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blindness does not hold you back🧑‍🦯

Virginia, USA
Joined June 2016
You could win a free pair of Meta glasses or a free StellarTrek from @HumanWare! Give to advance the lives of blind people during the month of November and Giving Tuesday Week, and you could win! Give at nfb.org/donate. Thank you for your support!
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Join our Uber town hall Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. Hear about self-identification options, especially for guide dog users; pickup preferences, and Uber’s 2027 accessibility plans. No registration required. Join and learn more: buff.ly/7oTcaXU
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With growing privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, should they be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a personal accommodation for blind people? Share your thoughts in the comments. Listen to more: buff.ly/P7aIHyE
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Episode 91 of Access On: We learn technology using structured discovery and we learn of processing and scanning printed receipts, dealing with touch screens on airlines, and more. Plus, a note about Apple’s September event. Subscribe or download: buff.ly/XFJjAj3
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Christopher Walker retweeted
From navigating the aisles at Tesco to enjoying festivals with Meta AI Glasses, Kerry is finding new ways to make everyday moments more accessible! What’s one thing about shopping you wish were easier? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ bemyeyes.com/community-stori…
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Episode 89 of Access On: We conclude our #NFB26 seminar on AI over the last year and serialize the 2026 technology vendor showcase. Plu,, our Access On webinar, Design with Screen Readers in Mind is on 8/25 at 2:00 p.m., EST. Subscribe or download: buff.ly/H4tTKyd
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Episode 88 of Access On: More from our recent #NFB26 AI seminar, continuing the discussion of how artificial intelligence can help blind people work, learn, create, and solve access barriers more effectively. Subscribe or download: buff.ly/QHal53q
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Back-to-school season is here! What advice do you have for parents of blind students when developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with their school? Listen to learn more about our IEP advocacy: buff.ly/E1FyWoE
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Are you a blind student seeking professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to connect with other blind students? Attend our Southwest Student Seminar on September 18-20 in Tucson, Arizona: buff.ly/wIyj8ok
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"If we wait until we find someone with our exact same eye condition, we might miss out on the opportunity to bond with a whole lot of blind people who could have much to offer us," Justin Salisbury said. Read more: buff.ly/GjPB6YG
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Episode 87 of Access On: We take you to #NFB26 in Austin and discuss how to make AI music. Then we look at AIA-assisted coding. We have feedback on Alexa Plus, and we look at Riverside FM for recording audio and video podcasts. Subscribe or download: buff.ly/kDiW0no
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"For centuries, society has defined blind people as one-dimensional," President Riccobono said. "One synonymous with incompetence, incapacity, and dependence on others. But blind people, we know this is not the truth." Listen to the full banquet speech: buff.ly/1scyWMx
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Christopher Walker retweeted
We need your voice! The Audio Description Project (ADP) is launching a survey to capture the real-world experiences of blind and low vision consumers using popular streaming services. Fill out the survey 👇surveymonkey.com/r/G3NPR5C Don't delay; the survey closes on Aug 31st!
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A federal court has vacated the Department of Education’s attempt to limit the Randolph-Sheppard priority for blind vendors operating Army dining facilities. This decision protects blind entrepreneurs. Read the full press release: buff.ly/x8Z1Rbz
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Christopher Walker retweeted
Creating an inclusive workplace means giving every team member the tools they need to succeed 💪 With Be My Eyes Workplace, organizations can provide dedicated, accessible visual support tailored to their professional tools and spaces. Check out our latest blog post to learn how we're transforming workplace accessibility! bemyeyes.com/blog/how-be-my-…
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Do you subscribe to NFB-NEWSLINE? If so, please share what publications and features you use the most and why. If you are interested in learning about this free service to over 600 publications and more, comment “Interested.”
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Sony Marketing Inc. partnered with Be My Eyes to help create an environment where all customers can seek assistance with ease, regardless of language or accessibility needs. Starting April 2026, Sony Marketing Inc. is offering support through Be My Eyes Service Directory, where Japanese Be My Eyes users can connect directly with a Sony agent for dedicated visual assistance with Sony products. By expanding access to support options, Sony aims to make it easier for people with visual disabilities across Japan to receive timely assistance and enjoy a more seamless customer experience.
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Your values. Your legacy. Your way. Because of the work of our Federation family to advance accessibility, FreeWill now offers a fully accessible, one hundred percent free online will-making experience. Start planning today: freewill.com
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Did you use a Waymo during our #NFB26 National Convention in Austin? If so, we'd love to hear about your experience! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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