Jonathan MosenThis is what Be My Eyes was foreshadowing at #NFB24. Microsoft recruits accessibility app to make its AI more useful to blind and low-vision users https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-recruits-accessibility-app-to-make-its-ai-more-useful-to-blind-and-low-vision-users-130006439.html
Tina and Tony Sohl#nfb24 Also the East Valley chapter is selling tickets for some great giveaways and stuff to win and stuff to support our chapter. Up early today for the nurse to come check on Tony then we have one of his doctor visits this afternoon.
Cullen GallagherBT Speak users, I'm very interested to know! What is your favorite use case for the device? I have been eagerly following the development of this since February, and loved putting my hands on it at #NFB24. From the demos and tutorials I have heard, and getting to see the device about a month ago, I really see the potential. I would love one, but trying to determine how it would fit into my daily routine.
NationalFederationOfTheBlindWe’re pleased to announce Living Blindfully as a winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards presented at #NFB24.
“This is incredibly special, thank you to the Bolotin committee and the National Federation of the Blind in general for this award.”
Read more: https://nfb.org/bolotin
Join us in celebrating Handid Braille for being selected as a winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award presented at #NFB24. Founder, Don Winiecki shared, “There is no collection of individuals more able to assess the value of what I do than you, my federation family.”
Learn more: https://nfb.org/bolotin
We’re excited to announce Donna Posont as winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award presented at #NFB24. She said, “It’s not about the birds, it’s about sharing with blind people and helping them gain the confidence they need to travel the trails of life.”
Read more about the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards on our website: https://nfb.org/bolotin
Congratulations to Deborah Kendrick for being selected as a winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at #NFB24. She said, “To be deemed worthy to be among those honored as following his example is both humbling and exhilarating.”
Learn more about the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards on our website: https://nfb.org/bolotin
We commend the United States Department of Justice for their work and dedication to ensure that state and local government websites and mobile apps are accessible for people with disabilities. This is in support of Title II of the #ADA.
We are still advocating for Title III of the ADA to ensure that blind people receive public accommodations for digital spaces.
Attend our final #NFB24 virtual post-convention session with Wells Fargo on Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. ET. Learn about investment & estate planning and how to leverage trust options, including special needs trusts. Visit our website to register: https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-virtual-experience#7
Attend OrCam’s #NFB24 virtual session to learn about how their latest technology and devices can help you run your business more independently. Ask questions about their technology, see features and learn about how you can receive these devices through your VR counselor. Visit our website to join: https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-virtual-experience#6