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Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association distribute AI glasses to blind veterans, enhancing their independence.
Source: KPLC TV
NWABA's Camp Spark begins its 11th year, offering adapted sports and activities for blind and visually impaired youth.
Source: Right Now Oregon
The Braillists Foundation is promoting a TAVIP Masterclass on July 14 at 7:30 PM, featuring Bristol Braille's Ed Rogers discussing the development and launch of the Canute Scientific. The event runs opposite the Braillists Foundation's own Braille Bar, giving attendees a choice between the two sessions.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Braillists Foundation is hosting a Zoom call with Orbit Research on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:00 PM UK time. The session gives blind and low vision community members a chance to connect directly with the company behind popular braille and assistive technology devices.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The International Council on English Braille will hold its Mid-Term Executive Committee meeting virtually over five days in August, running nightly from 20:00 to 23:00 UTC. The Braillists Foundation reports that individual and organisational observers are welcome to attend the Zoom sessions.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The University of Glasgow is hiring an Alternative Formats Service Manager to lead its team producing braille, large print, and audio course materials for students with print disabilities. Applications close on 28 July, and the role carries real weight for how accessible a student's education experience will be.
Source: Braillists Foundation
A2I Transcription is surveying Braille readers about their document layout preferences, aiming to make Braille materials easier to read and navigate. The Braillists Foundation shared the call for participation, urging the community to weigh in on formatting choices that shape everyday accessible documents.
Source: Braillists Foundation
WebAIM has opened its eleventh Screen Reader User Survey, and the Braillists Foundation is urging screen reader users, especially those who pair their screen reader with a braille display, to respond before the August 31 deadline. The data collected helps shape how developers and companies approach screen reader accessibility going forward.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The National Federation of the Blind's Braille Monitor is now available in the eBraille format, with three issues released so far. The Braillists Foundation highlighted the move, which brings structured, navigable braille content to readers using braille displays and note-takers.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The classic Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that converts mechanical typing into digital text, aimed at helping blind students move into STEM careers and access online content. The news comes from a recent episode of the Eyes On Success podcast featuring Kim Charlson and a Perkins representative named Megan.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The EBU Braille Working Group has posted a recording of its Table Talk Extra session covering braille technology news from this year's SightCity exhibition in Frankfurt. The Braillists Foundation shared details on where to find the recording and a companion article on the livingbraille portal.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Blazie Technologies has published the recording of its June training session covering desktop mode for BT Speak and BT Braille users, complete with a direct download link on the company's website.
Source: Braillists Foundation