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Meta provides AI-powered glasses to blind veterans, enhancing independence through advanced assistive technology.
Source: WIFR
UK government allocates £15,000 to expand specialist interpreters, enhancing communication support for 12,000 Deafblind individuals.
Source: GOV.UK
Cisco's Shek Habeebul Haq utilizes AI to develop accessible software, enhancing workplace inclusivity for visually impaired employees.
Source: eCommerce News
NV Access has released Beta8 of NVDA 2026.2, inviting screen reader users to test the upcoming version and report feedback before its official launch. The beta is available now for download through NV Access's website.
Source: NV Access
An initiative focuses on providing blind and visually impaired individuals with tools and support to pursue careers in science.
Source: arXiv
Audo-Sight, a new assistive system, integrates AI to enhance ambient interaction for blind and visually impaired individuals in various settings.
Source: arXiv
A study evaluates the effectiveness of live video AI systems in assisting blind and visually impaired individuals, highlighting areas for improvement.
Source: arXiv
A federal judge in the Northern District of California has certified a class of unhoused people with disabilities in a 2023 lawsuit against the City of Berkeley over its encampment sweep practices. The case, brought by Disability Rights Advocates and the East Bay Community Law Center, now covers a broader group beyond its original five plaintiffs.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
The Braillists Foundation is pausing its regular sessions for summer, with the last Braille Bar of the term on July 28. Volunteers will support ICEVI and the World Blind Union in August before regular programming, starting with Braille For Beginners, resumes September 1.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Braillists Foundation is hosting a Tuesday 7:30 PM session on using braille displays with Apple's Mac computers, shifting focus from its usual iPhone and iPad coverage to VoiceOver's long-running desktop braille support.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Jonathan Sharp, a quiet but influential figure in access technology, has died at 67 after a lengthy illness. Jonathan Mosen shared a tribute to his life and impact through the Braillists Foundation.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Sight and Sound Technology is now offering the new Focus 40 Blue 6th Generation braille display from Vispero, according to the Braillists Foundation. The display joins a long-running product line popular among blind and low vision computer and smartphone users.
Source: Braillists Foundation