Access Information News for Monday, October 19, 2026 – Volume 1089

What If Children Are Already People? | My Quaker Childhood & Parenting | Jessica Kellgren-Fozard | YouTube.com | October 14, 2026

Reconsidering long-held assumptions about childhood, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard examines how Quaker beliefs treat children as complete people rather than adults-in-waiting. She connects historical attitudes toward young people with her own Quaker upbringing and the principles shaping her family’s approach to parenting.

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

A.) What It’s Really Like Going Completely Blind As A Mom Of 2 Under 5 | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | October 9, 2026

Sitting down with Joy Ross, Molly Burke examines how the longtime creator rebuilt her life and parenting routines after losing her remaining sight. Ross recounts the medical complications that led to total blindness, the challenges facing her young daughters, and her effort to preserve independence, identity, and joy through further health setbacks.

B.) Trump Accounts Could Put SSI at Risk | DisabilityScoop.com | October 9, 2026

After Treasury automatically enrolled every child with a Social Security number in a Trump Account, disability advocates warn that balances can jeopardize SSI at age 18. Accounts claimed for children born from 2025 through 2028 receive $1,000, but funds count toward SSI’s $2,000 asset limit; an ABLE rollover is allowed only during the beneficiary’s 17th year.

C.) Gene Therapy Brings Hearing to Children With Inherited Deafness | PRNewswire.com | October 8, 2026

Regeneron’s Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha) restored meaningful hearing in 9 of 12 children with OTOF-related profound deafness in the CHORD trial, Cincinnati Children’s said. The one-time dual-AAV1 cochlear infusion delivered a working otoferlin gene; two siblings treated in 2025 showed improved hearing.

D.) He Spent A Day With A Blind Guy… | Legally Blind No Limits | YouTube.com | October 8, 2026

Showcasing a day alongside Jay, Cory documents how friendship and independence work in ordinary, unscripted moments. Their outing covers navigating streets, getting food, and finding the beach while challenging the assumption that a visually impaired friend needs constant supervision.

E.) Genetically Engineered Treatment for Blindness Shows Early Promise in Small Study | MedPageToday.com | October 8, 2026

An optogenetic treatment paired with light-stimulating goggles improved light sensitivity in seven of 10 people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, with six meeting a clinically meaningful threshold. The NEJM study used an AAV vector to deliver ChrimsonR to retinal ganglion cells; 34 ocular adverse events occurred in nine participants, mostly mild or moderate.

October 17, 2026 📅️

2.) Accessibility ‘Scavenger’ Hunt to Help Rank Toronto Spaces for People With Disabilities | CBC.ca | October 17, 2026

Toronto’s MapMission Day enlisted residents to log ramps, doors, elevators, lighting and washrooms in AccessNow, producing green, yellow or red accessibility pins for public spaces. Founder and CEO Maayan Ziv said the data helps people identify barriers before visiting and gives businesses practical improvements to make.

October 16, 2026 📅️

3.) What It’s Really Like To Be A Standup Comedian With A Speech Difference Ft. Tina Friml | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | October 16, 2026

Sitting down with comedian Tina Friml, Molly Burke examines how humor can challenge public assumptions about speech differences and disability. Friml reflects on growing up with cerebral palsy, navigating microaggressions and infantilization, and resisting the pressure to perform normalcy or pursue a cure.

4.) Study Finds Horseback Riding Improves Behavior for Children With Autism | DisabilityScoop.com | October 16, 2026

A Pediatrics study of 236 children ages 6 to 16 with autism and co-occurring psychiatric conditions found that 10 weeks of weekly therapeutic riding or barn activities significantly reduced irritability and hyperactivity while improving emotional regulation and social behavior. Robin Gabriels, a University of Colorado psychiatry professor who led the study, said riding produced the largest hyperactivity gains and could supplement existing treatments.

5.) Warner, Mizusawa Take Disability Questions | FairfaxTimes.com | October 16, 2026

Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa answered questions from Virginia’s disability community at a virtual statewide forum on Medicaid, voting access, AI bias, education and home-based care. Warner called for stronger federal support for community services and IDEA, while Mizusawa emphasized curbing Medicaid fraud and helping seniors remain at home.

6.) Some Sydney Sidewalk Indicators Risky for Blind People: Advocate | CBC.ca | October 16, 2026

Louise Gillis says misaligned tactile attention indicators in Sydney, N.S., can direct cane users into traffic rather than toward crosswalks. Cape Breton Regional Municipality says contractors installed some plates improperly and is preparing a report while replacing the worst examples.

7.) Did Department of Energy Remove Building Accessibility Requirements for Disabled People? | Snopes.com | October 16, 2026

While social posts said the Department of Energy had changed federal law, Snopes found a narrower, pending rule change. DOE finalized a 2025 rule to drop Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards for DOE-funded new construction and renovations, but delayed its effective date until Dec. 28, 2026 after adverse comments.

8.) This Implant Can Restore Sight for Patients With Macular Degeneration | TechnologyReview.com | October 16, 2026

Science Corporation’s PRIMA system, approved in Europe in July and awaiting FDA clearance in the US, pairs a retinal implant with camera-equipped glasses to restore central vision lost to geographic atrophy, an advanced form of AMD. After training, more than 80% of recipients could read, do crosswords, and use phones.

9.) Blind Veterans Receive Free Meta AI Glasses | ActionNews5.com | October 16, 2026

Meta is distributing free Ray-Ban AI glasses to legally blind veterans, with a stated commitment to provide more than 130,000 pairs nationwide. At a Memphis event, recipients were also offered training on using the glasses for tasks such as navigating unfamiliar spaces and reading menus.

10.) The New Norm: Authentic Images Fighting Stigma Around Hearing Loss | GlobalDisabilityNews.org | October 16, 2026

GN Hearing’s 2024 World Hearing Day campaign, The New Norm, built a royalty-free image bank portraying hearing-aid users beyond the elderly stereotypes common in advertising. Director of PR Rich Fischer says its photos, shot with user and photographer Gala Ricote, have drawn more than 11 million views and 50,000 downloads.

11.) Highlighting More Accessible Travel: Take Action Now and Not Tomorrow | BarrierFreeCanada.org | October 16, 2026

Barrier Free Canada founder Donna Jodhan argues that travel should be open to everyone, including seniors and people with disabilities, and that real accessibility means removing attitudinal barriers as well as physical ones. She calls for staff training, a meaningful voice for travelers who face these barriers, more shared stories across social media and podcasts, and collaboration among governments, airlines, hotels, and disability groups, noting that accessible design benefits every traveler.

October 15, 2026 📅️

12.) Handi-Link: A Good Transition, Diabetes, Disability Collective | Cam Wells | CJAM 99.1 FM | October 15, 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: Shusmita Rashid Diabetes Canada. Maria Zapach: A good Transition. Dr. Kirk Adams: Disability advocate.

13.) ETIB Radio Podcast Hosted By Ariana Dewberry & Cazerny Bussey Featuring SMB Quay GE | Even Though I’m Blind | YouTube.com | October 15, 2026

Sitting down with SMB Quay GE, Ariana Dewberry and Cazerny Bussey trace his South Macon roots, musical path, and the conviction behind betting on himself. The conversation moves from hometown influences to an on-the-spot freestyle, balancing creative ambition with an easygoing rapport.

14.) Dominique Wilkins: The Mindset That Made The Human Highlight Film | Sean Callagy | YouTube.com | October 15, 2026

Sitting down with Dominique Wilkins, Sean Callagy examines the resilience and self-belief behind the Hall of Famer’s rise from a teenage Greyhound ride to basketball immortality. Wilkins recounts racism and death threats after choosing Georgia, fierce battles with Larry Bird, and the accountability lesson that guided his life beyond the court.

