[MDABS] NFB National Notable Items - October 16, 2026

[president at nfbmd.org]

Please find below some notable items from the NFB National organization.

 

2026 Voting Survey:

If you voted at an early voting center or your local polling place in the
2026 general election, please  <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWB66LZ>
complete the in-person survey. If you voted absentee or by mail, please
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TJ93YV7> complete the by-mail survey. A
phone survey and an election-day hotline will be available soon, the
information for which will be found at nfb.org/vote.

 

Access On Webinar - Panel Discussion on Vibe Coding:

For decades, blind people have waited. We have waited for developers to fix
an inaccessible interface, for vendors to prioritize a bug report, and for
someone, somewhere, to decide our problem was worth solving. Vibe coding
changes that equation. 

 

Vibe coding, sometimes called AI-assisted coding, lets you describe what you
want in plain language and work with an AI model to build it. You do not
need a computer science degree. You do need a clear idea of the problem you
want to solve, and blind people understand our own problems better than
anyone. People are already using these tools to build custom scripts, access
technology add-ons, web apps, and workflow tools that fit the way they
actually work.

 

On Tuesday, October 27, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Eastern, our panelists will tell you
what works and what does not. Expect candid stories from people building
real projects, practical advice on getting started with a screen reader, and
an open look at the risks, including code quality, security, and the
accessibility of the tools themselves.

Register at:
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/traini
ngs/accessibility-webinar-registration>
https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainin
gs/accessibility-webinar-registration.

 

Dare to Be Remarkable Conference Early Registration Deadline Approaching:

Attend the 2026 Dare to Be Remarkable Conference, November 18-20, at the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore. This
national professional development event brings together education and
rehabilitation professionals for immersive learning grounded in Structured
Discovery, practical strategies, and high expectations for blind people.
Encourage teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, access technology
instructors, vocational rehabilitation counselors, administrators, and
emerging professionals in your networks to register. Early registration has
been extended to October 16. Dare to teach with purpose. Dare to lead with
high expectations.
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> Register
now!

 

2027 Washington Seminar - New Hotel Booking Information Available:

Our 2027 Washington Seminar is quickly approaching, and we wanted to remind
everyone that we're at a new hotel for next year. Our annual winter fly-in
will take place from February 1 through February 4, 2027, at the Washington
Plaza Hotel. Booking information for the hotel is now available on our
<https://nfb.org/index.php/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar>
Washington Seminar Page. Please continue to check the Washington Seminar
page frequently for updates. 

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

Need to meet with me?   <https://calendly.com/president-nfbmd/30min> Please
use this link to schedule through Calendly.

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

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