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2023 NFB Convention

Houston, Texas

Exhibitors

Product/Service Description







Listed alphabetically below are the companies and organizations participating as exhibitors at the 2023 National Federation of the Blind National Convention. For each exhibitor we have listed the company or organization name, table number, product and/or service exhibited, and website as provided by the vendor.



3DPhotoWorks
Location: A17
3DPhotoWorks creates tactile exhibits for museums, science centers, libraries and more.
Website: http://3dphotoworks.com



A Cubed Design
Location: C12
A Cubed Design (Accessible Affordable Accelerated Design LLC) is developing a more affordable, customizable, and repairable Braille display to increase access to Braille, education, and employment.
Website: http://www.acubed.design



A. T. Guys
Location: A11
Your access technology experts. Shop our lineup of accessible power banks, Bluetooth headsets, speakers, keyboards, the BlindShell phone, Versa Slates, and more. Get a free gift with $100 purchase.
Website: https://www.atguys.com



accessDesk
Location: C34
With accessDesk, the disability community takes web accessibility into its own hands.
Website: https://accessdesk.com/



Achilles International
Location: A16
Achilles is a global non-profit that welcomes people of all ages living with a disability to participate in endurance sports and garner social connections by providing weekly workouts.
Website: https://www.achillesinternational.org



Aira
White Cane Sponsor
Location: A9
Aira is a visual interpreting service that uses an app to connect someone who is blind or low vision, via video call, with a live, professionally trained visual interpreter for on demand assistance.
Website: http://aira.io



Amazon

Gold Sponsor
Location: C6 & C7
Amazon's vision is to be earth's most customer-centric company.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/



Ambutech and RNIB
Location: B32 & B33
Ambutech is a manufacture of white canes for the blind, and RNIB is committed to helping blind & partially sighted people.
Website: http://www.ambutech.com and www.rnib.org/uk







American Printing House

Silver Sponsor
Location: B5-B8
Since 1858, The American Printing House for the Blind has operated as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences

for people who are blind and low vision.
Website: http://www.aph.org



AMN Healthcare Language Services
Location: B18
AMN Healthcare Language Services is an industry-leading language interpreting provider that uses a technology-driven solution to bridge the communication gaps between patients and medical professionals.
Website: https://www.amnhealthcare.com/careers/language-interpreters/



Arovia, Inc.
Location: C33
Discover our portable, expandable display for low vision individuals. Enjoy clear visuals anywhere. EasterSeals in Houston trusts our product.
Website: http://arovia.com



Awarewolf Gear
Location: B12
Originally designed for the back country trails of Sedona, Arizona, the All-Terrain Cane (ATC) excels everywhere life takes you.
Website: https://awarewolfgear.com/



AYES
Location: C29
AYES provides an AI-based mobile application, OKO, that enables B&VI people to navigate their environment safely and independently. OKO currently makes all pedestrian traffic lights accessible.
Website: http://ayes.ai



Blind Girl Magic & The WRITE 2 Heal
Location: C13
Blind Girl Magic is a motivational company that designs OUTTA SIGHT MERCH for the blind and sighted. Once you rock Blind Girl Magic brand, you will activate the magic that lives within us all.



Blind Limitless Clothing LLC
Location: C14
Blind Limitless Co. LLC was founded by Hareem Averitte in 2023. Blind Limitless is an up and coming clothing co. offering trendsetting shirts, two piece sets, and headgear for style and comfort.



