2022 Sight Tech Global virtual conference pre-registration is open

Kes: If anyone wants to know how to run an accessible virtual conference, you should follow this conference, beginning from their pre-registration phase because, as far as accessibility and assistive tech is concerned, this is the most impressive virtual conference going. I’ve attended both of the previous virtual conferences, and I’m always excited to find out who they line up as
Speakers
https://sighttechglobal.com/speakers/
and what the panels are, because they definitely follow through on discussing cutting edge topics in assistive tech. Their main page also has the following statement:
"Nothing about us without us
All sessions will include the guidance and participation by people who are blind or visually impaired."

From the announcement email:

It's time to register for the third annual Sight Tech Global conference, which takes place entirely online in a highly accessible format on
December 7 and 8.
Click here to register
https://sighttechglobal.com/conference-registration/

MBTA launches online applications for TAP and blind access customers

From a press release by the Mass Commission for the Blind

People with disabilities and people who are legally blind
can now apply for free/reduced MBTA fares online.


BOSTON — Today the MBTA announced that, beginning September 19, 2022, eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and Medicare cardholders are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a TAP CharlieCard and people who are legally blind are eligible for free MBTA fares with a Blind Access CharlieCard.

With the launch of
these two online applications,
https://login.constantcontact.com/login/
the MBTA now accepts online applications for the following free/reduced fare programs: Blind Access, TAP, Senior, and Youth Pass. Riders will still be able to apply in-person at the
CharlieCard Store
https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard-store
for Senior, Blind Access, and TAP as they do now (and can make online reservations to visit the CharlieCard Store), and can also visit the
MBTA Mobility Center
https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/mbta-mobility-center
for online application support. Riders seeking to apply for a TAP CharlieCard by mail or at the CharlieCard Store can download the updated application at mbta.com/transportation-access-pass.
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