15.) 2021 Annual Forum: Disability In The Next Normal (Part 1 With ASL) | National Organization on Disability | YouTube.com | October 15, 2026

At its 2021 Annual Forum, the National Organization on Disability examines how disability should shape the next normal. Part 1 includes ASL interpretation, placing accessibility alongside the forum’s discussion of inclusion and the future.

16.) 2021 Annual Forum: Disability In The Next Normal (Part 1 With Audio + ASL) | National Organization on Disability | YouTube.com | October 15, 2026

At its 2021 Annual Forum, National Organization on Disability examines disability in the next normal through the opening session, presented with audio and ASL access. The first installment frames how disability perspectives belong in conversations about the post-pandemic future and broader inclusion.

17.) Blind Guy Reacts To The Fight Over Driverless Cars | Legally Blind No Limits | YouTube.com | October 15, 2026

Reacting to the escalating debate over autonomous vehicles, Cory weighs the promises of Waymo, Tesla, and self-driving technology against the practical needs of blind riders. The discussion zeroes in on accessibility gaps, passenger safety, surveillance concerns, and the ways driverless systems could reshape everyday independence.

18.) Virgin Australia Moves to ‘Take Accessibility Seriously’ | AustralianAviation.com.au | October 15, 2026

Virgin Australia has engaged external disability training organisations after disability advocate Shane Hryhorec was offloaded in August when crew mistook his wheelchair’s SmartDrive power assist for a battery. Hryhorec will work with the airline for six months while his Human Rights Commission complaint is on hold.

19.) Why Neurodivergent Consumers Are Beauty’s Next Accessibility Opportunity | BeautyMatter.com | October 15, 2026

Beauty’s accessibility gap extends beyond adaptive hardware to fragrance, texture, visual clutter, multi-step routines, and noisy stores. With 15.5 million US adults diagnosed with ADHD and 5.4 million with autism, Human Beauty CEO Millie Flemington-Clare calls for incremental design changes and disabled experts in product development.

20.) UK Report Calls for Bus Stop Accessibility Audits to Improve Disabled Passengers’ Journeys | ZagDaily.com | October 15, 2026

Campaign for Better Transport is urging UK local authorities to audit bus stops and set delivery plans for accessibility upgrades, citing fragmented responsibilities and incomplete data across more than 417,000 stops in Great Britain. The group says only 15% of visually impaired people and 18% of people with mobility impairments find bus shelters easy to use.

21.) Special Education, Services for Nebraskans With Disabilities Targeted in Hypothetical Education Department Cuts | NebraskaPublicMedia.org | October 15, 2026

Nebraska Department of Education’s hypothetical 10% reduction list includes about $102 million a year from TEEOSA school aid, plus nearly $2 million from special education. The plan also targets vocational rehabilitation and services for blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard-of-hearing Nebraskans as the state faces an $846.7 million projected shortfall.

22.) As David Jolly Aims to Turn Florida Governor’s Office Blue, He Confronts His Prior Ties to an Alleged Fraudster | CBSNews.com | October 15, 2026

While David Jolly seeks Florida’s governorship as a Democrat, CBS News reports that his former employer, Leo Govoni, faces federal fraud charges tied to more than $100 million allegedly siphoned from a nonprofit for people with disabilities. Jolly worked at Boston Finance Group from 2012 to 2014; court filings do not allege he knew of or joined the scheme.

23.) Review Dismisses Claims of Widespread Over-Diagnosis Across Mental Health, ADHD and Autism | DisabilityNewsService.com | October 15, 2026

An independent government review chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy found no evidence of widespread overdiagnosis of mental health conditions, ADHD or autism in England, while warning risks may be rising. It urged earlier needs-led support and CQC regulation of independent ADHD and autism assessments.

24.) Disabled Peer Uses AI Tech to Recreate the Voice She Used to Have, as She Delivers Speech to House of Lords | DisabilityNewsService.com | October 15, 2026

Baroness Jane Campbell used an AI-cloned version of her pre-2012 voice to deliver a House of Lords speech, after the Lords procedure and privileges committee approved advance recordings as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act. Built with ElevenLabs’ text-to-speech tools, the speech pressed the government to preserve personal health budgets and direct payments.

25.) Information Commission Orders DWP to Release Secret Report That Examined Quality of PIP Phone Assessments | DisabilityNewsService.com | October 15, 2026

After a freedom of information challenge, the Information Commission ordered the Department for Work and Pensions to release a 19 March 2021 audit of PIP telephone assessments. DWP said publication could chill candid internal auditing, but the regulator found a strong public interest in scrutinizing safeguards after a case involving death or serious harm.

26.) Leaked DWP ‘Corner-Cutting’ Plans Reveal Changes to Checks on Assessments That Will Cause ‘Even More Risk’ | DisabilityNewsService.com | October 15, 2026

Leaked DWP plans would replace the current four-grade audit of PIP and work capability assessment reports with a red-amber-green regime, under which only red reports must be corrected. A DWP source told Disability News Service that amber reports could retain serious safeguarding errors; DWP says the review will not lower quality standards.

27.) Conservatives’ GBP 1 Billion Motability VAT Plan Will Decimate Scheme and Raise Almost Nothing, Figures Show | DisabilityNewsService.com | October 15, 2026

Motability Foundation says Conservative plans to remove VAT relief on leases and used-vehicle resales could add GBP 3,320 to advance payments and cut applications by 74%. Its modeling says 20% VAT on new leases could add GBP 6,000, leaving revenue at GBP 20 million by year four as demand collapses.

28.) For Gifted Students With Disabilities, Finding the Right School Is a Challenge | DisabilityScoop.com | October 15, 2026

An estimated 360,000 students nationwide are twice-exceptional, combining gifted ability with learning differences such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia, yet families often must choose between academic rigor and social-emotional support. Dallas’ Sage School opened last year for grades 5-12, enrolling 11 students at $35,000 a year.

October 14, 2026 📅️

29.) What If Children Are Already People? | My Quaker Childhood & Parenting | Jessica Kellgren-Fozard | YouTube.com | October 14, 2026

Reconsidering long-held assumptions about childhood, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard examines how Quaker beliefs treat children as complete people rather than adults-in-waiting. She connects historical attitudes toward young people with her own Quaker upbringing and the principles shaping her family’s approach to parenting.

30.) Rick Hansen: Accessibility Must Be an Election Priority in B.C. | VancouverSun.com | October 14, 2026

Rick Hansen, founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation, calls on B.C. election candidates to make accessibility a measurable priority across housing, infrastructure, transit, procurement and community planning. He notes that nearly one in three British Columbians, about 1.7 million people, has a disability, and says accessible design avoids costly retrofits while widening economic participation.

31.) Millions More Dementia Cases Expected by 2050, Study Finds | USAToday.com | October 14, 2026

A JAMA Neurology study projects annual new dementia cases worldwide will rise from 11.4 million in 2023 to 24.7 million by 2050. Across 38,418 participants in 22 studies, incidence was 10.6 per 1,000 for women versus 8.6 for men, and 13.6 in low- and middle-income countries versus 8.3 in high-income countries.

32.) Feds Plan to Dramatically Shrink the National Health Interview Survey, Worrying Disability Advocates | APNews.com | October 14, 2026

Federal officials plan to cut the National Health Interview Survey from 490 adult health questions to roughly 200-225 in 2028, while shifting its first contact to online or paper forms. Disability advocates and Syracuse professor Scott Landes warn that removing questions on mobility, memory and assistive devices could misclassify many Americans and obscure health-policy effects.

