Access Information News for Monday, August 10, 2026 – Volume 1079

Can You Raise Children Without Screens Anymore? | Jessica Kellgren-Fozard | YouTube.com | August 5, 2026

Cutting through the hype around modern parenting, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard examines how families are navigating the realities of screens, algorithms, and digital education. She tackles questions on whether screen-free children are left behind, the complexities in schools’ approaches, and the rising need for critical digital literacy in an always-online world.

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

A.) 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.

B.) 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.

C.) 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.

D.) 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.

E.) 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.

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2.) Access Information News Welcomes Cazerny Bussey and Even Though I’m Blind (ETIB) | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher | August 10, 2026

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Cazerny Bussey and Even Though I’m Blind (ETIB), who has so very graciously agreed to support the ongoing distribution of Access Information News via Sponsorship. If you enjoy reading Access Information News for free each week, it is sponsors like Cazerny Bussey and Even Though I’m Blind (ETIB) that make it possible. And as I always say, these are the people, companies and organizations that deserve your time and attention. Why? Because everyone says they care about the needs of disbled readers, but only a select few prove it by actively helping to keep the publications you rely on funded. Even Though I’m Blind, Inc. (ETIB) is a blind-led media and advocacy organization founded by Cazerny Bussey, a Brooklyn-born recording artist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and father of five who lost his eyesight at fifteen. The organization takes its name from a track on Bussey’s 2021 album Cfly 728, one of three records he has released since 2012. ETIB’s stated mission is to uplift blind and visually impaired people by creating platforms and experiences that inform, inspire, connect, and open doors, and it does so through a working set of properties rather than a single channel. Learn more about Cazerny and ETIB today, and please consider dropping them a thank you for keeping AIN free to read.

3.) Podcast: Driven By Purpose: Father and Son Built a Sock Empire to Prove the World Wrong | John’s Crazy Socks | By Isaac Shapiro of Cleanlogic and The Inspiration Foundation | August 10, 2026

In the fall of 2016, John Cronin was finishing high school and couldn’t find a job he liked. So he decided to make one. Nine years later, John’s Crazy Socks has shipped over 500,000 packages to 94 countries, donated more than $850,000 to charity, employed dozens of people with different abilities, and landed John on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Oh, and he’s become sock buddies with a former president. In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro sit down with John Cronin and his dad Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks. This is one of the most energetic, funny, and genuinely moving conversations the show has ever had. From delivering their first 42 orders by hand in red boxes with candy and lights, to testifying before Congress, to confronting The Rock publicly over the R word, John and Mark are as real as it gets.

4.) Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights for Monday, August 10, 2026 – Volume 118 | Title2.info | August 10, 2026

Here Aaron Di Blasi rounds up the month’s news in Title II compliance on behalf of Pneuma Solutions.

5.) Part 4: My Experience Trying To Take the Apex Program’s CompTIA Network+ Exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center As A Blind Woman in Canada | Donna J. Jodhan, LLB, ACSP, MBA | August 10, 2026

Here, Donna J. Jodhan returns to a Pearson Vue testing centre for a second attempt at the CompTIA Network+ exam, eight months after an inaccessible first sitting ended before it could begin. Pearson approved every accommodation she asked for and its staff treated her with real kindness, yet she met the same barrier that stopped her in October 2025: exam diagrams carrying no validated descriptions, improvised aloud by a reader who had never seen them. Along the way she was steered away from the JAWS screen reader she asked about, had her testing agreements recited to her because nobody mentioned they were available online to read herself, was given one person to perform two separately approved roles, and finally received her results on a sheet of paper she could not read. She did not pass, and she is candid about the cruelty at the heart of that: when the process is inaccessible, you never find out what you actually knew.

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6.) Giannoulias Launches Disability Parking Placard Pilot as New Law Expands Access for Caregivers | RiverBender.com | August 9, 2026

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a pilot program expanding disability parking placard services, following the signing of House Bill 4843. The law, effective immediately, allows legal guardians to obtain meter-exempt placards for individuals with disabilities who cannot drive, streamlining access at 14 additional facilities statewide. Processing times are expected to decrease due to new in-person options.

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7.) Donna J. Jodhan – Changing Images at Airports | BarrierFreeCanada.org | August 7, 2026

Donna J. Jodhan describes how airports in Europe and the UK are adopting a broader set of accessibility symbols beyond the traditional wheelchair icon, including badges for vision, hearing, and mobility support. She argues that these visual updates foster better recognition of travelers’ diverse disabilities and encourage airport staff to provide more appropriate assistance. Jodhan calls for wider global adoption of these inclusive practices.

