[NFB-NM] #TimeSensitive #CallToAction Tell your Digital Inaccessibility Story!

[Tara Chavez]

Tell Your Digital Inaccessibility Story
Advocacy in Action

The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM), in partnership
with its West Mesa Chapter’s Public Relations and Civic Engagement
committee  and the Albuquerque chapter’s Legislative Committee , is
launching an initiative to gather first-hand accounts of digital
inaccessibility. Our goal is to support members in documenting experiences
with inaccessible state and local government websites and mobile
applications to be submitted to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
in accordance with the April 29, 2026 Presidential Release. These stories
are essential to ensuring that the recently finalized ADA Title II
regulations are effectively implemented and maintained.
Upcoming Support Meeting

We invite all affiliate members to join a specialized Zoom session to help
craft and submit these vital stories.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM

Zoom Information

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/launch/jc/91092296681

Meeting ID: 910 9229 6681

Passcode: 923471

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Join instructions

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Meeting Agenda

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   Context and Updates: We will play the audio of the April 29, 2026
Presidential
   Release and President Riccobono's response to the delay in ADA Title II
   regulation implementation
   <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-04/presidential_release_may_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3>.
   (Transcript Linked here)
   <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/transcripts/presidential-release-560-may>


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   Interactive Workshops: Participants will move into breakout rooms for
   individualized support in gathering and refining audio and written stories
   to be e-mailed.
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   Discussion: A group review of the Presidential Release to ensure all
   stories align with current advocacy goals.

What Stories Should Be Shared?

To be most effective, your stories should focus on digital barriers
encountered while conducting business with government entities. This
includes, but is not limited to:


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   Inaccessible state agency websites or mobile applications.
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   Digital barriers to public programs, services, or activities.
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   Challenges with online government forms, voting information, or health
   and safety protocols.
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   Inaccessibility in educational institutions or public transit software.

Why Your Story Matters

Sharing your experience helps hold government agencies accountable to
established standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
(WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Individual Support

If you cannot attend the meeting but wish to share your story, individual
support is available by appointment through Thursday, May 28, 2026 by
contacting the following individuals.

Kelly Burma

First Vice-President

West Mesa Chapter

E-mail: kburma6414 at gmail.com

Phone: (505) 615-6414

Krista Mireles

Legislative Committee Chair, Albuquerque Chapter

(E-mail: Kristamireles at yahoo.com

Phone (505) 249-1364


If You Do Not Need Support in Submitting Your Story

Please send your audio or written story as instructed in the presidential
Release as highlighted here.

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   Audio stories to NFB Podcast Line: (410) 659-9314 Extension 2244
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   Written or audio stories attached as files: story at nfb.org


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*Tara Chavez, President*



*National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico*

*NFBNM.President at gmail.com <NFBNM.Treasurer at gmail.com>*

*505-328-3349*



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