33.) Governments and Industry Work to Improve Air Travel for Persons With Disabilities | ICAO.int | October 14, 2026

ICAO has proposed a strategy to make international air travel more accessible for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, ahead of Council consideration in January 2027. The plan, discussed at the ICAO/ACI/IATA symposium in Montreal, would guide standards, workforce training, universal design and progress measurement.

34.) What Could Medicaid Work Requirements Mean for People With Disabilities Waiting for Medicare Coverage? | KFF.org | October 14, 2026

KFF finds that 120,300 of 415,300 SSDI beneficiaries ages 19-64 newly enrolling in Medicare in 2023 had previously used ACA Medicaid expansion coverage. Beginning in 2027, work requirements in 44 states could disrupt that bridge for applicants awaiting disability determinations, who may struggle to document a medical-frailty exclusion.

35.) How New Federal Guidance on Disability Could Impact K-12 Special Education | EdWeek.org | October 14, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will no longer rely on its Olmstead guidance when enforcing the ADA, though the 1999 Supreme Court ruling remains in force. Vanderbilt special education professor Meghan Burke warns schools could wrongly downgrade independent-living goals in IDEA transition plans for students 16 and older.

36.) Study: AI Coding Tools Do Not Write Accessible Code | Kesq.com | October 14, 2026

An AudioEye study found that 15 websites built by coding tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and Lovable all failed WCAG 2.2 Level A, the baseline accessibility standard. The sites contained 306 distinct issues appearing more than 59,000 times; e-commerce builds averaged 174 issues per page, versus 55 across the test set.

37.) Election Accessibility Is Dismal in Some States, Potentially Impacting a Quarter of US Adults Who Are Disabled | NonprofitQuarterly.org | October 14, 2026

Michigan auditors found only 10 percent of 415 Election Day polling locations assessed in 2025 met basic accessibility standards, despite one in three adult Michiganders being disabled. Detroit Disability Power is expanding its audit model through a fellowship supporting groups in Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and New York.

38.) SSI, Social Security Benefits Set to Rise | DisabilityScoop.com | October 14, 2026

SSI and Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% in 2027 under the annual inflation-linked cost-of-living adjustment, the Social Security Administration said. The maximum federal SSI payment for an individual will rise from $994 to $1,029 monthly, with higher amounts possible in states that add supplements.

39.) On Destroying the Mask of Wellness While Being Black and Neurodivergent | GlobalDisabilityNews.org | October 14, 2026

Danielle Belton recounts how masking bipolar disorder and ADHD while leading major newsrooms compounded pressure she faced as a Black woman in a high-profile role. After identifying ADHD through accounts from other middle-aged women and beginning medication in July, she reports less mental noise and reckless spending.

40.) Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview With Anthony Corona, Host and Executive Producer, Sunday Edition With Anthony Corona | DrKirkAdams.com | October 14, 2026

Anthony Corona, founder of Anthony Corona Media and Sunday Edition, recounts losing his sight at 40 after shingles affected his brain, eyes and ears while he was The Associated Press’ East Coast entertainment editor. He describes building Sunday Edition from an ACB news program into an independent network of eight podcasts, a 24-hour streaming channel, and a mentorship pipeline for new hosts.

41.) Remarkable World Commentary Episode #117: Interview With Joel Snyder, President, Audio Description Associates, LLC | DonnaJodhan.com | October 14, 2026

Joel Snyder, president of Audio Description Associates, traces audio description from 1981’s described production of Major Barbara at Washington’s Arena Stage to television, DVDs, theaters and streaming services. He credits blind advocates Dr. Margaret Pfanstiehl and Chet Avery with initiating the theater experiment, and predicts descriptions will increasingly be built into productions and delivered via smartphone apps.

42.) Ask Accessible Business Review Writer Donna J. Jodhan – 10 Tips to Host October Fall Fairs October 2026 | BarrierFreeCanada.org | October 14, 2026

Donna J. Jodhan, an entrepreneur since 2000, lays out 10 planning tips for an October fall fair, from selecting a theme and weather contingencies to food, lighting and crowd flow. Her checklist also calls for allergy-friendly options, interactive activities, visual promotion and a closing feature such as a bonfire, raffle or outdoor movie.

43.) Take Action: Help Protect Door-to-Door Trash Collection for Residents with Disabilities from New NFPA Code Changes | AccessReady.org | October 14, 2026

Access Ready Inc. is asking disability advocates to sign a letter urging the National Fire Protection Association to drop a new rule in the 2027 edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code. The rule would ban door-to-door trash collection in multifamily buildings that are not fully sprinklered. The group estimates nearly one million residents with disabilities and older adults could lose the service if state and local governments adopt the change.

44.) Our Seat at the Table Is a Bed | DisabilityDebrief.org | October 14, 2026

Glasgow writer and researcher Anna Ruddock, who has lived with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) for thirty years, argues that global disability advocacy still overlooks people with energy limiting conditions. Drawing on a disabled-led UK research project, she explains how the terms “energy limiting conditions” and “energy impairment” connect people across different diagnoses. She calls for disability events to include her community as speakers and to offer spaces where people can lie down.

October 13, 2026 📅️

45.) The Electrical Plug Guide Installation | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | October 13, 2026

Showcasing the Electrical Plug Guide, Ryan walks through the installation process for an accessibility tool designed to help people align appliance plugs with wall outlets. The guide supports both two-prong and three-prong plugs, offering a tactile approach intended to reduce concerns about accidental contact while connecting kitchen equipment.

46.) How To Use The Electrical Plug Guide | The Blind Kitchen | YouTube.com | October 13, 2026

Showcasing the Electrical Plug Guide, Chef Debra walks through how the tactile outlet accessory helps cooks align appliance plugs with greater confidence. Created by her brothers Dean and Darrin, the guide supports both two-prong and three-prong plugs while addressing a persistent safety concern for people with limited vision.

47.) Blind Girl Learns What Emoji’s Look Like! | Molly Burke | YouTube.com | October 13, 2026

Showcasing a tactile way to interpret emoji, Molly Burke shares how she learns what the familiar digital symbols look like. The experiment puts a visual language used across texts and social platforms into a nonvisual context, highlighting the gap between everyday digital communication and accessibility.

48.) RJ Mitte Deserves to Be Remembered for so Much More Than How He Died | TheTab.com | October 13, 2026

RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died by suicide at 34 on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas, according to his representative. Daisy Phillipson recalls Mitte’s disability-rights advocacy, including work with United Cerebral Palsy, Shriners Children’s and SAG-AFTRA.

49.) SHRM Loses Service Dog Trial, Owes Former Job Applicant $400K | HRDive.com | October 13, 2026

A jury found SHRM violated the ADA and Virginia Human Rights Act after it refused to let a Type 1 diabetes job applicant bring her service dog to work, awarding $400,000 in compensatory damages. SHRM said it is considering an appeal, arguing it offered other accommodations and that the ADA requires a cooperative process.

50.) ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor With Cerebral Palsy, Disability Advocate Dead at 34 | DisabilityScoop.com | October 13, 2026

RJ Mitte, who played Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. in AMC’s five-season Breaking Bad and had cerebral palsy, died in Brownsville, Texas, at 34. His representatives called him a disability-rights advocate and cited his work with United Cerebral Palsy, Shriners Children’s, and the Mitte Foundation; People reported that he died by suicide.

51.) Remarkable World Commentary Episode #116: Interview With Jerry Nicholson, Co-Founder, Accessible Data | DonnaJodhan.com | October 13, 2026

Jerry Nicholson, co-founder of Accessible Data, describes how its survey platform grew from an International Disability Alliance call after members could not complete a global survey. He says inaccessible forms exclude people with disabilities from consultations and produce biased data; the company is considering a paid respondent panel.