BlindShell USA
Location: B11
We've created the world's best all-in-one accessible cell phone that provides greater independence, and the ability to communicate the way you desire. Qualify FREE Monthly Wireless Service.
Website: https://blindshellusa.com/



Braille Bibles International
Location: A21
We provide Bibles in Braille, Large Print, and Audio.
Website: http://www.braillebibles.org



The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Location: C35
BEP provides currency readers, free of charge, to all eligible blind and visually impaired U.S. citizens and national residents.
Website: http://bep.gov



Central Intelligence Agency
White Cane Sponsor
Location: B37
The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president and other policy makers to help them make national security decisions.
Website: https://cia.gov





Charter Communications/Spectrum
Bronze Sponsor
Location: B39
Spectrum is a Telecommunications company with market areas throughout the country. We are proud to offer a suite of accessibility features across our product line up, along with Spectrum Access app, our latest audio-description solution application.
Website: https://www.spectrum.net/page/accessibility



The Chicago Lighthouse
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C40
The Chicago Lighthouse is a social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disables, and Veteran communities. Pioneering clinical innovation since 1906.
Website: https://chicagolighthouse.org/



Christian Record Services, Inc.
Location: B20
Christian Record Services (CRS) offers programs and resources in audio, Braille, and large print in English and Spanish to bless the blind community. Membership and programs are free!
Website: https://christianrecord.org/



Clusiv Inc
Location: A12
Clusiv is a remote e-learning platform built for and by blind and visually impaired individuals, aiming to bridge the gap to the modern workforce through digital skills training.
Website: http://clusiv.io



Colorado Center for the Blind
Location: A23
The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative and experiential training to blind people of all ages. Stop by for a fun giveaway.
Website: https://cocenter.org/



Computers for the Blind
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C8
Computers for the Blind's mission is to open the world of information technology to persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing computer equipment, software, and training.
Website: https://www.computersfortheblind.org



CVS Health
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C9
Spoken Rx is a breakthrough feature on the CVS Pharmacy® app that reads prescription information aloud via radio-frequency identification (RFID)* technology.
Website: https://www.cvs.com/content/pharmacy/spoken-rx



Cyber.org
Location: B26
CYBER.ORG works to encourage students with disabilities to see themselves in cyber. We partner with agencies and educators to develop and deliver accessible primary and secondary curriculum.
Website: http://cyber.org



Described and Captioned Media Program
Location: C18
DCMP is the nation's leading source of accessible educational videos. Families & teachers with at least one early learner grade 12 student with a disability can access thousands of videos for FREE.
Website: https://dcmp.org/



DotShop
Location: C19
Tactile Braille gifts, shirts, tumblers, blankets, dog bandana's and more
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dotshoppe



Dream Vision Group LLC
Location: C28
Dream Vision Group, presents the new Activator by Handy Tech: A fully integrated iPhone/Braille solution with a 2-in-1 Braille/QWERTY keyboard.
Website: http://www.dvg-llc.com



Ellume
Bronze Sponsor
Location: C41
Ellume's vision is a world where people return to health as soon as possible. Our purpose is to create digital diagnostic solutions that link people to optimal therapy.
Website: https://www.ellumehealth.com/



En-Vision America
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C39
En-Vision America partners with thousands of pharmacies throughout the U.S. to provide free accessible prescription labels such as ScripTalk.
Website: https://www.envisionamerica.com/



Envision, Inc.
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C37
Envision offers nationwide career, peer mentoring, and training! Learn about our new nationwide virtual IT training, placement, and certification career track, and our College Success Program!
Website: http://envisionus.com



Farmer Noah
Location: B22
The Farmer Noah concept is a new system for enhancing orientation and mobility skills for the blind.
Website: http://dxdtengineering.com

Gabias Wellness Center
Location: C24
Live a life of active wellness. Discover organic products that nourish, comfort, and ground you. Live with active wellness and share prosperity.



GoodMaps
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C10
The GoodMaps mission is to improve the accessibility, safety, and productivity of indoor spaces. We do this by creating and maintaining accurate and secure 2D and 3D digital maps, providing accurate positioning, and delighting users with a trusted wayfind
Website: https://www.goodmaps.com/



Google
Platinum Sponsor
Location: A1 & A2
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Website: https://www.google.com/



Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
Location: C25
Started in 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired, at no cost, allowing for renewed independence and enhanced mobility.
Website: http://guidedog.org



Guide Dogs for the Blind
Location: C21
With exceptional client services including our Orientation and Mobility Immersion, Guide Dog training, and Canine Buddy programs, GDB matches highly qualified guide dogs with people who are blind or visually impaired
Website: http://www.guidedogs.com




