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10/15/2026

What does Section 504 mean for you? It could mean receiving a notice you can read independently or getting the support you need to participate in a covered program.

Section 504 protects qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in programs receiving federal financial assistance. Its reach includes education, employment, and access to services and information.

The format matters, too. A braille document won’t help someone who doesn’t read braille. Effective communication starts with the person’s needs.

Learn where Section 504 applies and what it means for access in our blog post, Section 504 Guide.

10/15/2026

A disability doesn’t have to be visible to affect how someone reads, learns, concentrates, or communicates.

Section 504’s protections reach beyond what other people can see. The law addresses disability discrimination in covered programs, including education, employment, and services receiving federal financial assistance.

Have questions about who qualifies or what support may be available? Our latest blog post walks through the different settings and explains why individual circumstances matter.

Section 504 prohibits the denial of participation, or benefits, of any program or activity receiving federal funding based on a person’s disability.

10/13/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15. Can you read the information you need to choose your coverage?

Medicare and other healthcare materials are available in accessible formats. You can also request future Medicare communications in the format you need.

Before Open Enrollment gets underway, learn how to request accessible Medicare information so you can review your options independently.

Learn more in our blog post, Medicare Open Enrollment & Visual Disabilities.

10/13/2026

Open Enrollment is about choosing the healthcare coverage that works for you.

That choice gets harder when plan information isn’t readable.

As Medicare Open Enrollment begins this week, remember you can request accessible materials in formats such as large print, audio, and braille.

Learn how to get your Medicare open enrollment information and other printed materials in an accessible format like braille and large print.

10/08/2026

AI can be an incredible accessibility tool. But it’s still one tool.

Someone might use AI glasses to read a flyer, an accessible PDF for private information, large print for easier reading, or audio when that works best.

The goal isn’t finding one tool that replaces everything. It’s having options that support independence, privacy, and choice.

See what we learned while exploring AI glasses and accessibility in our blog post, AI, Accessibility, and the Right to Privacy.

10/08/2026

Would you want to send your private medical or financial information through AI just so you could read it?

Shirley uses AI glasses for plenty of things, but she’s drawn a clear line around sensitive information.

Accessibility shouldn’t require giving up privacy.

AI can be an incredible tool. It shouldn’t replace secure, accessible documents when privacy matters.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a training at Dogs Inc., where Shirley Tracy learned how to use her new Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses. I went into the

10/07/2026

Hey, Teachers 📣

Our parent company, Allyant, is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 27, about creating more accessible coursework.

They’ll share practical tips you can use when building course materials, and attendees will receive access to a free trial of CommonLook Edu.

Save your spot now!

Join Allyant's free webinar on October 27 to learn how to create and scale accessible learning materials using CommonLook Edu. Register today.

10/06/2026

Do you know how to respectfully offer help to someone who is blind?

Blindness Awareness Month is a good time to learn a few everyday courtesies that support independence without making assumptions.

Check out our full list of 10 Common Courtesies to Offer People Who Are Blind.

10/06/2026

The best courtesy? Treat people like people.

Blindness Awareness Month is a good time to learn a few simple ways to interact respectfully with people who are blind.

Offer help instead of assuming it’s needed, speak directly to the person, and if they have a guide dog, remember the dog is working.

Explore 10 common courtesies you can use all year long.

Show courtesy to the blind. A list of the 10 most common courtesies to exhibit when spending time with people who are blind.

10/01/2026

Today is the start of Blindness Awareness Month!

We strive to raise awareness every day by providing a variety of alternative accessible formats to our customers.

How will you raise awareness this month?