52.) Scam Watcher Donna J. Jodhan Gives You 3 Important Scams to Watch for in October | BarrierFreeCanada.org | October 13, 2026

Donna J. Jodhan’s October Scam Watcher entry points readers to a Sterling Creations post on three scams to watch for. Barrier Free Canada describes Jodhan’s monthly Ask The Scam Watcher Podcast as a series on recognizing, avoiding, and reporting scams, informed by her experiences and work in law, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.

October 12, 2026 📅️

53.) Rich Padulo On Making Halloween Accessible For Every Kid | Driven by Purpose | YouTube.com | October 12, 2026

Cutting through the barriers that stairs can create on Halloween, Evan, Isaac, and Mike sit down with Rich Padulo to discuss Treat Accessibly’s push for more inclusive trick-or-treating. Padulo traces the initiative from a single lawn sign in 2017 to more than 300,000 participating Canadian homes, including its non-edible treat guidance, brand backing, and new street captain program.

54.) A Dream Moment: Sydney Meets Howie Mandel | Driven by Purpose | YouTube.com | October 12, 2026

In a personal episode, Evan Rosenblum recounts his daughter Sydney’s meeting with Howie Mandel during an America’s Got Talent taping and the compassionate response that followed her startle reflex. The exchange underscores how patience, accessibility awareness, and respectful interaction can shape more inclusive experiences at work and beyond.

55.) Disability Employment Advocates Celebrate Gains, but Face New Gaps | FreePressOKC.com | October 12, 2026

Disability-employment groups in Oklahoma City are pushing employers to make hiring and accommodations more accessible during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Autism Foundation of Oklahoma and Dale Rogers Training Center cite progress, while a new OFCCP rule ends disability self-ID and the 7% contractor hiring goal.

56.) Surrey Couple Says Accessibility Barriers Prevented Them From Voting | CBC.ca | October 12, 2026

Glenda and Darryl Hyatt, who use electric mobility aids, left Surrey’s Kwantlen Park Secondary School without voting after encountering stairs, a grassy hill and no clear accessible-route signage. Surrey says it will add signs and remind staff about accessible entrances and curbside voting.

57.) A Minute in Wheelchair, a Lesson in Accessibility | NewIndianExpress.com | October 12, 2026

At a wheelchair simulation track in Thiruvananthapuram, Class 12 student Natasha Lily navigated a rough surface, slanting ramp and step, finding self-propulsion harder than expected. CanWalk Society founder Gokul Retnakar said the Manaveeyam Veedhi event was designed to build empathy for wheelchair users and spur demand for inclusive infrastructure.

58.) Overseas, Digital Accessibility Is Becoming Enforceable. New Zealand Should Not Wait | ODT.co.nz | October 12, 2026

After a French court ordered Carrefour to make its e-commerce site and mobile app accessible within six months, with penalties for delay, Blind Low Vision NZ chief executive Andrea Midgen says New Zealand should treat digital accessibility as a rights and accountability issue. She cites 110,376 New Zealanders living with vision loss in 2023 and calls for enforceable standards and co-design.

59.) U.S. Doctors Are Aging, Raising Concerns About Patient Safety | WashingtonPost.com | October 12, 2026

Richard David Heekin left orthopedic surgery at 65 after patients accused him of operating while impaired by a progressive neurological condition affecting his balance and speech. Within three years of his 2020 retirement, at least 522 lawsuits targeted Heekin and Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

60.) Merrimack Councilors to Address Access for Voters With Disabilities | UnionLeader.com | October 12, 2026

Merrimack councilors are pursuing accessibility changes at polling sites after voters reported handicap and mobility barriers during the last election. Town Council chair Nancy Harrington said officials are considering additional accessible parking, clearer markings, outdoor volunteers, wheelchairs, and a repaired high school sidewalk.

61.) Ask Internationally-Known Accessibility Expert Donna J. Jodhan – 10 Tips on How to Use the Braille Doodle | BarrierFreeCanada.org | October 12, 2026

Donna J. Jodhan’s October Ask an Expert installment provides 10 tips on how to use the Braille Doodle. Barrier Free Canada says the monthly series shares advice on common and important software for people who are blind, vision impaired, and people with other disabilities; the post links to the complete October guidance at Sterling Creations.

Last Week 📅️

62.) Could A Blind Guy Survive 4 Days In The Amazon Rainforest?! | Legally Blind No Limits | YouTube.com | October 11, 2026

Reacting to Joe Fazer’s four-day Amazon survival challenge, Cory assesses how legal blindness would reshape the risks of navigating the rainforest. The discussion weighs shelter building, a snake at camp, tarantulas, piranha fishing, and dangerous river water against the practical realities of moving safely without full sight.

63.) Accessible Cheltenham Playground to ‘Allow All Children to Play’ | BBC.com | October 11, 2026

Leckhampton Rovers FC plans to replace the ageing Burrow’s Field playground in Cheltenham with wheelchair-accessible climbing, trampoline, roundabout and seesaw equipment. The club has raised £100,000 of its £220,000 target; parent Fahren Peach says the project would let her son Freddie, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, play alongside his siblings.

64.) ‘Artism’ – Making Museums Accessible for Children and Young Teens With Autism | GulfToday.ae | October 11, 2026

Al Ain Museum’s “Artism” program uses structured sensory workshops to make cultural learning more accessible for autistic children and young adults, combining painting, sculpting, tactile materials, sound, movement and sensory storytelling. Workshops draw on museum collections and local heritage while using visual guidance, flexible pacing, quiet breaks and individual or group participation.

65.) Beyond the Barrier: Building an Accessible Pakistan | TheFridayTimes.com | October 11, 2026

Pakistan’s 2023 Census records more than 7.4 million people with disabilities, yet inaccessible buildings, transit, schools, workplaces, and websites still limit participation. The Friday Times calls for enforcement of disability-rights laws, compliance monitoring, accessible digital services, inclusive education, and fair hiring.

66.) Sky Sports and Guinness Launch New Accessibility Services Across Premier League Coverage | SkySports.com | October 11, 2026

Sky Sports and Guinness have introduced live subtitles on every front-channel Premier League match and Live Descriptive Audio Commentary, developed with RNIB, on selected fixtures, available across Sky, NOW and Virgin Media.

67.) New Accessibility App Launched by 16-Year-Old Now Available | CityNews.ca | October 10, 2026

Tag4Access, founded by 16-year-old Prisha Popli, has launched on the App Store and Google Play with a map for reporting accessibility barriers and features. Volunteer accessibility leaders review submissions, and Popli says feedback from a 1,200-response community survey demonstrated demand.

68.) Bengaluru Parks Not Friendly to Persons With Disabilities | NewIndianExpress.com | October 10, 2026

An audit of more than 120 Bengaluru public parks found only 34.8% let wheelchair users enter without a barrier, despite the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act’s accessibility requirements. Pacta’s new Bengaluru Parks Observatory also found ramps at 36.2% of parks and accessible toilets in 61% of parks that have toilets.

69.) Visually Impaired Campaigner for Better Accessibility Highlights Challenges Facing Disabled People in Shetland | ShetlandTimes.co.uk | October 10, 2026

Phil Hilbert, a visually impaired member of newly formed Access Panel Shetland, says accessibility cannot be judged by ramps and disabled toilets alone. He cites transport, costs, dropped kerbs, pavement surfaces and staff training as barriers, including on routes connecting the new Fair Isle ferry and bird observatory.

