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Cutting through perceptions around rare disease, Molly Burke sits down with Roman Perkins to reveal what it means to outlive a childhood prognosis and build an independent life. Their conversation navigates hurdles from misdiagnosis and low expectations to the powerful role of advocacy, community, and representation for those living with disabilities.
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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked News Articles From Last Week 📊️
A.) 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.
B.) 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.
C.) 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.
D.) 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.
E.) 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.
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2.) Podcast: Driven By Purpose: The Man Behind Disappointing Affirmations on Mental Health, Humor, and Toxic Positivity | August 3, 2026
In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro sit down with David Tarnowski, the creator behind Disappointing Affirmations, one of Instagram’s most beloved and thought-provoking pages with 2.7 million followers. After being diagnosed with bipolar two and ADHD, Dave found an unexpected outlet: making memes that poke holes in toxic positivity and give people permission to just sit in it for a minute. What started as a post from a meditation retreat upstate turned into books, a desk calendar, and a community of millions who finally feel like someone gets it.
3.) Event: RESIST! Join the Launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion: A LinkedIn Live Event | September 1, 2026 at 11AM PT | DrKirkAdams.com | August 3, 2026
There are moments in history when simply holding the line is not enough. This is one of those moments. Across the country, organizations, educators, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, advocates, and community leaders who believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are facing unprecedented challenges. Programs are being dismantled. Funding is disappearing. Professionals are feeling isolated. Too many people who have dedicated their lives to building stronger, more inclusive communities are wondering where to turn next.
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4.) “I know I’m capable, but I find myself getting frustrated.” | Hadley | August 2, 2026
Vision loss doesn’t always happen all at once. For Kara, it keeps changing, which means she’s constantly figuring out what she can and can’t do. Hear how she’s learning to adjust, deal with the frustrations, and take each day as it comes.
August 1, 2026 📅️
5.) Handi Link July 30 2026 Tangled Arts, Yoga, Mayor YouTube Edit | Cam Wells | CJAM 99.1 FM | August 1, 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: Coco Nicole Daignault: Coco Yoga. Sean Lee: Tangled Arts. Mike Bradley Mayor of Sarnia.
July 31, 2026 📅️
6.) ‘504: The Musical’ Revisits Protest That Advanced Disability Rights Movement | DisabilityScoop.com | July 31, 2026
Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver debuts “504: The Musical,” a new production recounting the 1977 San Francisco sit-in that pressured federal officials to enforce Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, led by real-life disability rights activist Judith Heumann. Director Ben Raanan and actor Jolee Harston emphasize its ongoing relevance as federal enforcement of disability protections faces new challenges.
7.) Disability Does Not Discriminate – We Must Never Forget! We Must Always Be Ready | BarrierFreeCanada.org | July 31, 2026
Disability can impact anyone regardless of age, gender, occupation, income, or social status, often without warning. The piece calls for proactive preparation, inclusive communities, and accessible public spaces, emphasizing that no one is immune to disability and that inclusion and equal opportunities should be a matter of justice rather than charity.
8.) Pushback on Ed Department Plan to Offload Special Education Intensifies | DisabilityScoop.com | July 31, 2026
A bipartisan Senate committee vote is intensifying opposition to the Department of Education’s plan to shift responsibilities for special education to the Department of Health and Human Services. Lawmakers including Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Tim Kaine argue the move undermines congressional intent, as disability advocates and former officials warn of risks to students’ rights. Secretary Linda McMahon defends the transition as a commonsense partnership.
9.) Shane Is Worried About His Appearance | Squirmy and Grubs | YouTube.com | July 31, 2026
Showcasing a mix of everyday revelations, Shane Burcaw guides viewers through his latest musings on accessibility, unexpected discoveries at Costco, and the ongoing Pokémon card craze. Alongside Hannah, he shares moments that give a fresh perspective on living with disability and the joys found in daily rituals.
10.) What It’s Really Like To Outlive Your Life Expectancy | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | July 31, 2026
Cutting through perceptions around rare disease, Molly Burke sits down with Roman Perkins to reveal what it means to outlive a childhood prognosis and build an independent life. Their conversation navigates hurdles from misdiagnosis and low expectations to the powerful role of advocacy, community, and representation for those living with disabilities.