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8.) 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 6, 2026

The Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion (ISDI) will launch the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion via a LinkedIn Live event on September 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PT. Dr. Kirk Adams and ISDI leaders invite participants from across sectors for an interactive Ask Us Anything session and to become Founding Members as DEIA programs face heightened national challenges.

9.) How Technology Helped a Deaf-Blind Man Fight His Disability | DeccanHerald.com | August 6, 2026

T Prabakaran, born with deafblindness in Andhra Pradesh, achieved independence using tools like Google Maps, Google Translate, OCR apps, and screen readers. Recognized with India’s National Award for Role Model for Persons with Multiple Disabilities in 2021, Prabakaran credits assistive technology for enabling autonomous travel, communication, and professional success.

10.) Trump Administration Moves Forward With Head Start Overhaul, Proposing to Eliminate Regulations | APNews.com | August 6, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the Head Start program, aiming to eliminate most federal regulations, including standards for staff-to-student ratios and mandatory wraparound services. Officials argue this would grant centers greater local flexibility and save over $2 billion, but advocates warn the changes threaten key supports for vulnerable children. New rules would require all instruction in English (with tribal exceptions) and cap administrative expenses at 5%.

11.) Civil Rights and Disability Organizations’ Joint Statement in Opposition to Administration Efforts to Dismantle Head Start | EdTrust.org | August 6, 2026

A coalition including EdTrust, the NAACP, and UnidosUS opposes the Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul Head Start, warning it would remove key quality standards, weaken support for children with disabilities, and increase barriers for families experiencing homelessness. The joint statement argues these changes would disproportionately harm Black, Latino, and disabled children.

12.) Courts to City Housing Depts: Pay for Accessibility Up Front–Or Pay More Later | ShelterForce.org | August 6, 2026

A federal settlement will compel Chicago to build or rehabilitate 2,800 accessible affordable housing units over 12 years and pay $2.25 million in damages after years of noncompliance with accessibility standards. Civil rights lawyers, including Michael Allen of Relman Colfax, warn that similar lawsuits could be imminent in 10 to 20 other US cities, given persistent enforcement gaps.

13.) As Federal Protections Fade, Disabled Americans Fear a Return to Institutions | Stateline.org | August 6, 2026

Federal policy shifts and funding cuts are threatening decades-old disability rights, with DOJ memos and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act prompting states to reduce community-based care. Advocates like Rob Stone and experts such as Alison Barkoff warn that millions with disabilities could lose support, risking forced institutionalization and reversing civil rights progress.

14.) Autism Diagnoses in NZ Have More Than Tripled Since 2009 | 1News.co.nz | August 6, 2026

A University of Otago study found New Zealand’s autism diagnoses more than tripled from 2009 to 2023, with prevalence increasing in both children and adults. By 2023, 1.3% of NZ children and 0.14% of adults had an autism diagnosis recorded. Lead researcher Ben Beaglehole said the ongoing rise highlights a need for greater capacity in health and disability services.

15.) Giannoulias Launches Pilot Program to Make Handicap Placards Easier to Obtain in Illinois | CBSNews.com | August 6, 2026

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has initiated a pilot program expanding access to parking disability placards, following a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Caregivers and legal guardians can now more easily obtain meter-exempt placards for individuals with disabilities who cannot drive. The program extends in-person services to 14 additional DMV locations for faster processing.

16.) Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills to Support Accessible Housing for Seniors and People With Disabilities | Gillibrand.senate.gov | August 6, 2026

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act and the VITAL Act, aiming to improve accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities. The first bill proposes a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $10,000 for essential home modifications for those aged 60 or older, while the VITAL Act would require at least 20% of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units to be accessible and/or walkable.

17.) Promising Approaches for Keeping Our Seniors Housed and Healthy | Governing.com | August 6, 2026

States and localities face growing challenges as 12.4 million older households remain housing cost-burdened in the US. Sarah Rosen Wartell of the Urban Institute outlines targeted strategies including property tax circuit breakers, expanded ADU financing, and home modification grants to improve affordability and accessibility for seniors. Only 10 percent of US homes are currently accessible for older adults.

