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D.Hamlin.Music @[email protected] · 2026-07-03 · 21:14 UTC

I hope all my fellow #Blind, #DeafBlind, and #VisuallyImpaired people, along with their family, friends, and others have a great time at the #ACB and/or #NFB 2026 conventions. I am taking this time, and the increased activity on certain hashtags to do some shameless promotion of #OurBlind. OurBlind comprises the Discord, Lemmy, and Reddit communities operated by the staff of the r/Blind subreddit, as well as those who have joined since the creation of the Discord in 2022, and Lemmy in 2023. We have members from all over the world, and of all ages, hearing and vision levels, and are a safe space for Our LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse friends. Our general community guidelines, and the links to reach our platforms can be found on our website.

https://ourblind.com/

@main @mastoblind #ACB2026 #NFB2026

#blind #deafblind #visuallyimpaired #acb #nfb #ourblind

The Japan Times @[email protected] · 2025-12-08 · 11:56 UTC

The Fukuoka Municipal Government has developed a new kind of paving block that benefits both blind or partially sighted pedestrians and wheelchair users. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/society/road-blocks-visually-impaired-pedestrians-wheelchair-users/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #disability #visuallyimpaired #barrierfree #fukuoka

#japan #society #disability #visuallyimpaired #barrierfree #fukuoka

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-08-25 · 18:15 UTC

#VisuallyImpaired #voters sue #NewHampshire over changes to #Absentee #BallotAccess

The plaintiffs say the new law will deter some voters with #disabilities from participating in the democratic process at all, even after they have registered to vote

By Steven Porter Globe Staff, Updated August 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

"Three people with visual impairments are suing New Hampshire officials to challenge the constitutionality of a law that will soon tighten #PhotoID requirements for voters seeking an #AbsenteeBallot.

"The plaintiffs — Adele Robertson of #ExeterNH, Daniel Frye of #ConcordNH, and Regina Wilson of #BrentwoodNH — allege the new law, known as #SenateBill287, will impose a significant burden on every #AbsenteeVoter statewide.

" 'And, in some cases, these burdens will entirely prevent voters from exercising their #RightToVote,' their lawsuit states.
Under the new rules imposed by #SB287, voters will be required to either bring a photo ID to their local election officials to request an absentee ballot in person, or submit a copy of their ID or a notarized signature along with their application.
While proponents said the legislation will better protect election integrity, critics said the changes will add barriers that disproportionately impact #seniors, voters with #disabilities, and those living in #rural parts of the state."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/DWXKG

#VoterDisenfranchisement #DisabilityRights #USPol #NHPol #AbsenteeVoting #USElections

#visuallyimpaired #voters #newhampshire #absentee #ballotaccess #disabilities

The Japan Times @[email protected] · 2024-12-09 · 14:45 UTC

Disabled residents of Gaza face harrowing struggles as thousands await life-saving care and assistive devices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/09/world/society/gaza-disabled-chaos-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #society #middleeast #israel #gaza #israelhamaswar #palestinians #hamas #benjaminnetanyahu #iran #lebanon #hezbollah #disability #barrierfree #visuallyimpaired #hearing

#worldnews #society #middleeast #israel #gaza #israelhamaswar

wuergler @[email protected] · 2024-04-05 · 21:29 UTC

Solar Eclipse Sonification Tool for Visually Impaired

"I want students to be able to hear the eclipse, to hear the stars."

"The LightSound device is the result of a collaboration between Wanda Díaz-Merced, an astronomer who is blind, and Harvard astronomer Allyson Bieryla."

https://fortune.com/2024/04/05/total-solar-eclipse-blind-visually-impaired-experience/

#eclipse #eclipseday #lightsound #visuallyimpaired #impaired #blind #astronomy #sonification #fortune