70.) Breaking Barriers: Southern Utah Nonprofit Makes Outdoor Adventure Accessible to People With Disabilities | StGeorgeUtah.com | October 10, 2026

Adaptive Outdoor Adventure, a Southern Utah nonprofit founded by Shaylee Ferrell, is building accessible kayaking, boating, fishing, rafting, hiking and camping programs for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Approved as a 501(c)(3) in June 2024, the group plans scholarships, specialized equipment, family activities and adult social events.

71.) Visually Impaired People Fear Smart Glasses Backlash | BBC.com | October 10, 2026

The BBC reports that blind and partially sighted people who rely on smart glasses worry that growing restrictions and stigma around camera-equipped glasses will shut them out, as RNIB and Guide Dogs urge venues to treat the devices as a reasonable adjustment.

72.) Accessibility as Part of Business Processes: EBA Presents Research Findings and Best Practices | EBA.com.ua | October 9, 2026

The European Business Association’s Accessibility Index frames inclusive design as a workforce-resilience issue for Ukrainian employers facing labour shortages. The State Employment Centre says 150,000 people with disabilities have sought its services since the full-scale invasion; nearly 5,000 adapted workplaces have been equipped.

73.) After War and Displacement, Accessibility Knows No Limits | EVNReport.com | October 9, 2026

After the 2023 mass displacement of more than 100,000 Artsakh-Armenians, Vardan Tadevosyan rebuilt the Lady Cox Rehabilitation Center in Yeghvard, Armenia, after its Stepanakert staff and patients fled. The NGO has resumed home visits for about 200 former patients and youth therapies while seeking funds to expand services amid accessibility and housing barriers.

74.) SC, Delhi HC Notices Spotlight Persistent Accessibility Gaps in India Decade After Disabilities Law | ThePrint.in | October 9, 2026

The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court have issued notices in separate petitions alleging persistent barriers to accessible air travel and reading materials, nearly a decade after the RPwD Act, 2016. The cases test whether statutory accessibility guarantees are being proactively enforced across transport, digital services and publishing.

75.) Muskegon Luge Park Becomes First in Michigan to Install Navigation System for Visitors Who Are Blind | Fox17Online.com | October 9, 2026

Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park has become Michigan’s first site to install Right-Hear, a free app-based navigation system for blind and visually impaired visitors. Beacons and QR-coded trail markers provide audio directions and nature information in 36 languages, with the Northside Lions Club backing the project.

76.) This Record-Setting Paralympian Discovered How Accessible Grand Rapids Is | Afar.com | October 8, 2026

Paralympic gold medalist Anastasia Pagonis tested a four-day Grand Rapids itinerary built with Wheel the World’s verified accessibility listings. Tactile museum exhibits, sensory supports, descriptive dance instruction, and braille sculpture replicas let the blind swimmer participate without being treated as an exception.

77.) Another Tool in the Toolbox: AI, Accessibility, and the Right to Privacy | BrailleWorks.com | October 8, 2026

Braille Works recounts a Dogs Inc. training where a longtime guide dog user learned to use Meta AI glasses, and argues that while AI is a valuable accessibility tool, banks, healthcare providers and government agencies must still deliver sensitive information in secure, accessible formats rather than relying on it.

78.) The Web Needs Interactive Lists | Sarah Higley | October 8, 2026

Sarah Higley makes the case for an interactive list role in ARIA and HTML, a single-tab-stop list that supports arrow-key navigation, nested controls and virtual cursor use, ahead of an ARIA discussion of the proposal at the end of October.

79.) Connecting the Community: Upcoming Calls for Proposals for Accessible Publishing Events | Inclusive Publishing | October 6, 2026

Inclusive Publishing rounds up open calls for proposals for accessible publishing events, including the NNELS symposium, the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities conference, the Library Publishing Coalition conference and John Slatin AccessU, with deadlines from October 25 to November 30, 2026.

👉 Submit your event for consideration within this section here.

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October 19, 2026 | Virtual Birding With the Birdability Community on Instagram Live | Birdability

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
Birdability goes live on Instagram at @birdability every morning of Birdability Week, through October 25, for virtual birding from backyards, parks and favorite accessible birding spots around the country. The week opens with Tammah Watts and her Mindfulness Mondays, and later stops include backyard birding in North Carolina, Central Park with That Quirky Bird Girl, a field trip with ASL, Jenn Lodi-Smith of The Spark Bird Project, and Everybody Birding Club in Ohio. Stay for the whole program or drop in for a minute or two. Free.

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 | An Engine for Innovation and Opportunity | Disability:IN

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
Disability:IN hosts a LinkedIn Live conversation with disability-owned entrepreneurs Ryan Mayer of Ryan Mayer Coaching, Dr. Ann Nguyen-Chung of Hippotanicals and Mary Jayne McCullough of Global Wordsmiths. The panel covers understanding customers, communicating what makes a product different and building the relationships that help a business grow.

October 20, 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 covers practical ways to make a home easier to see and move through, using contrast, better lighting and reduced glare. It is aimed at people with low or changing vision.

October 20, 2026 | Navigating Performance Discussions and the Accommodation Process Effectively | Accessibility Online

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
This Job Accommodation Network training gives supervisors and managers practical strategies for handling performance conversations and for responding when a disability disclosure leads to a request for reasonable accommodation. It covers what to say and how to explore accommodation solutions collaboratively when performance is part of the picture. Real-time captioning is provided.

October 20, 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
Vision Support America walks step by step through the ways an iPhone can be adjusted to work better for changing eyesight, at a pace built to feel comfortable and doable. The session is free.

October 20, 2026 | Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Learn from the Success of Blind and DeafBlind Professionals | The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

2:00 PM PT, 3:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM GMT
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. hosts a panel of blind and DeafBlind professionals who share how they found work, the accommodations they use to complete forms and attend meetings, and how they take part in everyday workplace life. Presenters are Eben Frisbie of Bank of America, author and retired human resources executive Sara Freeman Smith, and Paul DuCharme of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. The webinar is aimed at job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, and attendees are invited to bring their own job search questions. Virtual (Zoom); ASL interpreters will be available.

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 20, 2026 | Teaching and Typing Math | BITS

5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
The BITS Education Team presents Teaching and Typing Math, a Tuesday evening course led by Professor Betsey Doane with Rebecca Skipper for assistive technology instructors and others who work with math. It covers navigating math in Word and on the web, Nemeth braille in the JAWS Braille Math Editor, math input by speech, and graphing with Desmos, and registrants must check each course date when signing up.

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 21, 2026 | Part 2 – Web Accessibility Basics: Manual Screen Reader Testing | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Michael Parker from Access Ingenuity completes his two-part series with a session on manual screen reader testing of websites using JAWS. Attendees learn to spot missing or incorrect landmarks, poorly labeled controls, inaccessible dynamic content, and weak alt text, and to document findings against specific WCAG criteria.

October 21, 2026 | Introducing QuickMail from Kelly Ford | Brad Snyder | Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS)

5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Kelly Ford demonstrates QuickMail, a free Windows email program built with other contributors to work smoothly with screen readers from the first day, with no custom scripts or workarounds. It brings Gmail, Microsoft, iCloud, IMAP and POP3 accounts together in one combined inbox, runs entirely from the keyboard, and includes a calendar, address book, message rules and templates. Ford explains why QuickMail was built and where it fits among today’s email programs, and attendees can bring their questions, frustrations and ideas directly to the developer. QuickMail is still in active development and has not yet reached version 1.0; virtual (Zoom), registration required.