18.) Trump Administration Moves to Deregulate Head Start, Opening Door for Sweeping Change | NPR.org | August 6, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed major changes to Head Start, seeking to reduce federal standards and shift more control to states and parents. The plan would cut administrative spending caps from 15% to 5%, aiming to save $2.2 billion and increase spots for 200,000 more children. Advocates, including Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, caution these moves could compromise quality and access for vulnerable families.

19.) More Ohio Students Have a Disability: Schools, Families Face Challenges | SpringfieldNewsSun.com | August 6, 2026

Ohio public schools have seen the proportion of students with disabilities grow from 18% in 2020-21 to 20.4% in 2024-25, according to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Administrators report rising costs, increased staffing needs, and funding challenges, while parents share mixed experiences seeking services. Voucher use, especially for autism, is also surging.

20.) Deaf Filmmaker Hopes International Award Is Just the Beginning | VillageReport.ca | August 6, 2026

Cambridge filmmaker Alvin Witcher won Best Feature Documentary at the Clin d’Oeil Festival in Reims, France, for “Gary Malkowski: A Deaf Legacy in Ontario.” The documentary chronicles Gary Malkowski, the first deaf MPP in Canada, and his impact on accessibility. Witcher hopes the international recognition will open more opportunities for deaf filmmakers and untold stories in Canada.

21.) New Kentucky Law Aims To Break Barriers for High School Graduates With Disabilities | WDRB.com | August 6, 2026

Kentucky will implement House Bill 562 starting with the 2027-28 school year, replacing the “certificate of completion” with a modified diploma for about 4,500 students with disabilities. Special education director Troy Kolb emphasized the new diploma will uphold rigorous standards and help graduates overcome employment barriers. Parents and advocates welcomed the bipartisan change.

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22.) Away in August | DisabilityDebrief.org | August 5, 2026

Disability Debrief pauses publication in August as Peter Torres Fremlin takes a break in Berlin and works on editing eight upcoming contributor articles. These forthcoming stories will cover topics such as hearing voices in Argentina and examining disability in Rwanda’s precolonial history. Publication will resume in September.

23.) Welcome, Even Though I’m Blind: Why Our Newest Sponsor Named His Organization After His Own Song | AccessInformationNews.com | August 5, 2026

Cazerny Bussey, a Brooklyn-born recording artist, founded Even Though I’m Blind, Inc. (ETIB) in 2025, naming the organization after his own song. ETIB now runs a radio station, podcast, vetted business directory, and community initiatives led by blind individuals, emphasizing lived experience over pity. Access Information News announced ETIB as its newest sponsor, highlighting the group’s early but impactful efforts in blind-led media.

24.) Out of Sight and Out of Mind | Progressive.org | August 5, 2026

A recent DOJ memo asserts that neither the ADA nor the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision require states to provide community-based support options for disabled people. Disability rights organizations, including the American Association of People with Disabilities and The Arc, warn that this stance could ease the path for states to revert to institutionalizing individuals with disabilities.

25.) The Accessibility Rules Were There. The Enforcement Wasn’t. | ShelterForce.org | August 5, 2026

Federal accessibility requirements for affordable housing have long existed, but attorney Michael Allen details how cities like Los Angeles and Chicago failed to enforce them, resulting in tens of thousands of inaccessible units. Landmark lawsuits forced LA and Chicago to settle, with LA committing to 4,000 accessible apartments and Chicago to 2,800, plus millions in damages. The rulings now set significant legal precedents for municipal housing oversight nationwide.

26.) No Ramp Out: The Payday Loan Hole of the Disability Community | TheCenturyFoundation.org | August 5, 2026

A 2025 survey commissioned by the Julian Bond Institute and Center for Responsible Lending found that roughly 1.6 million people with disabilities in the US use payday loans annually, losing over $860 million in fees. Kings Floyd details how predatory lending disproportionately impacts disabled Americans amid an affordability crisis, with regulatory gaps leaving millions at risk of financial exploitation.

27.) UK Airports Improve Accessibility as Demand for Assistance Services Reaches Record Levels | Thiis.co.uk | August 5, 2026

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s 2025/26 Airport Accessibility Report shows 19 airports achieving a ‘very good’ rating and record demand for assistance services, with requests up 115.8 percent since 2015. Satisfaction among disabled passengers remains lower than the general public, and 58 percent still report difficulties, driving calls for further investment and regulatory powers.

