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A few weeks ago, we told you of exciting updates that were planned for September. We are happy to announce that we do have Saturday hours available now, and we are now equip to accept credit card payments. We hope that you will find these to be added conveniences when you work with us here […]

One of our main goals is to keep you, our client, front and center and fully in-charge of your learning experience. We understand that paying for services is a challenge for many people and we are constantly looking for ways to make it easier for you to pay or find funding, while still being able […]

You are invited to join our “Letter Writing Party” on July 13, 2016 from 3:30 – 5:30 in our MAST conference room. The Department of Justice is looking for public input in regards to proposed web accessibility guidelines for public entities. You can find out more here: (Title II SANPRM call for public input) We […]

Nik will be demonstrating technology and answering questions about alternative techniques to vision at Miramonte Pointe in Clackamas, Oregon. This is open to the public with priority given to senior residents and other seniors. When: July 15th, 2016, at 1:00pm Where: 11520 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR 97015

Nik is the keynote speaker at the University of Washington’s Professional Development Conference on Assistive Technology and Usability and Accessibity Testing (long enough name!). Nik will speak about the importance of accessible design. When: July 29th, 2016, Time: TBA Where: University of Washington Vancouver Campus Library, 14204 Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686  

We have been having a lot of fun with our series of workshops on the GPS navigation app, BlindSquare. This next workshop we are offering is for individuals who have taken our beginner BlindSquare Workshop and want extra practice and to move on to more advanced features. We will look at how to filter the […]

Nik will be at the Vancouver Office of the Washington Department of Services for the Blind on May 24th, 2016. He will be demonstrating several different Braille Displays and Computers and will answer questions about them and how they can be used in the workplace. This event is not open to the public, but there […]

We will be at the Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community. This event is directed towards the residents there, but is also open to the public. Many different health and wellness related vendors will be available to demonstrate their products and services. Health screenings are available, as well as a goodie […]

IMPORTANT!  If you are not registered to vote, You need to register before April 26 in order to be eligible to vote in the May elections. Register Online to Vote. All registered? Great! All citizens have the right to vote and to vote accessibly and privately. For most blind people, there have been several obstacles […]

Lisa wrote an article about the importance of web, application and other accessibility for the Non-Profit Technology Network (nten.org), which helps non-profits utilize technology more effectively. Check it out here: Stamp Out the Disability Information Famine! Their monthly newsletter, Connect, is featuring articles and information about inclusion and diversity this month.