October 21, 2026 | Community Coalition In-Person Launch & Celebration | Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion

5:30 PM PT, 6:30 PM MT, 7:30 PM CT, 8:30 PM ET, 12:30 AM GMT
The Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion marks the launch of its Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion with an in-person evening at the Parkview Event Space at Seattle Unity, 200 8th Avenue North, Seattle. Attendees see a live demonstration of the Coalition’s new online home on Circle, with Apple and Android apps, meet local DEI practitioners, have new books by three ISDI leaders signed, and share a light meal with music. Founding Member sign-up at reduced, locked-in rates is open at the event and runs through December 31, 2026. Tickets are $75, $35 or a contribution of the buyer’s choosing; the venue offers accessible garage parking, a van-accessible loading zone, elevator access and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

October 22, 2026 | Disability Innovation Forum | Enable Ventures & SmartJob

6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM ET, 1:00 PM GMT
Enable Ventures and SmartJob host a full-day, in-person conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC, on disability-led innovation in work, learning, design and investing. Sessions include a showcase of ten early-stage companies, a keynote from bionic pop artist Viktoria Modesta, a fireside chat with Axios co-founder Roy Schwartz, and eight panels.

October 22, 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
Vision Support America explores the different ways of keeping reading in your life as vision changes, in whatever format works best now. The session is free and open to anyone adjusting to vision loss.

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 22, 2026 | Community Ignition: Partnership and Artmaking in the Disability Arts Community | New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

New Museum Los Gatos presents an exhibition of art made by, for and with artists in the Disability Arts Community, including Dark Room Ballet’s Krishna Washburn and co-curator Maia Scott. Dark Room Ballet reports a full touch tour, audio description for all of the art, and its film Telephone, about audio description for dance, playing with headsets in the main gallery. The museum, at 106 E. Main Street in Los Gatos, California, is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific through March 21, 2027; general admission is $10.

October 23, 2026 | Vortex With Christopher Unpezverde Núñez | Movement Research

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
Christopher Unpezverde Núñez leads Vortex, an in-person class that translates visual-motor-spatial concepts into sensory-motor-spatial experiences, teaching alignment, orientation and improvised movement through proprioceptive breathing, with auditive guidance throughout. The class meets Fridays from 10:00 AM to noon Eastern through December 4 at The Bob, 150 First Avenue in New York, and costs $18 per class. Register on the class page; audio description and ASL can be requested at least three weeks ahead through accessibility@movementresearch.org.

October 23, 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
Vision Support America hosts a supportive conversation on simple ways to organize and label a home so that it feels easier, calmer and more predictable to move around. The session is free and aimed at people adjusting to changing vision.

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 24, 2026 | No Diagram Anatomy Presents: Histology of Connective Tissue | Dark Room Ballet

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
Krishna Washburn closes her three-part No Diagram Anatomy series with a workshop on the histology of connective tissue, using movement and conversation in place of diagrams to build scientific knowledge and body awareness. The series is open to all, with priority given to blind and visually impaired students, and no prior knowledge of anatomy, dance or self-audio description is needed. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing info@darkroomballet.com with the subject line “Anatomy.”

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 25, 2026 | FilmNorth and Artifact Studios Present Brailled It | FilmNorth

3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM ET, 10:00 PM GMT
FilmNorth and Artifact Studios present Brailled It at FilmNorth, 2441 University Avenue West in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The evening opens with a filmmaking workshop for blind and low-vision students ages 16 to 25, followed at 6:30 PM Central by a screening of the film and a Q&A. Free; RSVP required.

October 26, 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 the accessibility settings built into Android phones, working through small changes that build confidence one step at a time. It is aimed at people with low or changing vision who want their phone to be easier to use.

October 27, 2026 | Creating Accessible Coursework: From Content to Classroom | Allyant

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Liz Franklin of Allyant and digital accessibility coordinator Pam Doran present a live webinar on accessibility requirements for educational materials, with a demonstration of CommonLook Edu, a customer’s approach to scaling accessible coursework, and tips on budgeting and collaboration. Attendees receive a free seven-day trial.

October 27, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

October 28, 2026 | How to Convince People to Care and Invest in Accessibility | A11yTalks

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
A11yTalks hosts Stéphanie Walter, who covers nine common accessibility myths and push-backs and how designers, developers and project teams can answer them with data and examples. The session streams on YouTube.

October 28, 2026 | JAWS Essentials: Navigating PowerPoint with JAWS | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Marisa Church from Access Ingenuity covers the core JAWS commands for PowerPoint, including moving between slides, reading slide content and speaker notes, and working with images, charts, and tables. The session also explains how a presentation’s structure affects what JAWS reads, in both editing mode and slideshow view.

October 28, 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
This free Vision Support America session is a supportive conversation about working in the kitchen with changing vision, taking small practical steps toward feeling confident there again.

October 29, 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
This free Vision Support America session covers simple techniques for moving safely and confidently around the home and beyond, with particular attention to stairs and to preventing falls. It is aimed at people with low or changing vision.

October 29, 2026 | Confident Movement and Open Conversations | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
Vision Support America looks at moving through the world safely and confidently with changing vision, and at how to ask for help in ways that feel comfortable and respectful. The session is free and open to anyone adjusting to vision loss.

November 1, 2026 | Yeah, It WAS Good! Audio-Described Dance Suggestions Due | Dark Room Ballet

Dark Room Ballet invites suggestions of audio-described dance performances from 2026 that moved, inspired or stayed with you, to help shape its Yeah, It WAS Good! film screening celebrating accessible dance on December 12. Email suggestions to admin@darkroomballet.com by November 1.

November 5, 2026 | 2026 Disability:IN EMEA Summit | Disability:IN

1:00 AM PT, 2:00 AM MT, 3:00 AM CT, 4:00 AM ET, 9:00 AM GMT
Disability:IN and Bloomberg bring senior leaders from Europe, the Middle East and Africa together in London to examine how companies are using neuroinclusion, accessibility, AI and data-driven insights to shape the future of work, technology and customer experience. The summit runs a full day on November 5 and a morning session on November 6 at Bloomberg in London, and attendance is by invitation request.

November 6, 2026 | 2026 Disability:IN EMEA Summit | Disability:IN

1:00 AM PT, 2:00 AM MT, 3:00 AM CT, 4:00 AM ET, 9:00 AM GMT
Disability:IN and Bloomberg bring senior leaders from Europe, the Middle East and Africa together in London to examine how companies are using neuroinclusion, accessibility, AI and data-driven insights to shape the future of work, technology and customer experience. The summit runs a full day on November 5 and a morning session on November 6 at Bloomberg in London, and attendance is by invitation request.

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 17, 2026 | Carter Kits: Supporting Positive Interactions for Neurodivergent Patients During Emergency Encounters | Accessibility Online

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Carter Kits co-founder Justin Severs and training and grants manager Andie describe the sensory bags their organization supplies to first responders, emergency department staff and community partners for encounters with autistic and neurodivergent patients, where a lack of tools and training still produces worse health outcomes. Dr. Sam Wrobleski of the Michigan EMS for Children Program also explains how that partnership works and how others might build one in their own state. Real-time captioning is provided.

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 8, 2026 | Sight Tech Global 2026 | Sight Tech Global

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Sight Tech Global, produced by the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, returns as a free, fully virtual two-day conference on how AI and emerging technology can expand independence and access for people who are blind or have low vision. Registration is open.

December 8, 2026 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: The Science of Birdsong With Donald Kroodsma | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Ornithologist and author Donald Kroodsma, one of the world’s leading experts on birdsong with more than 45 years of research behind him, opens the new season of Birdability’s monthly Blind Birder Community Conversations. He goes beyond familiar mnemonics to the acoustic differences that let listeners tell species apart by sound, and to what birds are actually doing with their voices. The series is designed by and for blind and low vision birders, and sighted birders are welcome too. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

December 9, 2026 | Sight Tech Global 2026 | Sight Tech Global

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Sight Tech Global, produced by the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, returns as a free, fully virtual two-day conference on how AI and emerging technology can expand independence and access for people who are blind or have low vision. Registration is open.

