s help conveniently meets learners where they are. Free of wait lists. Free of office visits. Free of charge.

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⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Eyes on Success

Sponsor Since: August 21, 2023 📅️

Website: https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/ 🌐️

About: This half-hour weekly podcast and radio program discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss. It is available through radio reading services across North America, via several internet streaming services, and to everyone else as a podcast. To date, the show has been downloaded in all 50 states in the US and over 100 other countries on all the inhabited continents. Eyes On Success is hosted and produced by Peter Torpey and Nancy Goodman Torpey.

Each episode is basically a success story. Some are human stories of visually impaired people’s accomplishments in academics, employment, sports or pastimes. Others are descriptions of adaptive aids that enable visually impaired people to achieve things. These include screen readers, magnifiers, navigation aids, and others. In all cases, the focus is on success.

Eyes On Success has been airing weekly since January 2011. Prior to January 2013 the name of the show was ViewPoints. Other than the name, nothing has changed.

Listening To Eyes On Success

You can listen to Eyes On Success on your smart home device by saying “play the Eyes On Success podcast”, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or listen on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, YouTube or your local radio reading service. Listeners can also follow the show on Facebook and X (Formerly Twitter).

Connecting with Eyes On Success

Email: To contact us with questions, comments or suggestions for future shows send an e-mail to hosts@EyesOnSuccess.net 📧️.

Weekly Announcements: If you would like to receive weekly announcements of upcoming episodes, you can join our low traffic “announcements only” list by sending an e-mail to: EyesOnSuccess+subscribe@GoogleGroups.com 📧️.

Email Forum: If you would like to connect with other listeners and share your thoughts about what you’ve heard on the show, you can join our listener email forum by sending an email to: EOS_Discuss+Subscribe@GoogleGroups.com 📧️

⬆︎ 1.) Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions

Sponsor Since: November 7th 2022 📅️

Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐️

Email Newsletter: Click here to receive periodic news via email concerning Pneuma Solutions products for business, consumers and education.

Sales: (866) 202-0520 📱️

Support: (650) 249-1000 📱️

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.

⬆︎ 13.) Sponsor: Blind Professionals Network (BPN)

Sponsor Since: April 13, 2026 📅️

Website: https://blindpronet.org/ 🌐️

Email: BPN@BlindProNet.org 📧️

Phone: +1 (800) 699-8238 📱️

About: Blind Professionals Network (BPN) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing the professional success of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Fully staffed by BVI professionals, BPN’s wealth of education, passion, and lived experience leads the efforts in bridging the employment gap between talent and opportunity. Through our no cost professional development trainings, mentorship, and a dynamic network routed in our core values of the acronym “SUCCESS”, , we equip our members with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to thrive in today’s workforce. Complementing these premier services, our BPN Workplace Solutions division partners with employers to deliver custom Jaws training, accessibility testing, and professional development training to enhance inclusive hiring, training, and retention strategies. Together, these two focus areas Unite to break barriers and achieve professional success.

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⬆︎ 12.) Sponsor: Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion (ISDI)

Sponsor Since: January 24, 2026 📅️

Website: https://i4sdi.org/ 🌐️

About: The Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion (ISDI) is a Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 to help individuals and organizations build the capability to create workplaces, and communities, where diversity, equity, and inclusion are real, practical, and sustainable. ISDI’s work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and a long-term, systems-change mindset that goes beyond one-off trainings or performative efforts.

ISDI is best known for stewarding the Northwest Diversity Learning Series (NWDLS), a respected DEI education program with more than 27 years of impact, offering virtual, interactive workshops led by thought leaders and subject matter experts from across the country and Canada. ISDI also offers special events, small learning cohorts, and professional development sessions that equip leaders, HR/DEI practitioners, and employees with actionable skills for inclusive leadership and healthy dialogue across difference. In addition, ISDI provides consulting and curated resources to help organizations strengthen strategy, leadership accountability, and measurable progress toward more inclusive and equitable cultures.

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⬆︎ 11.) Sponsor: The Blind Kitchen

Sponsor Since: January 15, 2026 📅️

Website: https://theblindkitchen.com/ 🌐️

About: The Blind Kitchen is an accessibility-driven culinary brand founded by legally blind chef and educator Debra Erickson. Built to help people with vision loss cook safely and confidently, The Blind Kitchen curates adaptive kitchen tools alongside clear, practical instruction, showing that losing sight doesn’t mean losing your place in the kitchen.

