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An Open Letter: Pity Doesn't Build Ramps — And Awareness Doesn't Hire Anyone
Advocacy & Opinion

An Open Letter: Pity Doesn't Build Ramps — And Awareness Doesn't Hire Anyone

Every October, we're told to be 'aware' of blindness. But awareness without investment is just a nicer word for inaction. This is a letter to the nonprofits, employers, and lawmakers who can actually change things—and a call to put blind voices, not charitable feelings, at the center of the work.

Built Different: The Blind Innovators Rewriting What Assistive Tech Looks Like
Technology & Innovation

Built Different: The Blind Innovators Rewriting What Assistive Tech Looks Like

From smart canes to screen readers that feel like magic, assistive technology is having a moment. But the real story isn't the gadgets—it's the blind engineers and designers building them. Here are seven innovations changing independence in America, straight from the people who created them.