July 30, 2026 📅️
11.) AI Has Ideas About Intellectual Disabilities. It’s Not Always Accurate | DisabilityScoop.com | July 30, 2026
A new study by Special Olympics International and Oregon State University finds that leading AI models like ChatGPT and Claude often portray people with intellectual disabilities as dependent, childlike, and in need of supervision. Researchers analyzed 25,000 AI-generated stories, concluding that these patterns echo ableist stereotypes and risk perpetuating biased decision-making in areas like healthcare and employment.
12.) Progress Is Real, but Fragile | DisabilityDebrief.org | July 30, 2026
Disability Debrief editor Peter Torres Fremlin surveys global disability inclusion, policy reforms, and funding cuts, noting both progress and setbacks in 39 countries. Features include disability benefit increases in Bangladesh and Thailand, legal action by Tom Shakespeare against Anthropic over alleged AI copyright infringement, and analysis of 20 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
13.) This Is Your Invitation: Help Build a Community Where Everyone Belongs | DrKirkAdams.com | July 30, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, calls for support to launch a Community Coalition focused on accessibility, belonging, and inclusion across diverse groups. The initiative aims to address isolation by providing a collaborative platform where individuals and leaders can connect, share resources, and foster equitable opportunities.
14.) Alpena Builds Accessibility Roadmap by Listening First, Improving Public Spaces for Everyone | RapidGrowthMedia.com | July 30, 2026
Alpena’s city leaders developed an accessibility roadmap by partnering with Disability Network Northern Michigan and prioritizing feedback from residents like Amy Stevens, who has lived experience navigating public spaces with a disability. Rather than waiting for grant funding, Alpena incorporated upgrades into its capital improvement plan and focused on affordable, practical solutions, demonstrating how small cities can make inclusion a core part of infrastructure planning.
15.) Designer Aims to Elevate Quality of Life Through Accessible Housing Plans | RapidGrowthMedia.com | July 30, 2026
Designer Jolene De Jong and Disability Advocates of Kent County launched a set of free, accessible housing prototypes and a design guide to surpass Michigan’s minimum accessibility standards. The project, funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, involved architects, builders, and people with disabilities to create adaptable kitchen and bathroom designs for safer, more independent living.
16.) On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging for Drivers With Accessibility Needs Doubles in 12 Months | Thiis.co.uk | July 30, 2026
New FOI research by Vauxhall shows the number of UK councils providing on-street EV charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in a year, with 49 out of 194 councils offering adapted charge points or those meeting PAS 1899:2022 standards. Despite this progress, three quarters of councils still lack accessible charging, highlighting continued disparities across regions such as London, the North West, and Scotland.
17.) MTA and Disability Advocates Settle Long-Running Elevator Accessibility Suit | AmNY.com | July 30, 2026
A nearly decade-long lawsuit between the MTA and disability rights advocates has been settled, mandating expanded elevator outage alerts, improved signage, employee training, and real-time updates to make the NYC subway more accessible. The agreement comes after litigation in federal court and follows earlier MTA commitments to make 95% of stations accessible.
18.) What We Got Wrong…10 Years In | Squirmy and Grubs | YouTube.com | July 30, 2026
Sitting down with a decade of hindsight, Shane Burcaw and Hannah Burcaw dissect the first impressions and surprising misconceptions that shaped their early relationship. Through candid storytelling, they reflect on personal growth and the evolving understanding that has defined their marriage and digital presence.
July 29, 2026 📅️
19.) Care Left In Limbo Amid Medicaid Fraud Crackdown | DisabilityScoop.com | July 29, 2026
Following a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) initiative to root out Medicaid fraud under federal pressure, thousands of social service providers were abruptly reviewed or disenrolled, placing critical services for adults with developmental disabilities in jeopardy. Over 2,730 organizations appealed, with only about 750 reinstated. The state faces uncertainty after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services withheld $199 million in payments.
