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This video shows a woman and her guide dog walking through a neighborhood and crossing at several crosswalks.

Orientation and mobility training provides the foundation that helps people who are blind or have low vision travel safely, while guide dogs build on those skills through teamwork and trust. Together, that partnership helps people navigate their environments with greater confidence and independence.

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Ablr is a full-service disability inclusion organization, and our mission is to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. We do this by eliminating the digital divide, changing the mindsets of people and organizations, and creating pathways to employment.

At the end of June, during DeafBlind Awareness Week, it is important to recognize the unique challenges that can come with combined hearing and sight loss. Deafblindness is often misunderstood because no two experiences look exactly the same. Raising awareness is an important step toward creating more accessible and inclusive communities and workplaces.

A platform can meet technical requirements and still create barriers for users. That's why accessibility testing must go beyond automated tools and include real user testing. Their feedback helps organizations better understand the user experience and build spaces that are fully accessible.

Highlight from our Access Granted episode with James Caras and Mandy Dark from Catalyst Education and our co-founder, Michael Iannelli! Available now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.