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Prevent Blindness partners with IAPB for World Sight Day 2026, offering free eye health events and resources.
Source: Prevent Blindness
L.A.B. opens a $4.8 million assistive technology center in Shreveport to serve individuals with vision impairments.
Source: Voice of the Blind
Meta is donating AI glasses to Cincinnati's blind veterans, aiming to enhance their independence through advanced technology.
Source: Voice of the Blind
Meta partners with local organizations to provide AI glasses and training to Cincinnati's blind veterans, promoting independent living.
Source: AOL
The Louisiana Association for the Blind has opened a $4.8 million assistive technology center in Shreveport to serve individuals with vision impairments.
Source: Bossier Press-Tribune
Dot Canvas is now available on Android, making tactile technology more accessible globally. The app is available via Google Play in 177 countries, expanding Dot Inc.'s reach.
Source: Braillists Foundation
MAWINGU unveils a Tactile Screen Add-on for NVDA, converting screen visuals into tactile feedback via DotPad. This innovation enhances accessibility for visually impaired users.
Source: Braillists Foundation
AT Guys have released Braille Apps 0.9, adding new features like the 23 Bricks game and expanded difficulty levels for various games. Enhancements include a vibration test and improved chess gameplay.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Global Braille Survey, part of the Global Braille Literacy Campaign, seeks worldwide participation to enhance literacy strategies.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Global Braille Literacy Campaign surpasses 1,000 survey responses, marking strong community engagement. More participation is encouraged as the initiative advances.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NVDA's latest version 2026.2 offers automatic braille scrolling and multi-button support for DotPad devices, enhancing accessibility and user control.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Liblouis 3.39.0 introduces improved Māori braille tables and UEB tables for New Zealand. This update enhances accessibility for Māori language braille users.
Source: Braillists Foundation