28.) Are Saskatoon’s Crosswalk Signals Too Short? | CBC.ca | August 5, 2026

Some crosswalk signal times in Saskatoon fall short of national standards, raising accessibility concerns for people with mobility issues and children, according to advocacy group Strong Towns YXE. City engineering manager Nathalie Baudais says updates are underway but could take up to five more years as infrastructure projects take priority. Accessibility experts argue that improving signal timing benefits all residents.

29.) Congress Sets Today as the Deadline for DOJ Answers on Its Disability Care Opinion | MedicalDaily.com | August 5, 2026

One hundred members of Congress, led by Senators Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders, set August 5 as the deadline for the DOJ to respond to sharp criticism of its June legal opinion narrowing federal disability protections. While Olmstead v. L.C. remains in force, new DOJ guidance signals a shift in federal enforcement. Families’ current services remain unchanged, but advocates warn of potential risks for those relying on Medicaid-funded care.

30.) Can You Raise Children Without Screens Anymore? | Jessica Kellgren-Fozard | YouTube.com | August 5, 2026

Cutting through the hype around modern parenting, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard examines how families are navigating the realities of screens, algorithms, and digital education. She tackles questions on whether screen-free children are left behind, the complexities in schools’ approaches, and the rising need for critical digital literacy in an always-online world.

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31.) Functional Vision Promotes Quality of Life and Socio-Emotional Functioning in Visually Impaired Children and Adolescents | Plos.org | August 4, 2026

A cross-sectional study of 91 visually impaired children and adolescents by Guido Catalano and colleagues found that higher levels of daily autonomy, as measured by the VIDA scale, are strongly associated with improved quality of life and fewer socio-emotional and behavioral problems. Functional vision, rather than visual acuity alone, was a key factor in psychological well-being in this population.

32.) Cart Aims To Give Disabled People Countryside Access | BBC.com | August 4, 2026

Simon Mulholland has developed the Obamobile, a horse-drawn cart designed for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility to access areas like the South Downs Way. The cart features an instant pony release system for safety, and has enabled thousands to visit previously unreachable countryside and beaches. Local authorities hope to expand similar services in Sussex.

33.) Nobody Is Talking About This Odyssey Controversy | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | August 4, 2026

Cutting through the hype around the Odyssey controversy, Molly Burke examines what recent developments actually reveal and why they matter for disability advocacy. With her firsthand experience navigating accessibility challenges, Molly offers insight into the community responses and what this debate signals for inclusive design.

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34.) Trump Overhaul Could Gut Head Start Preschool Standards, Leaving States to Set the Rules | APNews.com | August 3, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to replace Head Start’s 122-page federal regulations with a much shorter set of rules, shifting most control to state and local authorities. Requirements for child-teacher ratios, health screenings, and safety standards could be removed, with advocates warning this may fundamentally alter a decades-old program serving over half a million low-income children. Proposed changes could also restrict eligibility and raise documentation barriers for families.

35.) Waitlist, Policy Changes Stir Worries Among Families of Arkansans With Disabilities | ArkansasAdvocate.com | August 3, 2026

Arkansas families continue to face years-long Medicaid waitlists for disability support, with 2,268 state residents still waiting for services as of July 2026 despite previous efforts to reduce the backlog. Advocates like Syard Evans warn that low caregiver pay under the PASSE managed care system, and a recent DOJ policy shift removing requirements for home- or community-based care, threaten the sustainability of disability services.

36.) People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections | KFFHealthNews.org | August 3, 2026

A June DOJ legal opinion asserts that federal disability rights laws do not obligate states to provide at-home services for people with disabilities, reversing a long-standing interpretation from the 1999 Olmstead Supreme Court ruling. Advocates warn the shift could threaten services for 40 million adults and 5 million children, and accelerate Medicaid cuts and forced institutionalization. Democrats in Congress have called for the opinion to be rescinded.

37.) How State, Local Governments Can Make the Accessibility Deadline | GovTech.com | August 3, 2026

The DOJ has extended digital accessibility deadlines for state and local governments to 2027 and 2028, but officials like Texas’ Marie Cohan and Pennsylvania’s Kris Adams warn that most agencies will not be fully compliant by then. Key hurdles include remediating PDFs, complex legacy systems, and managing vendor quality, making incremental progress and strong cross-team planning essential.

38.) A Texas-Led Federal Lawsuit Could Affect Disability Rights. Here’s Why Advocates Are Concerned | KUT.org | August 3, 2026

Texas, along with Alaska and Florida, continues to pursue a federal lawsuit challenging the ADA’s integration mandate, which disability advocates say could threaten the rights of disabled people to live in their communities. Policy experts and self-advocates like Sabrina Gonzalez Saucedo and Veronica Ayala warn that weakening Section 504 protections could lead to increased institutionalization and loss of individual autonomy. The federal government’s response is due by August 31.