Guide Dogs of America
Location: B24
Our Guide Dog Mobility program is a 21-day, residential training located at our campus in the Los Angeles area. We provide transportation, housing, meals, and the guide dog at no cost to the student.
Website: https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/



Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Location: A22
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence.
Website: https//www.guidingeyes.org



HIMS
White Cane Sponsor
Location: B36
Come to HIMS to check big update on BrailleSense 6 and the BrailleSense 6 mini as well as the SensePlayer as a new game changer in Portable Daisy Player.
Website: http://hims-inc.com



HumanWare
Gold Sponsor
Location: A5 - A8
HumanWare specializes in the design and manufacture of highly intuitive and intelligent solutions for people living with vision loss or visual impairment.
Website: https://www.humanware.com/en-canada/home



iBUG Today
Location: C23
Promote the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind through accessible technology training. We provide 21 technology training and social events each month
Website: https://ibugotday.org



IFB Solutions
Location: C22
IFB Solutions provides opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired in need of training, employment and services. We will be at the event to advertise job openings.
Website: http://ifbsolutions.org



Independence Science
White Cane Sponsor
Location: B9
Independence Science seeks to promote the full integration of blind and low vision students, who from here on will be referred to as “blind students”, into hands-on science laboratory learning experience.
Website: http://www.independencescience.com



Internal Revenue Service
Location: C20
The IRS provides alternative media resources and quality service to taxpayers with disabilities.
Website: http://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/accessible-irs-tax-products



International Christian Braille Mission
Location: B23
ICBM prints and distributes Braille and audio Christian Literature for the blind and deaf-blind community to start or deepen their relationship with Christ.
Website: https://www.icbminc.org/



Inventivio GmbH
Location: B17
The TACTONOM READER is a revolutionary assistive learning technology that enables blind people to independently access, understand, learn and
work with the same learning content as sighted people.
Website: https://www.tactonom.com/en/tactonom-reader/



Irie Low Vision and Braille
Location: C30 & C31
Irie-AT is a distributor of Braille and low vision products; specializing in computer access software, video magnifiers, Braille embossers and tactile graphics.
Website: https://irie-at.com/



Islam By Touch
Location: A15
Islam By Touch is an organization dedicated to make Islam accessible to the blind community. We do this in many ways to make sure that blind people are treated with respect and dignity by Muslims.
Website: http://islambytouch.com



Justice Management Division/Equal Employment Opportunity
Location: B27
The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Website: http:// www.usdoj.gov



JW.ORG
Location: C17
Our organization is involved in the worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.
Website: http://www.jw.org



Leader Dogs for the Blind
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C11
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization providing people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel using a guide dog or a white cane.
Website: http://www.leaderdog.org/

Lutheran Braille Workers, INC
Location: B28
LBW produces Braille and Large Print Christian publications which are offered free of charge to those with visual impairment.
Website: http://www.LBWloveworks.org



Microsoft
Platinum Sponsor
Location: B1 & B2
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Working together, we can create a world that's more inclusive, accessible, and equitable for everyone.
Website: Microsoft.com/accessibility



National Association of Blind Students
Location: A43
Blind students are the future! Support members across the country by purchasing swag and learning about our mission.
Website: https://nabslink.org



National Braille Press
Location: A18 & A19
National Braille Press empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting Braille literacy and learning through touch.
Website: http://nbp.org



National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C36
NLS is a free accessible library, offering books the way you want them: in braille or audio, instantly downloadable or mailed to your door. Spread the word about NLS so that all may read!
Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls





National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Location: A25
Bags, luggage tags, totes, hats and other fun items
Website: http://NOPBC.org



National Research and Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision
Location: B29
Come check out the NRTC’s free app, 4to24, for parents and students looking for resources on transition, independent living, and employment! Be sure to ask us about our other free resources.
Website: https://www.blind.msstate.edu/