20.) For Some D.C. Disability Advocates, Accessible Self-Driving Vehicles Sound Too Good to Be True | WAMU.org | July 29, 2026
Due to limited information, only the article title is available: some D.C. disability advocates express skepticism about the accessibility of self-driving vehicles. Details about specific concerns, pilot programs, or company statements were not accessible from the provided content.
21.) Local Woman Experiences Accessibility Nightmare at Science North During a Wedding | CTVNews.ca | July 29, 2026
A woman who uses a wheelchair reported significant barriers at Science North in Sudbury during a wedding, including issues with an “accessible washroom.” Her experience has prompted frustration and could lead to a human rights complaint, raising questions about accessibility standards at public venues in Northern Ontario.
22.) What Disabled Artists Want Philanthropy to Know | FordFoundation.org | July 29, 2026
Recent research by Social Insights Research, commissioned by the Ford and Doris Duke Foundations, reveals philanthropy often overlooks the specific needs of disabled artists. Challenges include inaccessible applications, rigid funding models, and risks to disability benefits. Initiatives like the Disability Inclusion Pledge and flexible funding models are gaining traction, but gaps remain in operational accessibility and inclusive decision-making.
23.) Accessibility Must Be at the Front Door, Not the Back Entrance | ManilaTimes.net | July 29, 2026
Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr. emphasizes that Philippine urban infrastructure largely presumes able-bodiedness, ignoring the needs of 2.5 million citizens with disabilities. He argues that genuine accessibility requires enforcement of existing laws like Batasang Pambansang 344 and city design that prioritizes vulnerable groups such as children, women, and the elderly.
24.) Accessible Pedestrian Signal Rollout in Chicago Ahead of Targets, but Technical Gaps Persist: Report | SmartCitiesDive.com | July 29, 2026
Chicago has exceeded its court-ordered schedule by installing accessible pedestrian signals at 78 intersections, eight more than required in the first year, according to an independent monitor. However, none of the inspected intersections were fully compliant with all technical requirements, prompting calls for improved documentation, training, and maintenance. Rachel Weisberg of Disability Rights Advocates emphasized that proper design, installation, and upkeep are essential for ensuring safe crossings for blind and low-vision pedestrians.
25.) Governor Hochul Announces MTA Awards Contract for Accessibility and Infrastructure Upgrades at Floral Park and Bellerose LIRR Stations | GovernorNY.gov | July 29, 2026
The MTA has awarded a construction contract for major accessibility and infrastructure upgrades at the Floral Park and Bellerose Long Island Rail Road stations. Planned improvements include a new elevator at Bellerose, new platform extensions, stair and ramp replacements, and an escalator upgrade at Floral Park. The project supports the aim of achieving 98% ADA accessibility across the LIRR network by the end of the 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
26.) Sheppard and Disability Rights Advocates Further Subway Accessibility With MTA Settlement Agreement | Sheppard.com | July 29, 2026
Sheppard and the organization Disability Rights Advocates have announced a settlement agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority focused on improving subway accessibility. The agreement marks a step toward expanded access for riders with disabilities within the New York City transit system.
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27.) CDC Faces Renewed Criticism Over Stance On Autism, Vaccines | DisabilityScoop.com | July 28, 2026
For the second time in a year, the CDC has updated its website language regarding the link between vaccines and autism, now omitting a prior reference to Senator Bill Cassidy but retaining statements questioned by experts and criticized as misleading. Researchers and Cassidy warn the CDC’s wording could fuel misinformation contrary to decades of scientific consensus.
28.) Students Navigate Airport Blindfolded To Understand Traveling While Visually Impaired | DisabilityScoop.com | July 28, 2026
Portland State University’s Orientation and Mobility program had students navigate Portland International Airport blindfolded using white canes, wayfinding apps, and human guides to experience travel challenges faced by people with vision loss. Program coordinator Amy Parker highlighted the critical role of orientation and mobility specialists in fostering independence, while students reported that the nine-minute route took 25 minutes under simulation due to crowding and noise.
