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02/03/2026

Helen Keller was just one of the many people with a visual disability who accomplished great things.

Remember not to limit someone else's ability by having low expectations.

You can learn more by checking out our blog, Low Expectations Limit People with Visual Disabilities.

02/03/2026

Throughout history, people with visual disabilities have accomplished great things.

These individuals were able to excel because others didn't limit their expectations.

Make sure you’re not unknowingly limiting the ability of people with visual disabilities by having low expectations.

02/01/2026

February is Low Vision Awareness Month!

This month highlights a simple truth: low vision is common, and access matters.

Low vision can affect anyone at any age, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. With the right tools, like large print, people with low vision can read, learn, and remain independent.

Awareness helps turn information into something people can actually use.

01/30/2026

Fans won’t just hear the Super Bowl, they’ll feel it too!

“As someone who grew up playing sports before I lost my vision, I'm getting a big part of my life back that I've been missing. To attend a game and not have to wait for someone to tell me what happened, it's hard to even describe how much that means to me."

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio

01/30/2026

At Illinois State’s College of Education, students explore assistive technologies that help kids with visual disabilities join in and thrive.

“Technology will always change. What matters is that future teachers build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills to help students learn in new ways.”

The Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center and Studio Teach at Illinois State University are transforming the way pre-service teachers and others learn and teach.

01/29/2026

Many people take literacy for granted.

But people with visual disabilities often lack real access to material they can read.

To learn more, check out our post, Inequality in Literacy for People With Visual Disabilities.

01/29/2026

Literacy means the ability to read, write, and understand information.

That right often isn’t equal for people with visual disabilities.

Find out why this matters.

Through accessible documents, your company can improve inequality in literacy for people who are blind or who have low vision.

01/28/2026

What if accessibility was the starting point, not the extra credit?

When museums build accessibility into how they teach, everyone benefits. From future educators to everyday visitors, inclusive learning helps art spaces feel more open, curious, and welcoming.

Art history departments often fail to embed disability studies into their curricula when engaging with art, politics, and identity.

01/28/2026

What started as a childhood challenge became a mission to make building LEGO sets accessible for fans with blindness.

Matthew not only created a nonprofit that provides builders with free accessible guides, but also convinced LEGO to create accessible designs!

Matthew Shifrin is on a mission to make Legos accessible for blind people through his nonprofit Bricks for the Blind.

01/27/2026

Braille isn't a language, and it's also not universal.

There is a unique braille code for many common languages.

To find out more, take a look at our blog post, Braille Is Not a Language.

01/27/2026

A lot of people think braille is a language. It's not.

It is a code that turns language into something people can read by touch.

That small detail makes a big difference.

Braille is not a language, but a code that replaces the role of printed text for people with visual impairments. What does this mean for your business?

01/26/2026

Braille but make it fashion.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is raising awareness about braille literacy in a unique way: braille nail art.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and THE TEN SPOT beauty bars have announced Braille Nails, a national initiative that brings Braille into nail salons to address a gap in beauty inclusivity.