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 | Blindness as Method: Contemporary Art and Creative Practice | Dark Room Ballet

3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
Bill Porter leads a three-hour seminar that treats blindness and low vision as sources of artistic knowledge and method rather than limitations, looking at how artists including Carmen Papalia, Andy Slater, Emilie Louise Gossiaux and David Johnson work through touch, sound, memory and description. Through presentation and group discussion, participants consider their own lived experience as a source of creative knowledge. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing info@darkroomballet.com with the subject line “Bill Porter.”

December 19, 2026 | Weightlifting for Dancers | Dark Room Ballet

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM GMT
Krishna Washburn, a blind ballet teacher with multiple certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, leads a fully audio-described workshop that helps dancers build their own resistance-training program with household objects, resistance bands or gym equipment. Participants learn to choose exercises, track sets and repetitions, progress safely over time and adapt training after injury; no weightlifting experience is needed. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing info@darkroomballet.com with the subject line “Weightlifting.”

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.

January 12, 2027 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: Birding by Ear and Mnemonics With Jerry Berrier | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Jerry Berrier, a lifelong blind birder and co-founder of the Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon, leads a practical, participatory session on birding by ear and on using mnemonics to learn and remember bird songs and calls, with examples from birds across a broad geographic range. Berrier has been birding by ear since the 1970s and has led programs for Mass Audubon, L.L.Bean and the Carroll Center for the Blind. Open to blind, low vision and sighted birders. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

January 13, 2027 | Introduction to Simonson Jazz | Dark Room Ballet

9:30 AM PT, 10:30 AM MT, 11:30 AM CT, 12:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
Valentina Bertani teaches a ten-class course in the movement principles and exercises of the Simonson jazz dance method, building class by class to the full-body format, for blind and visually impaired adults with no Simonson experience, including those who have never studied dance. Classes meet Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Eastern, January 13 through March 17, are not recorded, and attendance at all ten is strongly encouraged. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing info@darkroomballet.com with the subject line “Simonson Jazz.”

January 17, 2027 | Actor’s Toolbox: An Actor’s Practicum | Dark Room Ballet

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Luna Vintner leads an eight-week introductory acting course in which students build practical tools for any acting pursuit: working with a scene partner, staying present, listening and responding truthfully, analyzing scripts and preparing audition material. Two-hour sessions meet Sundays from noon Eastern, January 17 through March 7; no acting experience is needed, but regular attendance and a good internet connection are required. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing darkroomballet@gmail.com with the subject line “Acting.”

February 3, 2027 | Developing a Contemporary Art Practice | Dark Room Ballet

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Bill Porter leads a 16-week hybrid course that helps artists build and sustain an independent contemporary art practice through research, experimentation, making, critique and revision, with particular attention to the work and scholarship of blind and low vision artists. Eight live sessions meet every other Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30 PM Eastern, February 3 through May 12, with online activities between them; enrollment is limited to eight students. Tuition-free on Zoom; register by emailing info@darkroomballet.com with the subject line “Bill Porter Spring.”

February 9, 2027 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: A Deep Dive Into Warblers | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Birdability’s Blind Birder Community Conversations take a deep dive into warblers, with particular attention to identifying and enjoying these much-loved and sometimes challenging birds through their songs and calls. Open to blind, low vision and sighted birders. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

March 9, 2027 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: Spring Migration and Bird Conservation With Scott Weidensaul | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Naturalist, ornithologist and author Scott Weidensaul returns to the Blind Birder Community Conversations to talk about spring migration, bird conservation and themes from his recent work and writing, just as birds begin moving north again. His book Living on the Wind was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Open to blind, low vision and sighted birders. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

April 13, 2027 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: The Diversity of Birdsong With Juan Pablo Colasso | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
Juan Pablo Colasso, who has identified more than 1,000 bird species by sound, joins the Blind Birder Community Conversations for a discussion of the extraordinary diversity of birdsong and an international perspective on birding by ear. Open to blind, low vision and sighted birders. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

April 29, 2027 | Blind Travel Summit 2027 | Blind Travel Foundation

The Blind Travel Foundation’s biennial gathering, hosted by United Airlines at its headquarters in Willis Tower, Chicago, expects 200 to 250 blind and visually impaired travelers, advocates, and industry partners for two days of conversation about accessible travel. Activities are also planned around the Summit, so attendees can stay for the weekend. A speaking application, sponsorship levels, and registration and hotel details will be announced soon.

April 30, 2027 | Blind Travel Summit 2027 | Blind Travel Foundation

The Blind Travel Foundation’s biennial gathering, hosted by United Airlines at its headquarters in Willis Tower, Chicago, expects 200 to 250 blind and visually impaired travelers, advocates, and industry partners for two days of conversation about accessible travel. Activities are also planned around the Summit, so attendees can stay for the weekend. A speaking application, sponsorship levels, and registration and hotel details will be announced soon.

May 11, 2027 | Blind Birder Community Conversations: Bird-a-Thon Welcome and Preparation Session | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
The last Blind Birder Community Conversation before the Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon on May 23 and 24 is a welcome and preparation session covering how the event works, ways to take part, birding by ear, connecting with other birders and everything participants need to feel ready. Open to blind, low vision and sighted birders. Virtual (Zoom); every registrant receives the recording.

May 23, 2027 | Birdability’s Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2027 | Birdability

The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon, created by and for blind and low vision birders, returns for 2027 with two days celebrating birding by ear, community and all the different ways people experience birds. Birders of any age, experience or location identify as many species as they can by sound or by whatever sight is available, solo, in a group or as part of a team. Registration details are still to come; the event page offers sign-up for 2027 updates.

May 24, 2027 | Birdability’s Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2027 | Birdability

The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon, created by and for blind and low vision birders, returns for 2027 with two days celebrating birding by ear, community and all the different ways people experience birds. Birders of any age, experience or location identify as many species as they can by sound or by whatever sight is available, solo, in a group or as part of a team. Registration details are still to come; the event page offers sign-up for 2027 updates.

⬆︎ 14.) Sponsor: Luna AI

Sponsor Since: August 16, 2026 📅️

Website: https://trylunaai.com/ 🌐️

Study Line: +1 (231) 879-5862 📱️

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About: Luna AI is a voice-first AI tutor you reach the same way you would reach a friend, by picking up the phone and calling. There is no app to download, no account to create, and no screen to navigate. You dial, you say what you would like to learn, and Luna teaches you out loud. What makes it more than a talking search engine is the method behind it. Luna works through active recall, which means it asks the questions and listens to your answers rather than simply reading material at you. Testing yourself, and explaining an idea in your own words, is one of the most reliably effective study techniques in learning science, and a spoken conversation is the most natural way there is to do it. Founded in 2026 by Derek Fine, Luna AI is built for people who want to learn without a screen, including blind and low-vision students who want to work through their material independently from start to finish.

In practice, that means you can practise conversation, pronunciation and vocabulary in a new language, walk through a practical how-to step by step while your hands are busy, or turn a commute, a walk or a session at the gym into real study time. Subscribers can go further and build a Study Library from their own coursework, lecture notes, PDFs, transcripts and Quizlet sets, which Luna turns into spoken review sessions that quiz you until the material sticks. Topic-based study sessions are free, so there is nothing to install and nothing to sign up for before you try it: just call +1 (231) 879-5862 📱️ from any phone, anywhere in the world, at any hour, or reach Luna the same way on WhatsApp. Learn more at https://trylunaai.com/.

