Reports on a book exploring the history, culture, and experiences of blind people. Read More
A blind man failed the U.S. citizenship test after it wasn’t offered in Braille
Discusses accessibility in government procedures like citizenship tests, telling the story of one man who failed since it was not offered in Braille. Read More
After complaints from blind riders, Metro to offer travel help during shutdown
Reports on the DC Metro’s offer of expedited access to MetroAccess for the duration of a summer-long shutdown. After complaints, the decisions were made to help blind riders navigate station closures. Read More
Most NYC Crosswalks Violate ADA By Failing To Protect Blind Pedestrians, Judge Rules.
Outlines reports that highlight a lawsuit pointing to most NYC crosswalk’s lack of accessibility for blind individuals. Read More
Vital Coronavirus Information Is Failing the Blind and Visually Impaired
Links to an article alleging that blind individuals are an afterthought when it comes to communicating updates around the pandemic. Read More
At-Home Coronavirus Tests Are Inaccessible to Blind People
Explains how at-home covid tests are inaccessible to blind folks, but introduces workarounds that might help. Read More
Flying Blind: Apps Help Visually Impaired Navigate Airport
Introduces article on the struggles of navigating airports as a blind person and an app that seeks to resolve this. Read More
Blind voters are being disenfranchised, NC lawsuit says, and coronavirus doesn’t help
Introduces an article tying limited vote-by-mail to discrimination against blind and visually impaired voters. Read More
Federal Health Department’s Civil Rights Office To Ensure Medical Providers Do Not Discriminate During Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.
Outlines several reports of action taken against discrimination during the COVID-19 outbreak by the federal health department. Read More