39.) Wheelchair Repair Bill Stalls as Legislature Ends Formal Session | WGBH.org | August 3, 2026

Massachusetts legislation to require wheelchair repair companies to complete fixes within 10 days failed to pass the formal session, leaving advocates frustrated as wait times for repairs can exceed a year. Destiny Maxam of the Disability Policy Consortium and Rep. James O’Day criticized private equity-backed firms Numotion and National Seating & Mobility for long delays. Lawmakers remain hopeful for passage during the informal session.

40.) The Man Behind Disappointing Affirmations On Mental Health, Humor, And Toxic Positivity | Driven by Purpose | YouTube.com | August 3, 2026

Sitting down with creator David Tarnowski, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro unpack how Disappointing Affirmations built a movement countering toxic positivity by making space for radical honesty online. Their conversation traces Tarnowski’s journey from a meditation retreat experiment to a viral phenomenon followed by millions, exploring how humor and self-awareness underpin his approach to mental health. The episode also examines the real-life demands of meme creation and the community that has emerged around simply naming what hurts.

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41.) Advocates Call for Standalone Disability Legislation in the Yukon | CBC.ca | August 2, 2026

Advocates in Yukon are urging the territorial government to establish standalone disability legislation, arguing current protections under the Yukon Human Rights Act and Accessible Canada Act are insufficient. Georgette Aisaican, caring for her daughter with Rett Syndrome, highlights systemic hurdles and stresses the need for a centralized framework to streamline support and uphold rights for Yukoners with disabilities.

42.) Why Some Americans Want to Be Disabled | TheDispatch.com | August 1, 2026

Jon Gingerich examines social and psychological factors behind the increasing phenomenon of Americans expressing a desire for disability identification. Drawing from personal experience with vision loss, he reflects on the concept of “luxury identities” and how changing attitudes toward disability are shaping both individual self-perception and broader cultural trends.

43.) Decades-Old Covenant Forces Accessible Housing Project Out of Edmundston’s Centre | CBC.ca | July 31, 2026

A planned 24-unit accessible housing project by Logement HAN for people with disabilities in Edmundston, New Brunswick, must relocate after a 1960s restrictive covenant prevented use of a central site near essential services. The city is moving the project to Saint-Jacques, nearly eight kilometers from the hospital, and will add adapted transit solutions. Over 1,130 residents are on the regional public housing waitlist, with 83 households needing accessible units.

44.) Now That the Trump Administration Has Made Minority Lives Miserable, It’s Coming to Ruin the Lives of Disabled Americans Next | Esquire.com | July 31, 2026

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to restrict accommodations for disabled federal workers, including rescinding telework options and altering enforcement of key Americans with Disabilities Act protections. The Department of Justice will halt enforcement of Olmstead guidance, potentially reducing community-based living options and increasing institutionalization risks for people with disabilities.

45.) How Trump Accounts Could Put Future Disability Benefits at Risk | NewsWeek.com | July 31, 2026

Trump Accounts, launched this month with a $1,000 federal seed for children born 2025-2028, could jeopardize Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid eligibility for disabled adults if account balances grow past the long-standing $2,000 SSI asset cap. Experts like Leo Chen and Darcy Milburn warn of a financial catch-22, with a narrow ABLE account rollover window offering limited protection until proposed legislation raises the cap.

46.) Bonnie Bieganski Launches Portage Council Campaign Focused on Inclusion, Accessibility | PortageOnline.com | July 31, 2026

Bonnie Bieganski has announced her candidacy for Portage la Prairie city council, emphasizing priorities like accessibility, affordability, and strong community representation. Drawing on over a decade in social services and her experience with a spinal cord injury, Bieganski aims to improve public infrastructure and ensure residents’ voices influence decision-making. Public meet-and-greet sessions begin August 7.

47.) As Region Looks to Revamp Accessibility Committee, Advocate Wants Politicians to Be ‘a Little More Proactive’ | CBC.ca | July 30, 2026

The Region of Waterloo is restructuring the Grand River Accessibility and Advisory Committee (GRAAC) and soliciting public feedback via an online EngageWR survey. Edward Faruzel, executive director of KW AccessAbility, urges municipalities to proactively include accessibility concerns in planning, rather than after projects are built. New governance changes are set for this fall.

