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Blind Professionals Network offers free services, including support groups and training, to empower blind and visually impaired professionals.
Source: Blind Professionals Network
Lighthouse Guild, Meta, and Achilles International marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a tandem bike ride showcasing AI-powered glasses for blind and low-vision participants.
Source: Vision Monday
AT&T and Aira have expanded free visual assistance services to over 5,300 retail locations, enhancing shopping accessibility for blind and low-vision individuals.
Source: Pipeline Publishing
The European Blind Union invites contributions to their 2027 Illustrated Braille Calendar, featuring images using braille signs. European countries and individuals are encouraged to participate.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Index Braille's new MonoLite embosser features four dot heights for improved tactile graphics, enhancing accessibility for Braille users.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Microsoft's Narrator in Windows 11 now enhances HID Braille support, allowing devices to connect instantly, even during setup. This update improves accessibility for deaf-blind users.
Source: Braillists Foundation
MBraille Desktop for Windows offers a free and easy way to learn Braille using your PC keyboard. Available on the Microsoft Store, this new app has no hidden costs.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Liblouis 3.38.0 release introduces updates, including a new Norwegian grade 3 table, expanded Swedish support, and Malayalam compliance with 2026 standards.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The American Printing House for the Blind's research on Monarch reveals its impact on accessibility, enhancing both education and daily life for the visually impaired.
Source: American Printing House for the Blind
Meta is donating AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses to over 130,000 blind veterans in the U.S., enhancing their independence through advanced assistive technology.
Source: Audacy
SuperShuttle's new settlement ensures improved access for wheelchair users in airport transportation. The changes, spearheaded by Disability Rights Advocates, require fleets with lifts and accessible booking processes.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
The upcoming SightCity 2026 event is generating buzz around myBraille, a customizable braille display by Helptech. This innovative product offers flexibility to cater to diverse user needs, and its unveiling at the event is highly anticipated.
Source: Braillists Foundation