⬆︎ 13.) 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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⬆︎ 12.) Sponsor: Blind Professionals Network (BPN)

Sponsor Since: April 13, 2026 📅️

Website: https://blindpronet.org/ 🌐️

Email: BPN@BlindProNet.org 📧️

Phone: +1 (800) 699-8238 📱️

About: Blind Professionals Network (BPN) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing the professional success of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Fully staffed by BVI professionals, BPN’s wealth of education, passion, and lived experience leads the efforts in bridging the employment gap between talent and opportunity. Through our no cost professional development trainings, mentorship, and a dynamic network rooted 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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⬆︎ 11.) 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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⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: The Blind Kitchen

Sponsor Since: January 15, 2026 📅️

Website: https://theblindkitchen.com/ 🌐️

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

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

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

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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: The Cooking Without Looking TV Show

Sponsor Since: January 12, 2026 📅️

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

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

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

Home | Recipes & Tips | Contact | YouTube

⬆︎ 8.) 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.

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

Sponsor Since: July 4, 2025 📅️

Website: https://ablenews.com 🌐️

Email: ablenews@viscardicenter.org 📧️

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

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⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Aira

Sponsor Since: September 9, 2024 📅️

Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️

Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store

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

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

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Email: support@aira.io 📧️

Social: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram

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

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

Whether you are involved in the work of business, the work of school or the work of life, Aira enhances everyday efficiency, engagement, and independence. Used by employees and customers of hundreds of organizations including airports, banks, the largest software companies, financial firms, retailers and universities, we invite you to join the community, access the Aira app today and try it for free.
https://aira.io/download-and-try-it/

Step One: Subscribe and Download. Pick the plan that lets you explore on your terms and on your time, sign up in a few minutes, and download the Aira app to your smartphone. Plans shown are for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Add or cancel at any time.

Step Two: Connect with an Aira Agent. On the first call, connect with one of our certified, specially-trained Agents and learn how everything works.

Step Three: Real-time Assistance. At the touch of a button, Aira delivers instant access to visual information, when and where you want it.

⬆︎ 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.

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⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Hadley

Sponsor Since: September 18th 2023 📅️

Website: https://hadleyhelps.org/ 🌐️

Email: info@hadleyhelps.org 📧️

Phone: (800) 323-4238 📱️

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

What would you like to learn today?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Eyes on Success

Sponsor Since: August 21, 2023 📅️

Website: https://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

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.

⬆︎ 16.) Sponsor: National Organization on Disability

Sponsor Since: September 21, 2026 📅️

Website: https://nod.org/ 🌐️

About: National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a nonprofit that works with large employers to increase the hiring, retention and advancement of people with disabilities. It was founded in 1982, growing out of the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons, by Alan A. Reich, the first person to address the UN General Assembly from a wheelchair. In the four decades since, it has moved from broad public-awareness work toward a business-to-business focus, presenting disability inclusion as a question of business performance rather than charity. That posture is captured in the organization’s own line, “Unlocking human potential. Enhancing business performance.” Headquartered in Washington, D.C. and led by President and Chief Executive Officer Beth Sirull, National Organization on Disability earns most of its support from the employers it serves rather than from individual donors.

Its employer work runs on four connected programs. The Leadership Council is a paid corporate membership network, currently listing 35 member organizations, offering access to disability-inclusion specialists, talent-acquisition support, peer networking and public recognition. EnAble Learning — with memberships available for individuals as well as corporate packages — is an on-demand training platform whose self-paced courses cover disability fundamentals, neurodiversity at work, managing teams through rising mental-health challenges, and accessibility in artificial intelligence and emerging technology. The Disability Inclusion Network is a professional membership for individuals seeking disability inclusion insights, peer connections, and actionable tools to positively impact their workplaces. A Speakers Bureau books disability advocates, athletes, creators and staff for corporate events and employee resource group meetings. NOD also conducts federal policy advocacy and research, the latter increasingly through a federally funded university consortium studying disability employment policy. In support of every organization’s unique goals, NOD offers à la carte services and creates packages that fit your needs. Offerings include employee workshops, talent acquisition process audits, and executive search strategy sessions. Employers can contact NOD at development@nod.org for more information.

⬆︎ 15.) Sponsor: The Inspiration Foundation

Sponsor Since: August 26, 2026 📅️

Website: https://www.inspirationfoundation.org/ 🌐️

Email: jgrandstaff@inspirationfoundation.org 📧️

About: The Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to increase the employment rate of people with disabilities. It was founded in 2006 by Isaac Shapiro and Mike Ghesser, the co-founders of the bath and body care brand Cleanlogic, and named for Isaac’s mother, Beatriz “Bea” Shapiro, who lost her sight to retinitis pigmentosa at about seven years old. Bea went on to become a long-distance runner, to found a technology training center for blind and visually impaired people, and to work as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the State of Arizona. Her frustration was a practical one: the assistive technology disabled jobseekers were being trained on was too often out of date before they ever reached an interview. For its first two decades the Foundation answered that directly, awarding grants to nonprofit organizations serving blind and low-vision people so they could put current screen readers and Braille displays in front of the people who need them, including a dedicated fund for VisionServe Alliance member organizations.

In 2026 the Foundation appointed Jeremy Grandstaff as its first Executive Director. Grandstaff is blind, holds degrees in management information systems and organization development from Bowling Green State University, and brings two decades of organizational development and change management experience to the role. Under his leadership the Foundation has set a goal of increasing employment for people with disabilities by ten percent over the next five years, pursued through two pipelines running at once: a stronger pipeline of candidates, supported by the technology grant program, and a pipeline of employers who are actively hiring, promoting and retaining people with disabilities. The employer side of that work is being formalized into a certification called the Inspiration Seal, currently in pilot while its criteria are developed. Organizations interested in the technology grant program can reach Jeremy Grandstaff directly at jgrandstaff@inspirationfoundation.org.

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AT-Newswire 🌐
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AI-Weekly 🌐
The Week’s News in Artificial Intelligence

Publisher (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Information

Publisher (2020-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Technology

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Editor: John Hanlin

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Editor Since: November 7, 2022

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST/MDT) (GMT-7/GMT-6)

In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News John also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits and AI-Weekly newsletters and is also an attorney-at-law specializing in long-term disability claims for blind and low-vision persons.

John is also a long-time contractor and member of the Board of Trustees at Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.

John Hanlin, Esq.

Editor (2024-Present)
AI-Weekly 🌐
The Week’s News in Artificial Intelligence

Editor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Information

Editor (2020-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Technology

Board of Trustees (2006 – Present)
Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.

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Editor: Jenna Lang

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Editor Since: November 7, 2022

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST/CDT) (GMT-6/GMT-5)

In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News Jenna also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits and AI-Weekly newsletters and runs her own advocacy foundation.

Jenna also serves as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.

Jenna’s son was born blind and she is always seeking new and innovative ways to empower him through technology.

Jenna Lang, PMP

Editor (2024-Present)
AI-Weekly 🌐
The Week’s News in Artificial Intelligence

Editor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Information

Project Management Professional (2022 – Present)
Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.

Editor (2020-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Technology

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Editor: Vicki Walton

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Editor Since: January 9, 2024

Location: Benton City, WA

Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) (GMT-8/GMT-7)

In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News Vicki also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits publication and works as a Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Vicki Walton

Editor (2024-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Technology

Editor (2024-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week’s News in Access Information

Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges 🌐
Better Jobs, Brighter Futures, a Stronger Washington

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