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Access+Ability=accessibility. That’s my personal credo and mission. It is how I live and how I learn.

 Houston, Texas
havintx.org
Joined May 2009
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Support @HAVINTX and enter to win an autographed NBA basketball havintx.org/2023/07/30/times…
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want to donate to support @havintx and enter to win a basketball autographed by the entire 2022 Houston Rockets team? havintx.org/2023/07/20/win-a…
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Found an extra helmet laying around the stadium 👀 Drop some🤘s and RT this post for your chance to win it!
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Five Things for Blind Visitors to do in Houston havintx.org/2023/06/29/five-… If you're coming to #NFB2023 this is for you! Welcome to Texas, y'all...remember to hydrate and slather on that sunscreen! 🤠☀
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On #HelenKellerDay, we’re reminded of those who helped us along the way on the climb to #independence and #inclusion. “Alone, we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.” — HK Read More… ow.ly/JYef50OYEoS
Helen holds a knife about to cut into a two-tiered birthday cake. Polly Thompson along with Mellissa Vail and Peter Salmon look on with delight. Helen and Polly both wear decorated hats. Photo is from Helen's 65th birthday celebration at the Brooklyn Industrial Home for the Blind.

ALT Helen holds a knife about to cut into a two-tiered birthday cake. Polly Thompson along with Mellissa Vail and Peter Salmon look on with delight. Helen and Polly both wear decorated hats. Photo is from Helen's 65th birthday celebration at the Brooklyn Industrial Home for the Blind.

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Today we’re celebrating Helen Keller’s birthday. Helen is arguably one of Perkins most famous students. Did you know she was great friends with Mark Twain and incredibly political, serving as a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)? perkins.org/seven-fascinatin…

Seven fascinating facts you probably didn't know about Helen Keller

Helen Keller was a world-famous author and activist, but did you know she was a trailblazer in many other ways? 7 facts about Helen Keller.

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We are happy to announce the launching of our free app called The Seeing Eye Advocacy App.
The text reads, "Download our new advocacy app - Now available in the Apple App Store." Below the text are three iPhones that show The Seeing Eye Advocacy app in the App Store, the home page of the advocacy app, and the information surrounding laws in New Jersey in the advocacy app.

ALT The text reads, "Download our new advocacy app - Now available in the Apple App Store." Below the text are three iPhones that show The Seeing Eye Advocacy app in the App Store, the home page of the advocacy app, and the information surrounding laws in New Jersey in the advocacy app.

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I really want to meet the farmer.
Be My Eyes
@BeMyEyes15 Feb 2023
This has to be our favourite #BeMyEyes story EVER! Did you had any unusual call lately? 🐔
IG Comment: "Today, I helped a farmer find a run-away chicken in his farm. I thought if was impossible, but we prevailed. I learned that he has built most of the things on his farm on his own!"

ALT IG Comment: "Today, I helped a farmer find a run-away chicken in his farm. I thought if was impossible, but we prevailed. I learned that he has built most of the things on his farm on his own!"

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Ron Graham retweeted
A. T. Guys@atguys24 Nov 2022
Let's do oldschool Twitter. If this gets 25 RT's in the next week we'll do a sale on the power bank.
Tina Sohl@santaarnold24 Nov 2022
Replying to @atguys
@atguys Hi. Will you have the accessible batteries on sale for black friday or cyber monday?
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It was a pleasure to work with the @NewsHour folks on this piece. Thanks to everyone for a great job! #a11y – at Berkeley, CA
PBS News
@NewsHour26 Oct 2022
Joshua Miele, a principal accessibility researcher at Amazon and blind inventor, has dedicated his career to creating and designing accessible tools that ensure people with disabilities have access to the information they need. to.pbs.org/3gKK6uC

This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform society

Joshua Miele, a principal accessibility researcher at Amazon and blind inventor, has dedicated his career to creating and designing accessible tools that ensure people with disabilities have access...

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A personal note of thanks to @VisionChristal for ongoing support of the work @havintx is doing. Your genorosity is much appreciated.
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The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network @havintx is growing! HAVIN now has an office! 📞🖊💻 havintx.org/2022/09/09/havin…
The cable repairman was on my street today and he asked me what time it was I said "It's between 1 and 8 pm."
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Ron Graham retweeted
HAVINTX@HAVINTX16 May 2022
We are so excited and we cannot wait to go live on @BeMyEyes ! Thanks for this amazing opportunity!
Ron Graham@AABlog16 May 2022
HAVIN is coming to Be My Eyes on Wednesday 5/18! havintx.org/2022/05/16/havin… @HAVINTX #HAVINTX
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Right now Adaptations shoppers can take home the Orbit Writer, a tiny wireless Braille keyboard that will connect to your smart phone, for only $75! This offer is exclusive to our customers until May 31. Go to Adaptations.org to order yours toddy! adaptations.org/products/orb…

Adaptations Store- LightHouse for the Blind, San Francisco

Adaptations is your online go-to for tools, technology, and accessible solutions for blind and visually impaired people.

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HAVIN is coming to Be My Eyes on Wednesday 5/18! havintx.org/2022/05/16/havin… @HAVINTX #HAVINTX
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We are only one week away. ✨ Join us May 10 for #AbilitySummit, a free, digital event that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and accessibility professionals from all around the world. Register now 👇

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If you missed yesterday’s 2022 HAVIN Insight Expo, you missed out on some fantastic presentations by some very inspiring people. If you’d like to see what you missed, the recording is on the HAVIN YouTube channel. @havintx @bramblitt #IE2022 #having youtube.com/watch?v=GjUsDGCK…
Each year, I am reminded of how blessed I am to be the leader of such a great team. Our 2022 HAVIN insight expo was another great success. Shout out too @LMS_Naomiiii Dan Parker, and @bramblitt and the fantastic presenters from HAVIN. #IE2022 @HAVINTX
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Why should you attend the free virtual 2022 National Coding Symposium for students who are blind and low vision? A few of our amazing presenters and panelists share what skills and opportunities a coding education can bring! youtube.com/watch?v=Nk2qMKzB…

Join us for the 2022 National Coding Symposium

Why should you attend the free virtual 2022 National Coding Symposi...

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