NFB of Alabama
Location: A32
Offers "Transforming Dreams" shirts featuring Optimus Prime stomping out words of negativity. Will also offer 32 oz water bottles with carrying case, and drawing for "Live the Life" throw blanket!
Website: https://nfbal.org/



NFB of Arizona
Location: B34
We are the Arizona affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind
Website: http://www.az.nfb.org



NFB of California
Location: A33
Selling merchandise to support the NFB of California affiliate
Website: http://www.nfbcal.org



NFB of Georgia
Location: A31
NFB GA Affiliate Table: String backpacks, neck fans, possible 50/50 drawing and snack bags.
Website: http://www.nfbga.org

NFB of Hawaii
Location: A34
Hawaii affiliate. Selling Hawaii Annah products.
Website: http://hawaii.nfb.org



NFB of Iowa
Location: A26
The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa will have popcorn, stainless steel folding scissors, and hats for sale.
Website: http://www.nfbi.org



NFB of Louisiana/Louisiana Center for the Blind
Location: A24
Learn about innovative and empowering opportunities that help build the skills and confidence you need to live the life you want! Check out our LCB and NFB swag! We can't wait to meet you!
Website: http://www.louisianacenter.org



NFB of Maryland
Location: A27
Visit the NFBMD table for snacks, prizes, items of interest to the blind, and information about services and opportunities.
Website: https://nfbmd.org



NFB of Minnesota and BLIND Incorporated
Location: A35
The NFB of Minnesota works with BLIND Incorporated, one of our national training centers, to improve the lives of blind people through advocacy, education, and training in the skills of blindness.
Website: http://www.nfbmn.org



NFB of Missouri
Location: A36
NFB of Missouri Affiliate
Website: http://NFBMO.org





NFB of Nevada
Location: A28
The NFB of Nevada Affiliate will be offering various items for sale
Website: https://nfbnevada.org



NFB of Ohio
Location: A37
We will sell an assortment of items and conduct a drawing.
Website: www.nfbohio.org



NFB of Pennsylvania
Location: A38
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
Website: https://nfbp.org/



NFB of Puerto Rico
Location: A39
Ven y conoce la filial de Puerto Rico.  Come meet us, chat with us, get some cool NFBPR merchandise in Spanish, and of course drink lots of our rich Puerto Rican coffee.  Don't miss it!  ¡Hasta Pronto!
Website: https://nfbpr.org/



NFB of Texas
Location: A29
Selling Braille products.
Website: http://nfbtx.org



NFB of Virginia
Location: A40
Virginia peanuts, NFB coin holders and various items
Website: https://www.nfbv.org/





NFB of Washington
Location: A41
We will be selling our chocolate covered cherries and espresso beans.
Website: http://www.nfbw.org



NFB of Wisconsin
Location: A42
Fundraising for the NFB of Wisconsin affiliate
Website: https://nfbwis.org/node/1



NFB Seniors Division
Location: A45
A division of the National Federation of the Blind serving blind seniors.
Website: https://seniors.nfb.org/



NFB Sports and Recreation Division
Location: A44
We represent sports and recreation folk of the Federation. Adaptive athletes to board gamers, travelers to book readers, whatever empowers your regular movement and mental capacity.
Website: https://nfbsportsandrec.org/



NFB Writers Division
Location: A30
A place for writers to hang their hats at Convention, and exchange contact information and resources.
Website: http://www.writers.nfb.org



NFB-NEWSLINE
Location: C26 & C27
Learn about the audio and Braille information access service hosting over 550 publications, job listings, TV listings, emergency weather alerts, and more. Sign up for a free account or get your codes.
Website: http://www.nfbnewsline.org



Orbit Research
Location: C16
Orbit Research develops and manufactures Braille and educational products including the Orbit Slate multi-line Braille displays, Graphiti Tactile Displays, Orion Calculators and Optima Braille Laptop.
Website: www.orbitresearch.com



Orcam
Location: C32
We harness the power of innovative AI assistive technology to support people with low vision, visual impairments, and reading fatigue, with wearable and handheld devices.
Website: https://www.orcam.com/en-us/home