29.) This Teen Once Had Hundreds of Seizures a Day. Now He Can Walk Thanks to an Experimental Drug | DisabilityScoop.com | July 28, 2026
A medication designed for Connor Dalby based on his SCN2A gene mutation cut his seizures by 90%, enabling him to walk and improving his sleep. Led by Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus, the ASO therapy was administered under FDA-reviewed protocols and detailed in Nature Medicine. Experts suggest this precision technique could benefit others with similar genetic epilepsies.
30.) Ministry of Social Justice Releases Draft Accessibility Rules 2026: What Technology Companies Need to Know | Nasscom.in | July 28, 2026
India’s Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has published draft amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2026, mandating compliance with IS 17802 accessibility standards for ICT products and services. Requirements include regular accessibility testing, public Accessibility Conformance Reports, and group turnover-based compliance timelines. Nasscom is collecting industry feedback by August 7, 2026.
31.) Meet the 2 Utahns Making Netflix More Accessible for Deaf Kids | Deseret.com | July 28, 2026
Jenni Yang and Jojo Savea, both deaf, partnered with SignUp Media and Netflix to interpret 32 hours of “CoComelon” into American Sign Language as part of a project to translate 200 hours of kids and family content. The effort, described as the largest ASL translation initiative in entertainment history, aims to provide deaf children with more accessible streaming options beyond just captions.
32.) Our Camping Trip Ended In Disaster | Squirmy and Grubs | YouTube.com | July 28, 2026
Cutting through the hype around outdoor escapes, Shane Burcaw and Hannah Burcaw recount an unpredictable wilderness outing that pushed their planning skills to the limit. Mishaps and unexpected challenges reveal the importance of preparation, even for seemingly simple adventures.
33.) Reddit’s Interabled Dating Stories Are WILD! | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | July 28, 2026
In this breaking episode, Molly Burke recounts some of the most jaw-dropping interabled dating stories circulating on Reddit. With her signature candor, Burke brings sharp perspective to the social nuances, assumptions, and challenges faced by disabled and non-disabled couples in the digital age.
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34.) Remarkable World Commentary Episode #100: Interview With Frank Smith, National Coordinator of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) | DonnaJoDhan.com | July 27, 2026
Frank Smith, founding National Coordinator of NEADS, reflects on 40 years of advocacy for disabled students in Canada, describing the organization’s origins and challenges from the pre-internet era to today’s funding crises and ongoing accessibility barriers. Smith highlights NEADS’s unique “by-disabled, for-disabled” governance, its job coaching initiatives, and announces his upcoming retirement, with Katja Newman named as successor.
35.) Trump Administration Rule May Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Immigrants With Disabilities | DisabilityScoop.com | July 27, 2026
A newly finalized Department of Homeland Security rule expands immigration officers’ discretion to deny entry or green cards to individuals likely to use government benefits, including Medicaid. Disability advocates, such as American Association of People with Disabilities CEO Maria Town, warn this move could prevent immigrants with disabilities from accessing critical supports and may deter citizen children from using public programs. The rule takes effect September 18.
36.) Global Tech Firms to Come Under India’s Mandatory Disability-Access Rules, Face Fines, Licence Risk | ThePrint.in | July 27, 2026
India’s draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2026, mandate that all domestic and global tech firms offering digital services to Indian users must meet strict accessibility standards or face penalties, loss of registration, and exclusion from government contracts. Firms must publish free Accessibility Conformance Reports in both human- and machine-readable formats, with phased compliance based on turnover.
37.) The Contradiction at the Heart of Disability in America | Time.com | July 27, 2026
Steve Way details the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, which cuts around $1 trillion from Medicaid over a decade and is projected to leave up to 10 million more people uninsured. The bill matches cuts in care for disabled and low-income Americans with $1 trillion in tax cuts for the top 1% of households. Despite increased media representation, Way argues that visibility does not replace essential care and services.
38.) Gilbert Paralympian Chris Hammer Wins Gold in Paris, Advocates for Disability Access on ADA Anniversary | ABC15.com | July 27, 2026
Chris Hammer, a four-time Paralympian triathlete from Gilbert born with one hand, won gold at the Paris 2024 Games after years of near-podium finishes. Marking the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hammer is now advocating for improved accessibility, crediting persistence and prior setbacks for his breakthrough victory on the world stage.
