Iowa Blind and Visually Impaired Childrens Support Group

04/22/2026

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-introduces-new-accessibility-features-including-braille-note-taker-2025-05-13/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRWEI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetUbtS07aEECICUjBf4MgaFDa9TwFGbLvED4W8YsqxC93_dd68G8WWCQckbM_aem_XrF3b8RCXmz-K98eLk2J4w

Apple said on Tuesday it is bringing a host of new features later this year that are geared towards making its devices more accessible, including a braille note taker and expanded 'zoom' for its mixed-reality headsets, Vision Pro.

04/13/2026

Came across this today. You can get your Discover card in braille. Just thought I would share.

04/07/2026

Info to share

Last week, Director Stacy Cervenka was officially confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Read the full press release: https://blind.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-04-03/director-stacy-cervenka-confirmed-iowa-senate

04/06/2026

Very interesting article.

The new ADA rule "is essentially flipping that to say, from now on, everything digital must be born accessible,"

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5720191/digital-accessibility-college-education-disability?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawRBBvVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVgwt6pJkc1Hsk2HeC7GnAiaP4w8qjOuSHfdqd0ttyVYyvAb5uOXn04FHeeg_aem_Li0DxOIuJ6zpWGkl7-AnyA

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

02/21/2026

What do you do on a cold day? You lay down on the ice and feel and hear the ice being made. Lots of popping noises and deep whale like rumbles.

02/19/2026

Opportunities to connect.

02/19/2026

Braille challenge news.

For the 20th consecutive year, the Iowa Library for the Blind hosted the annual Braille Challenge. Click the link below to learn more.

02/06/2026

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Parenting comes with challenges and joys and no one has to navigate them alone. Join the monthly parent chat to share experiences, gain ideas and connect with families who understand. This month's chat is Thursday, Feb. 19 at noon. Register at this link: https://iaeducationfordeafandblind.org/48OqOvo

02/02/2026

Information about Summer LEAP 2026 from IDB.

Leadership Education Advocacy Program

02/01/2026

They say justice is blind. Zachary has been navigating state of Iowa system for registration for jury duty. The registration process is not fully accessible. Voiceover skips over sections. Got it done.

01/29/2026

Since Zachary graduated high school. I don't get any information on events or activities through IDB or IESBVI. If you have any information on events that you would like me to share. Please let me know. Iowa Braille Challenge 2026 information is shown. We always enjoyed going to the braille challenge. In addition to the the Challenge, there was a huge effort to put on special events afterwards. These events were very special to the attendees and parents- allowing them to explore and learn about new topics - focused on them. It is a very special day. Good luck to all those participating in the Iowa Braille Challenge 2026!

2026 Iowa Regional Braille Challenge Saturday, February 14, 2026at the Iowa Department for the Blind524 ... Read more