Pathfinder Press
Location: B16
Pathfinder Press offers over 400 titles essential to today’s debate among working people looking for a way forward in the face of capitalism’s global economic and social crisis and ongoing wars.
Website: http://www.pathfinderpress.com



Penny Forward
Location: B30
Penny Forward is a non-profit organization offering accessible financial wellness education and counseling programs for people who are blind or disabled.
Website: https://www.pennyforward.com/http://



PS You Are Fabulous
Location: C15
Our mission is to enrich the lives of the blind, visually impaired and disabled to become the best versions of themselves through fashion.
Website: http://www.psyouarefabulous.org



The Rainier Financial Group, LLC
Location: A13 & A14
The Rainier Financial Group provides individuals and families with special needs planning.  Making sure individuals with special needs do not risk losing eligibility for government benefits.
Website: https://www.therainierfinancialgroup.com



Relay Texas powered by T-Mobile Accessibility
Location: A20
T-Mobile Accessibility & Relay Texas provides telephone access for DeafBlind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & people w/speech disabilities using wireless, IP Relay, State Relay , Relay Conf Captions & more.
Website: https://www.tmobileaccess.com/



RTB Safe Traffic, Inc.
Location: B15
We manufacture Audible pedestrian signals designed for blind accessibility.
Website: http://rtbsafetraffic.com



Saavi Services for the Blind
White Cane Sponsor
Location: B35
Cultivating growth and opportunities for blind people of all ages through nonvisual skills training and confidence building, empowering them to achieve beyond their highest expectations.
Website: https://saavi.us/



The Seeing Eye
Location: B19
Dog guide school
Website: https://www.seeingeye.org



Social Security Administration
Location: B21
Social Security administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, and enroll individuals in Medicare.
Website: http://www.ssa.gov







Tactile Eclipse Guides
Be sure and pick up your NASA tactile guides to the upcoming eclipses in 2023 and 2024 in the free literature area! NASA is also providing a limited number of tactile books on light pollution.

Tactile Engineering
White Cane Sponsor
Location: B10
Tactile Engineering’s Cadence tablet is a revolutionary multi-line braille and tactile graphics display that is capable of displaying animation and interactive content in a modular, portable device.
Website: http://www.tactile-engineering.com



The TouchPad Pro Foundation
Location: B14
The TouchPad Pro Foundation will distribute the BrailleDoodle to blind children worldwide, an affordable, refreshable, two-sided tablet for Braille literacy and tactile - Science, Math, and Art.
Website: http://touchpadprofoundation.org



U.S. Department of State
Location: B31
U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency. We are the principal advisors to the president of the United States on foreign policy related matters.
Website: http://www.careers.state.gov



USAID
Location: B13
USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.
Website: http://usaid.gov



UserWay
Bronze Sponsor
Location: B40
UserWay offers a full range of solutions needed to make websites accessible using technology & human-in-the loop approaches. We celebrate NFB’s impact & are here to listen and learn from its members.
Website: https://twitter.com/userwayorg



VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s (OMHSP) Suicide Prevention Program (SPP)
White Cane Sponsor
Location: C38
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and supporters with 24/7 support. To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
Website: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net



Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Platinum Sponsor
Location: B3 & B4
Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind.
Website: www.non-24.com



Vispero

Platinum Sponsor
Location: C1 - C5
Vispero® is the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired.
Website: https://vispero.com/








VitalSource Technologies
Bronze Sponsor
Location: B38
VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and
impactful learning experiences worldwide.
Website: https://get.vitalsource.com/



WayAround
Location: A10
WayAround is the best way to label things if you're blind or have low vision. You just need the free mobile app and some WayTags to label items in the kitchen, garden, closet, office & more.
Website: https://www.wayaround.com/



Wells Fargo
Platinum Sponsor
Location: A3 & A4
Serving customers since 1852, for generations, we've been helping people go further. From exchanging gold coins for paper checks to enabling online transactions, we're continually innovating so our customers can get ahead.
Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/


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