AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

TEC · Telecommunications

For the introduction of the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act, which would expand access to video programming and communications services for people who are blind.

CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

In favor of protecting access for people with disabilities to science education, preventing AI bias, and ensuring equal employment opportunities. For the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, HR 3417, which would ensure people with disabilities have equal access to websites and apps used in employment, state/local government, and commerce. For the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act, HR 5096, S 2476.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 3417, HR 5096, S 2476

TRA · Transportation

For the inclusion of funding and policy that would expand access to transportation options for blind americans who do not drive in the reauthorization of the surface transportation programs, such as sidewalk accessibility funding, access to one-stop paratransit program pilots, and policy around accessible and safe autonomous vehicles.