39.) Sask. Ombudsman Creates New Accessibility and Inclusion Unit | CTVNews.ca | July 27, 2026
Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman office has established a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit to enhance support and advocacy for people with disabilities across the province. The initiative is positioned to address systemic barriers and ensure a greater focus on equitable public services in Saskatchewan.
40.) GOP Senator Rips CDC’s Autism Website: ‘An Insult To the American People’ | HuffPost.com | July 27, 2026
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy sharply criticized recent changes to the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” page, stating on CNN that its ambiguous language about vaccine safety fosters parental hesitancy. Cassidy, a vocal vaccine advocate, said the CDC’s failure to more strongly reject links between vaccines and autism is “almost an insult to the American people.” The senator also urged parents to vaccinate children against measles, citing the dangers of non-vaccination.
41.) D.C.’s Disabled Residents Have Dismal Transit Options. Would Waymo Help? | Notus.org | July 27, 2026
A D.C. Council bill could allow up to 200 Waymo AVs to operate in the District, sparking debate among disability advocates over accessibility. While some disabled residents welcome potential new independence, critics warn the proposal does not require operators to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Taxi companies currently handle 96% of wheelchair-accessible rides in D.C., far exceeding rideshare platforms.
42.) How Accessible Are Chicago’s Streets and Sidewalks? | WBEZ.org | July 27, 2026
A Chicago disability rights group has filed a lawsuit claiming the city is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to maintain accessible sidewalks for people with mobility disabilities. The same organization previously successfully sued over ADA violations at city crosswalks. Attorney Rachel Weisberg, plaintiff Kevin Sullivan, and advocacy leader Peter Tucic are featured in a discussion on the case.
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43.) Disability Pride Month Shines a Light on Inclusion, Accessibility and Awareness | Yahoo.com | July 27, 2026
July marks Disability Pride Month, recognizing people with disabilities and the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed on July 26, 1990. Austin psychologist Dr. Andrea Zeddies emphasizes the ADA’s role in mandating accessibility in schools, workplaces, and public spaces, while highlighting how accommodations like 504 plans support students with learning or mental health needs.
44.) Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility | People.com | July 27, 2026
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, once a Canadian Olympic gymnastics hopeful, became paralyzed at 14 after a training accident. She founded Access By Tay to review restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility and launched Cup of Te, a tea company featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2020 and 2024, significantly boosting her entrepreneurial profile.
45.) The Anti-Ableist Manifesto Author On Why The Burden Always Falls On Us | Tiffany Yu | Driven by Purpose | YouTube.com | July 27, 2026
Sitting down with Tiffany Yu, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro examine how trauma, cultural identity, and advocacy have shaped the landscape of disability conversations. The interview traces Yu’s journey from private grief to public platform, unpacking why the burden of social change so often lands on those most impacted.
46.) Some Disabled Workers Can Legally Be Paid $3.31 an Hour. Here’s How to Reform a System Built for a Different Era | TheConversation.com | July 26, 2026
Disabled workers in Australia can legally earn as little as $3.31 an hour under the Supported Wage System, far below the national minimum wage of $26.44. A Grattan Institute report by Reilly Polaschek proposes phasing out sub-minimum wages and reshaping disability employment services, but stresses that reforms must provide viable alternatives to avoid loss of jobs and support.
47.) Did You Know Dementia Has Physical Signs Too? Here’s What To Watch For | HuffPost.com | July 26, 2026
Experts including Dr. Stephanie Nothelle of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Jori Fleisher of Rush University identify six physical symptoms associated with dementia: trouble walking and balancing, posture changes, altered taste and smell, difficulty swallowing, bladder control issues, and changes in sleep. Early detection is crucial for treatment and planning as dementia cases in the US are projected to double by 2060.