48.) Remarkable World Commentary Episode #101: Interview With Voldi Gailans, Chairman of the Braille Chess Association | DonnaJodhan.com | July 29, 2026

Voldi Gailans, Chairman of the UK’s Braille Chess Association, recounts his journey into chess as a blind player, emphasizing the role of tactile sets, community, and mentorship. Donna J. Jodhan and Gailans discuss the evolution of accessible chess, the importance of early coaching, and the impact of online platforms like Zoom and lichess.org for blind and visually impaired enthusiasts.

49.) The Complete Guide To Driving With Visual Impairment | JusticeCounts.com | July 10, 2026

North Carolina maintains stricter vision standards for drivers than many states, generally requiring at least 20/40 vision in one eye for an unrestricted license. Adaptive technologies like bioptic telescopes and anti-glare lenses offer options for some vision-impaired drivers, while physician reporting laws and liability rules vary by state. Older adults face heightened crash risks due to age-related vision loss.

50.) Toledo Offers Way for Residents to Explore Accessible Destinations | SpectrumNews1.com | July 1, 2026

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, the City of Toledo launched the free Explore Without Limits Pass, enabling residents to access inclusive parks, splash pads, and playgrounds. Supported by local advocates like Molly Henry and the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the initiative adds features such as water wheelchairs and portable changing stations across city facilities.

51.) Accessibility in Fort Wayne – Vision Assistance Needs | VisitFortWayne.com | June 30, 2026

Fort Wayne has enhanced accessibility for visitors who are blind or visually impaired, offering features like tactile paver ribbons and 3D maps at Promenade Park, EnVision Tours at the Museum of Art, and QR-code-accessible mural audio guides. The Allen County Public Library provides an Audio Reading Service for those with print challenges via web, mobile app, and radio devices.

52.) Accessibility: Pre-Airport Prep for Travellers | AirportsInternational.com | June 26, 2026

Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, launched its Travel Rehearsal programme in April 2026, providing guided airport simulations for neurodivergent and disabled travellers. East Midlands Airport’s assisted travel service supported over 100,000 passengers in 2025, while Miami International Airport’s decade-old MIAair tours deliver pre-travel experiences for passengers with additional needs. Exeter Airport now offers a virtual tour with British Sign Language integration.

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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 | Part 2: PDF Accessibility Basics – Creating Effective PDF Accessibility Training For Your Organization | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Michael Parker from Access Ingenuity for a structured look at building an effective PDF accessibility training program. Learn how to identify document creators, evaluate the tools they use, and determine whether standard or advanced remediation training will help staff produce accessible documents consistently.

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

1:30 PM PT, 2:30 PM MT, 3:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM ET, 8:30 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 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 19, 2026 | JAWS Convenient OCR And The PEARL® Camera: Reading Print, Images, And Inaccessible Content On Screen | 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 and Marisa Church from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel from Vispero to explore how JAWS Convenient OCR can read inaccessible PDFs, application windows, graphics, dialogs, and other on-screen content. The presentation also highlights the portable PEARL® Camera for accessing printed materials and is approved for ACVREP continuing education credit for teachers of the visually impaired.

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 22, 2026 | Young Birders United Conference Registration Closes | Taking Flight

Final day to register for the inaugural Young Birders United Conference, the free virtual gathering hosted by Taking Flight on Saturday, August 29. Every individual attending must register, including young birders, chapter leaders, parents and supporters.

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 | Voice Control For Accessibility: Dictation And Navigation With Dragon, J-Dictate, And J-Say | 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, Mark Schafer, and Elizabeth Ratto from Access Ingenuity for practical demonstrations of Dragon, J-Dictate, and J-Say. Learn how each voice-control solution supports hands-free navigation, writing, editing, and desktop control while comparing their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different workflows.

August 26, 2026 | My Eyes Don’t Work, But My Brain Still Does! | National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland Senior Issues Division

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
Join the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Senior Issues Division for an engaging session with Brian Buhrow and Mark Roane, who share practical insights from their experiences completing home repairs as blind individuals. Gain confidence and learn useful tips for handling basic home maintenance projects independently.