Through an intentionally accessible online experience and a growing library of step-by-step demos, tips, and strategies, The Blind Kitchen empowers blind and low-vision cooks (and the people who support them) to reclaim independence, creativity, and joy around food, because independence belongs in every kitchen.

Kitchen | Store | About the Chef | FAQs | Library | Recipes | Contact

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⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: The Cooking Without Looking TV Show

Sponsor Since: January 12, 2026 📅️

Website: https://cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com/ 🌐️

About: The Cooking Without Looking TV Show is an award-worthy, barrier-breaking TV show and podcast created and executive produced by Renée Rentmeester to change the way we see blindness, by showing blind and low-vision cooks doing what they love: preparing delicious meals with confidence, creativity, and humor. Originally launched on public television, the series has grown into a multi-platform experience that features talented hosts and guest cooks who share real-life kitchen strategies, adaptive techniques, and the kind of practical know-how that makes cooking feel possible, enjoyable, and empowering for everyone.

Designed with accessibility at its core, Cooking Without Looking goes beyond what’s on the screen. Episodes emphasize clear, descriptive instruction and sensory cues, sound, texture, aroma, and timing, so viewers and listeners can truly follow along, and recipes are shared in ways that support independence. Produced through the Vision World Foundation, the show also connects audiences with resources and community, proving week after week that great cooking isn’t about eyesight, it’s about skill, curiosity, and the joy of making something wonderful.

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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: Driven By Purpose Podcast

Sponsor Since: November 3, 2025 📅️

Website: https://thedrivenbypurposepodcast.com 🌐️

About: We’re building more than a media company — we’re cultivating a global movement where purpose drives progress.

What began as a mission to create employment for the 1 in 4 Americans living with disabilities has grown into a dynamic platform at the intersection of advocacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Our goal is simple: to amplify the voices, solutions, and stories that are driven by purpose.

At Driven by Purpose, we spotlight purpose-led businesses, breakthrough technologies, and human stories that challenge limits and redefine what’s possible. From adaptive innovations to inspiring leaders, we explore how purpose fuels progress and unlocks potential.

But this isn’t just about raising awareness — it’s about taking action. Through powerful content, strategic partnerships, and accessible platforms, we’re building bridges between those who need solutions and those creating them.

⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: The Blind Guide, LLC

Sponsor Since: October 6, 2025 📅️

Website: https://theblindguide.com 🌐️

About: The Blind Guide is passionate about helping people thrive with vision loss. My website includes many resources for people losing their vision and their caregivers. Register for my weekly blog post or read one or more of my eBook series, which cover the initial vision loss journey through education, entertainment, and home modifications.

Assistive technology is a key enabler of thriving with blindness. I’ve worked with emerging technologies to make everyday life more accessible and enjoyable, enabling independent travel, better access to sporting events, your inner musician, and so much more.

My ecosystem also includes resources for jobseekers and employers. The list of jobs someone who is blind cannot do is much shorter than the list of jobs they can do. Ask me about employment programs from cybersecurity to talent sourcing.

For employers, I can connect you with a hidden market of exceptional, resilient talent: people who are blind plus veterans and military spouses.

⬆︎ 7.) Sponsor: Able News at The Viscardi Center

Sponsor Since: July 4, 2025 📅️

Website: https://ablenews.com 🌐️

Email: ablenews@viscardicenter.org 📧️

About: Able News at The Viscardi Center is a monthly periodical for, by, and about people with disabilities. It amplifies the perspective of a diverse disability community and reports on news, technology, sports, health and wellness, culture, travel, advocacy and opportunities to learn and connect. It is a valuable resource and brings readers disability news like no other source.

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⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Aira

Sponsor Since: September 9, 2024 📅️

Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️

Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store

Plans and Pricing: https://aira.io/pricing/

Phone: NA: +1.800.835.1934 📱️ | AU: +1.800.765.096 📱️ | UK: +0.800.046.5668 📱️ | NZ: +1.800.425.451 📱️

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About: Aira’s mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible with visual interpreting.

We provide a live, human-to-human professional assistance service, an accommodation or productivity tool, that enhances independence by delivering on-demand, skilled and reliable visual interpreting for just about any task. Using the powerful combination of a camera and the Aira app on someone’s device of ‘choice’, a professionally-trained agent will assist by visually interpreting what is in the camera’s view or on screen, from describing to reading, from explaining to navigating – just about anything, safely and securely. Aira supports a growing range of devices including smart and tactile button phones, desktop computers and soon, wearables.

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David lost his sight when he was 8 years old and had to learn Braille. Since then, he completed high school, went to Sydney University receiving a Social Work degree, spent 4 years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job.

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