48.) ‘We Want to Ride’: The 1978 Protest That Sparked the Disability Rights Movement : The Sunday Story | NPR.org | July 26, 2026
A 1978 Denver protest by the Gang of 19 demanded accessible public buses, laying crucial groundwork for the Americans with Disabilities Act signed 36 years ago. NPR’s Joseph Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio’s Stephanie Wolf document how this movement shaped modern accessibility protections and fueled ongoing advocacy for independent living rights.
49.) The Government Has Two Definitions of Disability. Advocates Say It Leaves People Out. | TorontoCityNews.ca | July 25, 2026
Advocates argue that Canada’s federal disability benefit program uses a narrower definition of disability than the Accessible Canada Act, excluding many people with episodic disabilities like multiple sclerosis. Despite the Accessible Canada Act’s broad criteria, benefit eligibility requires approval under the stricter Disability Tax Credit standard, leaving many without financial support.
50.) New Analysis: Americans With Disabilities Are More Likely to Report Health Harms From Global Warming | ClimateCommunication.Yale.edu | July 24, 2026
A recent Yale Program on Climate Change Communication survey found that 23% of Americans with disabilities believe global warming is harming their health “a great deal” or “a moderate amount,” compared to 14% of those without disabilities. The report, citing lower trust in organizations like the CDC and climate scientists among disabled Americans, calls for targeted communication strategies and highlights potential increased risks from recent federal climate program cuts.
51.) Research Center for Parents With Disabilities Faces Closure | ImprintNews.org | July 24, 2026
Brandeis University’s National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities may close after the Trump administration rescinded plans to renew its key federal grant. The center, which has relied on $2.5 million in funding from the Administration for Community Living, has provided research and training on disability rights and child welfare. Advocates cite the loss as a setback for families facing systemic bias.
52.) Missouri Drops Out of Lawsuit Challenging Federal Disability Rights Protections | MissouriIndependent.com | July 24, 2026
Missouri has withdrawn from a multi-state lawsuit seeking to strike down federal disability law requirements for community-based services, leaving Texas, Florida, and Alaska as remaining plaintiffs. The move follows corrections to federal rules on gender dysphoria, intense advocacy from disability rights groups, and ongoing concerns about state budget cuts impacting Medicaid-funded care for Missourians with disabilities.
53.) For Many Angelenos, the Biggest Housing Barrier Is Accessibility | SpectrumLocalNews.com | July 24, 2026
Facing Disability Pride Month, advocates in Los Angeles report that accessibility and affordability are dual obstacles for residents with disabilities seeking housing. With most local homes predating ADA standards and demand far outpacing supply, many are left in spaces that do not meet their needs despite state requirements for 10-15% accessible units in new builds.
54.) A Mother’s Mission Becomes Illinois Law: La Ha Accessibility Bill Signed | WJOL.com | July 24, 2026
Illinois Gov. Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 3016, championed by State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont), to incentivize accessibility and universal design in public parks and recreation projects seeking OSLAD grants. Driven by La Ha’s personal experience as a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, the law aims to encourage more inclusive public spaces statewide.
55.) Remote Worker Wins Camera-On Workplace Disability Case | Cleveland.com | July 24, 2026
A UK employment tribunal ruled that Holiday Extras failed to make reasonable adjustments for Laura Tait, a remote travel consultant with anxiety, including permitting her to keep her camera off during virtual meetings. The court found the company’s slow response left Tait at a substantial disadvantage, awarding compensation with the amount pending. The case sharpens focus on remote work accommodations for mental health.
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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.
September 1, 2026 | RESIST! Join the Launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion: A LinkedIn Live Event | DrKirkAdams.com
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
There are moments in history when simply holding the line is not enough. This is one of those moments. Across the country, organizations, educators, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, advocates, and community leaders who believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are facing unprecedented challenges. Programs are being dismantled. Funding is disappearing. Professionals are feeling isolated. Too many people who have dedicated their lives to building stronger, more inclusive communities are wondering where to turn next.
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.
