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A court monitor reviewing Chicago's pedestrian accessibility obligations found the city has zero accessible pedestrian signals that meet compliance standards. The finding, reported by the Chicago Sun-Times and flagged by Disability Rights Advocates, raises questions about safety for blind and low vision pedestrians at intersections citywide.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights Advocates has named retired federal judge David S. Tatel, who is blind, as the 2026 recipient of its Edith Prentiss Award for advancing disability rights. Tatel spent three decades on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and published a memoir in 2024 about his career and his experience with blindness.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
Future In Sight's volunteer driver program aids New Hampshire's visually impaired in daily transportation, fostering community support.
Source: WMUR
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi, designed with features for blind users, was showcased at the NFB Annual Convention in Austin.
Source: Ground News
Disability Rights Advocates has reached a settlement with a major airport transportation shuttle company to improve accessibility for wheelchair users. Full details of the agreement have not yet been released, but the case highlights ongoing barriers disabled travelers face in getting around airports.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
Sofeel Studio in Iran creates artworks designed for touch, offering a rich sensory experience for blind and low vision art lovers.
Source: Blind New World
A court-appointed Independent Monitor has released the first annual report tracking Chicago's compliance with a federal order to install thousands of accessible pedestrian signals over 10 years. The report, issued one year into the city's court-mandated timeline, highlights both progress and shortcomings following a lawsuit brought by blind and low vision pedestrians.
Source: Disability Rights Advocates
NV Access has released Beta 6 of NVDA 2026.2, inviting users to test the upcoming version of the free screen reader and submit feedback ahead of its official launch. Community testing at this stage helps the development team catch and fix issues before the final release.
Source: NV Access
Apple's new accessibility features and the Hikawa Grip & Stand aim to enhance user experience for individuals with disabilities.
Source: Apple Newsroom
A new documentary, 'Sight Unseen,' showcases the impact of WVU's Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program on seven students' educational journeys.
Source: West Virginia University
Bournemouth University's workshops equip visually impaired individuals with social media skills to enhance digital inclusion and wellbeing.
Source: Bournemouth University
Meta's new AI glasses features and developer toolkit aim to enhance accessibility for disabled users, including those who are blind or have low vision.
Source: Meta Newsroom