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 29, 2026 | Inaugural Young Birders United Conference | Taking Flight

8:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM CT, 11:00 AM ET
Taking Flight hosts the inaugural Young Birders United Conference, a free virtual gathering of young birder representatives to celebrate, connect and collaborate on establishing young birder chapters nationwide. Keynote speakers are Mackenzie Hollender, Isaiah Scott and Lorena Patricio, alongside state chapter presentations and workshops on building community and sustainability. Young birders with or without chapters, parents and supporters are all welcome, with no limit per chapter or state. Registration is due August 22 and everyone attending must register.

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 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.

September 1, 2026 | Birdability Access Survey Closes | Birdability

Last day to complete the Birdability Access Survey. Birdability wants to hear from birders with disabilities, chronic illness or other health concerns about barriers encountered while birding and accommodations that have made a difference. Results directly inform Birdability’s future resources, advocacy and efforts to make birding more welcoming and 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 | 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 16, 2026 | Birdability Book Club: Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Birdability Book Club discusses Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing by Lili Taylor. Best known as an actor, Taylor is also a devoted birder, and this collection of essays explores what happens when we slow down long enough to really pay attention. A fitting read ahead of Birdability Week and its Bird Where You Are theme. Free; registration required. The club meets every other month on the third Wednesday.

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 20, 2026 | Birdability Week Offbeat Photo and Video Contest Closes | Birdability

Final day to enter Birdability’s Offbeat Photo and Video Contest, which celebrates the awkward, funny and unexpected side of birds. Six categories span photography and feeder-camera video: Wing and a Prayer (and Poop!), Autofocus Gone Wrong, Birds Doing Bird Stuff, Birds with Disabilities, BIRB, and Not BIRB. Free to enter and open worldwide, with one entry per category and no special equipment required – phones, point-and-shoots, adaptive technology and feeder cameras all welcome. Winners are announced at the Birdability Week closing social on October 25.

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 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 19, 2026 | Birdability Week 2026: Bird Where You Are | Birdability

Birdability Week returns October 19 through 25, 2026, with the theme Bird Where You Are – an invitation to notice birds in whatever way works best for you, whether that is from a window, a wheelchair, a car, a hospital room, a kayak or a favorite park bench. The week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and includes a full schedule of free virtual events, the Offbeat Photo and Video Contest, and accessible outings hosted around the country. All virtual events include captions and ASL interpretation.

October 19, 2026 | Finding Balance: Self-Care While Birding – A Birdability Week 2026 Discussion | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains Eric Clow and Jayme Boucher co-facilitate an open community roundtable on the many ways disabled birders care for themselves while spending time with birds – from birding while floating in a pool, to adaptive equipment that reduces fatigue, to choosing places where birds can be enjoyed without walking. Bring your own tips and hear practical ideas from others. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 20, 2026 | Birding While d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Panel | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains, community members and past Accessible Birding Interns who identify as Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened share their birding journeys, the barriers they have encountered and the accommodations that have helped. The panel explores the distinction between Deaf as a cultural and linguistic identity and deaf as a term for hearing loss, the many ways people connect with birds beyond sound, and practical ideas for making bird walks, clubs and festivals more welcoming. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 21, 2026 | Inclusive Nature Panel | Birdability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
Author and editor Lauren Pharr moderates a conversation with contributors to the upcoming book Inclusive Nature about creating outdoor spaces, conservation organizations and birding communities where more people truly belong. Drawing on lived experience and professional work, panelists explore how race, disability, gender and culture have shaped who has had access to nature, and identify actions individuals and organizations can take. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 22, 2026 | Birding at the Intersections | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains and community members with intersecting identities discuss how race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, culture and neurodivergence shape people’s experiences of birding and time in nature. Panelists explore how barriers to participation overlap and reinforce one another, and how belonging is created when communities recognize the whole person rather than a single aspect of identity. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 23, 2026 | Birding With an Energy-Limiting Condition Panel | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Many birders live with conditions that affect energy, stamina, pain, fatigue or post-exertional recovery. Birdability Captains share how they have adapted their birding to fit changing bodies and lives – birding closer to home, pacing themselves, and embracing rest, mobility aids and technology. They talk honestly about the emotional side of adjusting expectations and letting go of the idea that there is only one right way to be a birder. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 24, 2026 | Birds and Brains: A Keynote Conversation About Traumatic Brain Injury and Healing With Birds | Birdability

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET
Birdability Week keynote speaker Day Scott (@TheWildernessGoddess) and Birdability Captain Emily Nichols talk about living with and recovering from traumatic brain injury, and the unexpected ways birds became part of the healing process. Drawing on lived experience and emerging science about the brain’s capacity to adapt and change, they reflect on how paying attention to birds can support healing, emotional well-being and a renewed sense of possibility. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 25, 2026 | Birdability Week Wrap-Up Social and Photo and Video Contest Winners Announced | Birdability