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⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: Barrier Free Canada
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Barrier Free Canada And Donna J. Jodhan Announce The Launch Of The John D. Panarese Memorial Initiative To Bring Easier Learning For iDevices To Those Losing Their Vision And Those Newly Blinded
Barrier Free Canada and Donna J. Jodhan are proud to announce the launch of the John D. Panarese Memorial Initiative, a new program dedicated to empowering people who are losing their vision or are newly blind through accessible technology education.
Honouring John D. Panarese’s legacy of service and inclusion, this initiative will provide practical, easy-to-follow training on Apple iDevices, helping participants build the skills and confidence needed to communicate, stay connected, and live more independently. By making technology more accessible and less intimidating, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that vision loss is not a barrier to learning, opportunity, or full participation in today’s connected world.
Sponsor Since: November 10, 2023 📅️
Website: https://barrierfreecanada.org/ 🌐️
About: Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) advocates for the Canadian Parliament to enact a strong and effective Canadians with Disabilities Act (CDA) to achieve a barrier-free Canada for all persons with disabilities.
To this end, BFC/CSB is seeking endorsements from national disability organizations to build a non-partisan community coalition. BFC/CSB would also like to identify point persons from these organizations to act as key contacts.
The steering committee of BFC/CSB has drafted a set of principles concerning a CDA that are drawn from the principles that underpin the provincial disability legislation in Ontario and Manitoba. A CDA is not meant to replace provincial disability legislation. It will complement such legislation and benefit Canadians living in provinces with and without provincial disability legislation. At this point in time, CNIB, March of Dimes Canada, Canadian Hearing Society and MS Society of Canada have endorsed the BFC/CSB principles and confirmed their support for the movement to enact a CDA. There is no individual or organizational charge for membership in BFC/CSB.
Please contact Donna Jodhan, Founder of Barrier-Free Canada, at info@barrierfreecanada.org 📧️ with any questions or to express your organization’s support and identify a key contact.
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⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Hadley
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Learn the basics of NVDA. From getting started with the program to customizing the speech to learning helpful shortcuts, Hadley’s workshops have you covered.
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?
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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).
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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
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With Independence Day being celebrated in the US, we here at Pneuma Solutions can’t think of a better time to celebrate a new level of independence for visually impaired technology professionals and consumers.
For a blind technician, trainer, or teacher, independence is not just about using your own computer. It is also about being able to help someone else use theirs.
Pneuma Solutions is proud to offer unlimited access to Remote Incident Manager completely free for the next 27 days! Experience the freeing simplicity of connecting to a sighted end user’s computer (even when that computer does not already have a screen reader installed) to perform a fully accessible remote support or training session.
Whether you are at convention and get asked to help a friend, colleague, or family member with a computer problem, or you are traveling and need to reach back to your own machine at home, RIM is ready to make the process quick, painless, and accessible.
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Sponsor Since: November 7th 2022 📅️
Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐️
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About: Backed by two decades of creating award-winning accessible cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell. For more information on their individual profiles, click on their respective bio pages. We’re proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Our tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from our secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, we offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from our website. Our consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Access to information is not a privilege, it’s a right. It’s also your right to obtain affordable, accessible cloud solutions to serve your end user. When organizations like yours implement our tools, together we help make it a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Want to know more about how we can help you become more inclusive?
Contact us here. We’ll be happy to discuss how our tools can help with your accessibility needs.
⬆︎ 13.) Sponsor: Blind Professionals Network (BPN)
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What if your workplace could unlock untapped talent while building true inclusivity?
BPN Workplace Solutions, a proud division of Blind Professionals Network, invites your business to partner with us to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired all while improving your company’s overall productivity and brand loyalty. Through our premier services, including accessibility testing, customized JAWS training, professional development, and inclusivity training — we help you build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we can shift the narrative: blindness is not a burden — it’s an asset.
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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.
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⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: The Cooking Without Looking TV Show
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Check out all of our latest episodes as they are released on our YouTube Channel. What are you cooking?
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
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Are you or a loved one struggling with vision loss? Anything from adapting to finding employment to returning to the life you enjoyed before vision loss? The Blind Guide is here for you. We bring the perspective of a caregiver to someone who lost their vision in their 60’s and learned to thrive.
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