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Screen Readers & Braille Displays

Whisper Notes: July 2026's Top Pick for Seamless Transcription

Whisper Notes has been named July 2026's App Pick by AnonyMouse on AppleVis. This transcription tool offers on-device processing, VoiceOver accessibility, and a one-time purchase option.

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Source: AppleVis Blog

Advocacy & Policy

MTA Pledges Improved Accessibility for Disabled New Yorkers

The MTA has settled a lawsuit committing to enhanced accessibility for disabled New Yorkers by 2035. This includes the installation and maintenance of working elevators in 95% of stations, marking significant progress for transit accessibility.

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Source: Disability Rights Advocates

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Community & Culture

Blind Travels Founder Named 2026 Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park

The founder of Blind Travels has been named a 2026 Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-in-Residence, beginning August 18. The residency will combine landscape photography, tactile art, audio description, and field recording to explore how the park can be experienced through sight, touch, and sound.

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Source: Blind Travels

Illustration of a man with a white cane standing at a curb ramp, looking toward a driverless car stopped on the street. A phone notification above the car reads 'Your vehicle is nearby.' Text overlay reads: Curbside Wait. Where'd It Go? Why locating autonomous vehicles is still a major accessibility gap.
Community & Culture

What Actually Happens When Someone Blind Steps Into a Robotaxi

Tesla brought its accessible Cybercab robotaxi to the NFB convention in Austin, and our Facebook community had a lot to say — from real logistics questions to skepticism about Tesla's safety record and who can actually afford the ride.

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Source: Voice of the Blind on Facebook

Assistive Technology

McMaster Students Launch Amano, a Battery-Free 3D-Printed Hearing Aid Startup

McMaster University students have founded Amano, a startup building an affordable, battery-free hearing aid made with 3D printing. The mechanical, over-the-counter device aims to tackle both the high cost and the stigma that keep many people from seeking hearing help.

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Source: Assistive Technology Blog

Screen Readers & Braille Displays

Braillists Foundation Highlights Dave Williams' Story on How Braille Changed His Life

The Braillists Foundation is resurfacing an RNIB article about Dave Williams and how braille changed his life, calling it still worth reading months after it first appeared. The brief post serves as a pointer to the original piece rather than a full retelling.

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Source: Braillists Foundation

Assistive Technology

Monarch is Making a Difference: Demi Morgan’s Story

Demi Morgan of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind shares how the Monarch device revolutionizes education and engagement for the visually impaired. Her story underscores the transformative power of assistive technology.

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Source: American Printing House for the Blind

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