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET
Birdability Week 2026 closes with a community celebration and the announcement of the winners of the 2026 Offbeat Photo and Video Contest. See this year’s finalist photos and videos, hear the stories behind them, celebrate the photographers and videographers, and share your own favorite Birdability Week memory. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

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 8, 2026 | 18th Annual Dining In The Dark Fundraiser To Benefit The Blind | Florida Outreach Center For The Blind

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM GMT
Experience an unforgettable evening at the 18th Annual Dining in the Dark, where guests enjoy a three-course meal served in complete darkness by the PBSO SWAT Team using night-vision goggles. The night also features live entertainment, an inspiring guest speaker, and a silent auction supporting programs for the blind community in Palm Beach County.

November 18, 2026 | Birdability Book Club: Birdsong by the Seasons by Donald Kroodsma | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Birdability Book Club closes out 2026 with Birdsong by the Seasons: A Year of Listening to Birds by Donald Kroodsma, a lyrical guide to a year of sound. The book was chosen so readers could follow along month by month through the year and then gather in November to share reflections from twelve months of attentive listening. Free; registration required.

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 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.

⬆︎ 5.) Sponsor: Dr. Kirk Adams

Sponsor Since: July 22, 2024 📅️

Website: https://drkirkadams.com 🌐️

About: Dr. Kirk Adams is a visionary leader, transformative speaker, and lifelong advocate for disability inclusion. With over three decades of experience in advancing accessibility and creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or low-vision, Dr. Adams has become a powerful force for change in the areas of leadership, accessibility, and inclusion. His journey — from navigating vision loss as a young child to becoming a recognized thought leader in disability empowerment — uniquely equips him to help organizations understand, integrate, and champion inclusive practices that benefit all.

Dr. Adams is a highly sought-after speaker, known for his engaging and thought-provoking keynotes on disability inclusion, accessible leadership, and the power of resilience. He has spoken at numerous national and international conferences, including corporate seminars, public policy forums, and industry events, where his personal story and professional insights have inspired leaders to rethink their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. His passion lies in empowering organizations to create environments where every individual — regardless of ability — can thrive.

As a speaker, Dr. Adams brings authenticity, warmth, and a depth of experience that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. He understands that true leadership is about more than just policy; it’s about creating cultural shifts that value each person’s unique contributions. Whether he is addressing a Fortune 500 company, a non-profit, or a community group, Dr. Adams’ message is clear: inclusion benefits everyone, and together we can build a world where opportunity is accessible to all.

Dr. Adams currently resides in Seattle, Washington, where he continues his advocacy work, builds strategic partnerships, and enjoys life with his family. He is proud to be a part of the movement towards a more inclusive future — one conversation at a time.

⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: Barrier Free Canada

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.

Social: Facebook | X (Formerly Twitter) | Mastodon (Search For: @news@mastodon.barrierfreecanada.org).

⬆︎ 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.

Social: Facebook | X (Formerly Twitter) | YouTube

⬆︎ 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.

⬆︎ 14.) Sponsor: Even Though I’m Blind (ETIB)

Sponsor Since: August 10, 2026 📅️

Website: https://eventhoughimblind.com/ 🌐️

About: Even Though I’m Blind, Inc. (ETIB) is a blind-led media and advocacy organization founded by Cazerny Bussey, a Brooklyn-born recording artist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and father of five who lost his eyesight at fifteen. The organization takes its name from a track on Bussey’s 2021 album Cfly 728, one of three records he has released since 2012. ETIB’s stated mission is to uplift blind and visually impaired people by creating platforms and experiences that inform, inspire, connect, and open doors — and it does so through a working set of properties rather than a single channel.

Those include the ETIB Experience, an interview podcast featuring blind entrepreneurs, artists, advocates and pageant titleholders; ETIB Radio, an internet stream that gives independent blind and visually impaired musicians genuine airplay; the Community Connect Directory, a staff-verified listing of businesses that are blind-owned, visually-impaired-owned, or that specifically serve blind and low vision people; Seen Through Sound, a community project collecting short recorded messages of encouragement; plus a blog and an events calendar. Bussey founded ETIB, in his words, to help people feel “visible, connected, informed, and empowered without using pity as the message.”

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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