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Join a key session at the ACB National Convention where NLS directors discuss future plans. Engage with Jason Broughton and Jason Yasner on crucial library service updates.
Source: Braillists Foundation
July 2026 SSI payments, up to $994, have been issued to eligible recipients, supporting basic living expenses.
Source: Washington Examiner
Johns Hopkins research highlights the navigation challenges faced by adults with concurrent hearing and vision loss, emphasizing the need for tailored rehabilitation.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Meta is providing free AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses to legally blind U.S. veterans, enhancing their daily independence.
Source: KFVS12
11-year-old Colton Reinhart from New Ulm, Minnesota, secured third place in the 2026 Braille Challenge Finals, showcasing exceptional braille literacy skills.
Source: The Journal
KaiBot offers an inclusive approach to coding education with its tactile and user-friendly design, empowering individuals with visual impairments to engage in coding and robotics.
Source: American Printing House for the Blind
A report shows the NYC Department of Education is still not fully compliant with a settlement to protect students with diabetes, despite some progress. Eleven benchmarks remain unmet, impacting student care.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
Florida teen Ishanvi Sabniveesu creates 'CareCane,' an AI-powered device to aid the visually impaired, earning national recognition.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Discover zEdit, a game-changing app for VoiceOver users that simplifies video and audio editing with accessibility at its forefront.
Source: AppleVis Blog
Join Blazie Technologies' live webinar to explore Desktop Mode. Led by David Goldfield, learn essential skills for BT Speak and BT Braille.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The World Blind Union and ICEVI have launched a Global Declaration on Braille Literacy, aiming to integrate braille into global educational systems for the blind and visually impaired.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Orbit Research releases firmware version vB0.00.00.01r12 for the Orbit Writer, enhancing functionality with new features. Update available on their website.
Source: Braillists Foundation