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Coverage collected under events & conferences across both reported articles and community blog posts.
Blind Citizens Australia announces events including a fundraising walk, a reading tools webinar, and an international chess championship.
Source: Blind Citizens Australia
The Charlotte VisionWalk on October 24, 2026, aims to raise funds for blindness research and support the visually impaired community.
Source: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Envision Gala 2026 at the Wichita Art Museum aims to support programs for the blind and visually impaired through an evening of celebration and fundraising.
Source: Envision
Vibrant Works hosts Halloween Fall Fest for children with vision loss in San Antonio.
Source: KTSA
NABA is hosting a free Low Vision Fair on October 19, 2026, in Albany, NY, featuring assistive technologies and resources for the visually impaired.
Source: Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind hosted a White Cane Safety Day event in Washington, D.C., focusing on guiding techniques and community awareness.
Source: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
The Center for the Visually Impaired in Atlanta hosted an Open House on White Cane Awareness Day, featuring Meta and showcasing assistive technologies.
Source: Center for the Visually Impaired
Missouri Council of the Blind's 70th Annual State Convention to be held October 15–18, 2026, in St. Louis.
Source: Missouri Council of the Blind
VRATE 2026, themed 'Vision Without Limits,' will take place on November 20 in Phoenix, focusing on assistive technology and community connections.
Source: VRATE
Blind Service Chicago's Vision Expo on October 27, 2026, will showcase adaptive technology and resources for the blind and low vision community.
Source: Blind Service Chicago
The 'Eye Can Gloucester' exhibition offers resources and support for the visually impaired community.
Source: Sight Support West of England
NCCB's Annual Job Fair connects visually impaired job seekers with inclusive employers in Charlotte.
Source: NCCB
Vista Center announces PitchAbility Vista International Pitch Competition 2026 to support blind entrepreneurs.
Source: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
AFB announces its 2026 Leadership Summit for October 26, focusing on education, employment, and aging for the blind and visually impaired community.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
MRSBVA's 57th Annual Conference celebrates 90 years of empowering blind vendors with opportunities and independence in Mississippi.
Source: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
NMSBVI's Board of Regents to hold a special Zoom meeting discussing budget and project updates, open to the public with accommodations.
Source: New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
MECBV's upcoming Zoom meeting to discuss budget updates, training guidelines, and accessible meeting practices for blind vendors.
Source: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
NASA is hosting an accessible webinar on the RS-25 engine and Artemis missions for the blind and low-vision community.
Source: RedScroll
Envision's sculpting class with Tomas Bustos offers blind and visually impaired individuals a hands-on artistic experience, promoting creativity and community engagement.
Source: Envision Events Calendar
Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts a community baseball night in Durham to connect individuals affected by vision loss.
Source: Foundation Fighting Blindness
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
Bestwork Industries' 'Dining in the Dark' event seeks to fund blindness services and raise awareness through immersive experience.
Source: NJBIA
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
Disability Awareness Day 2026 in Warrington showcases over 150 exhibitors, accessible sports, and live performances, promoting inclusion and independence.
Source: Disability Awareness Day
CNIB's 'Algoma After Sight' event offers peer support for individuals with sight loss in Sault Ste. Marie, fostering community and shared experiences.
Source: CNIB
The NFB's 2026 convention in Austin offers workshops and networking to empower the blind community.
Source: Access Events
Join a key session at the ACB National Convention where NLS directors discuss future plans. Engage with Jason Broughton and Jason Yasner on crucial library service updates.
Source: Braillists Foundation
An online event on June 29, 2026, will discuss a student's journey with Usher Syndrome in K–12 education and strategies for inclusive support.
Source: Division on Visual Impairments and Deafblindness
Sandwell Visually Impaired invites the community to its Open Meeting on July 13, 2026, featuring entertainment and discussions on visual impairment services.
Source: Sandwell Visually Impaired
The 'United in Vision 2026' conference in Fort Worth combined two major events, bringing together the global community affected by retinal conditions.
Source: Foundation Fighting Blindness
AFB to premiere 'Possibilities' documentary at Carnegie Hall, celebrating Helen Keller's legacy and the potential of the visually impaired.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
NFB of Delaware announces its 58th Annual State Convention, focusing on training, support, and leadership for the blind community.
Source: National Federation of the Blind of Delaware
BearLynn Digital Studio is holding an online Halloween video contest. Five winners will get their video audio-described and posted for free, plus free description of a second video. Entries close October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Source: BearLynn Digital Studio
The AER International Conference in Louisville showcased efficient technology thanks to a cost-saving journey. Equipment traveled over 1,100 miles from Texas to cut costs, highlighting the ingenuity behind the seamless presentations.
Source: AER