National Federation of the Blind

Meet Justin and Ryan. They are members of the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon who have been instrumental in voter education and public policy. Justin and Ryan have created voter accessibility workshops that teach blind Oregonians how to vote independently. The workshops also encourage blind people to become active voters who exercise their right to vote, participate in every election cycle, and push legislation that is important to the community. To learn more about their story and advocacy work, read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e_qWHnUF

Tune in for our latest episode of the Nations Blind Podcast where we cover your questions and concerns about voting as a blind person. We’re featuring experts who provide resources and information about accessible ballots, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting advocacy efforts and more. Listen to this episode on our website:?https://lnkd.in/eFAnXPkY

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating democracy by registering Americans all over the country to vote. Since its beginning in 2012, National Voter Registration Day and its partners have registered over five million Americans. Are you registered to vote? Comment below.

Join us to protest rideshare discrimination against blind people using guide dogs and white canes. Uber and Lyft have not met their obligations to ensure that blind individuals are not discriminated against. So, we are organizing a rally in San Francisco on October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Uber and Lyft have not upheld the requirements to maintain a Zero Tolerance Policy for violators, reduce the burden imposed on blind passengers to report denials when they happen, and deliver better driver education on the policy and laws regarding blind passengers, especially guide dog users. The discrimination must end. If you are interested in attending the demonstration, please complete the Rideshare Rally Interest Form: https://lnkd.in/ef6fUwN5 #RightToRide #DontDeny #StopGuideDogDenials

Barbie Elliott, a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah, shared her experience as a blind voter. Including how she went from being forced out of a voting booth to then being able to vote privately and independently with confidence. Learn more about our voting resources at nfb.org/vote. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/etT4e58p

Fall is a great season to try tasty recipes like pumpkin spice and apple pie. As we prepare for Autumn and Blind Equality Achievement Month in October, we reflect on the recipe for success as a blind person. What is one ingredient to living the life you want? Comment below. #BlindMonth

President Riccobono will speak at the United Blind Leaders forum tomorrow, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. Melbourne time. He will discuss the international relevance of the campaign for inclusive leadership in organizations that serve the blind community. To learn more or register, visit https://buff.ly/4d0hu7N

A settlement agreement with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and PSI Services LLC (PSI) will ensure access for blind insurance license applicants who use screen reader software. In August, three blind individuals and the National Federation of the Blind reached a settlement that resolves claims that both CDI and PSI failed to ensure the accessibility of CDI’s insurance agent licensing examinations for blind applicants who use screen reading software to non-visually access text. Under the settlement agreement, among other things, CDI agreed to no longer require blind or low-vision test-takers who use screen access software to first provide medical documentation. Individuals will be able to self-certify their need for the technology based on blindness or low vision, and PSI will ensure its online testing technology is independently usable by blind and low-vision users in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility and communication regulations.

We’re acknowledging Disability Voting Rights Week, a nonpartisan movement that advocates for accessible voting, encourages voter registration and emphasizes the importance and right for disabled people to vote. Are you registered to vote? Learn more about blind voter resources at nfb.org/vote

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