No Sights Necessary: Firearm Safety and Range Experience

A group of blind and low vision students stand in between their firearms safety instructors. Some students with white canes. All are smiling.

No Sights Necessary: Firearm Safety and Range Experience by Christine Faltz Grassman This article was originally posted by the NFB on the Braille Monitor. This note is from the Editor: In our movement, we raise expectations because low expectations create barriers, including discrimination. This is most pernicious when it occurs in areas like employment and […]

Every Second Counts—Join Us in Saving Lives During CPR and AED Awareness Week”

“Every Second Counts—Join Us in Saving Lives During CPR and AED Awareness Week” June 1st through June 7th Each year, from June 1–7, the nation pauses for a vital cause: National CPR and AED Awareness Week. The American Red Cross, alongside trusted partners like Blind Muse Foundation and First Aid Ally, leads the charge in […]

An Authorized Red Cross Training Provider

American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider

Blind Muse Foundation: Now an Authorized Red Cross Training Provider! At the Blind Muse Foundation, we believe in breaking barriers and building bridges. We are thrilled to announce a major milestone: Blind Muse Foundation is now an authorized Red Cross Training Provider! This new achievement allows us to offer critical lifesaving skills — CPR, AED, […]

Bridging Generations Through Inclusive Education

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Bridging Generations Through Inclusive Education At the Blind Muse Foundation, we believe education should challenge perceptions, foster inclusivity, and engage learners of all ages. By connecting students and seniors through interactive experiences, we create a ripple effect of understanding that strengthens our communities.                         […]

Why Content Writing is Essential in Digital Marketing

A person typing at a laptop.

Let’s look at the importance of content writing in digital marketing and all the steps to writing effective top-notch content. Here, we will discuss what content writing is, its benefits and some tips and tricks to getting unique, SEO-optimized content that hooks your target audience and helps you climb the search engines’ rankings!

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

: The poster is rectangular in shape and features a collage of six photos of diverse people with a range of disabilities working in various inclusive workplaces. These photos appear in colored circles against a blue-sky background. Underneath the photos on a white background is a graphic image of a black, winding road leading up to them. To the side of the road, the words “Access to Good Jobs for All” and “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. In the upper right corner, “#NDEAM” and “dol.gov/odep” are displayed. In the lower right corner is the DOL seal with the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor” next to it.

                                                                                       Nationwide campaigns takes place each October The Blind Muse Foundation is joining […]

Impact of Information Barriers on People with Disabilities

Two students study. One at a desk and one sitting on the edge of a bed. There is a white cane leaning on the wall near the student at the desk.

Impact of Information Barriers on People with Disabilities. One of the barriers experienced by a significant population of people with disabilities is the information barrier that excludes them from being a part of an internet-dependent world. This information exclusion is due to the lack of accessibility in many technological developments, websites, and other digital materials, […]

Everything You Need to Know About Section 508

Pat Sheehan, Director of the 508 Program for the Department of Disabled Veterans

  Section 508 requires all US Federal agencies to make the ICT (technology, website, online training, etc.) they create, maintain and manage accessible and usable by persons with disabilities, as it is accessible by employees without disabilities. The US access board established it and implemented the law providing the accessibility requirements.  Section 508 holds great […]

Understanding Alternative Text and its Importance

Screenshot: Chrome, edit post"Understanding alternative Text and its importance" Blind Muse Foundation, Wordpress, Google Chrome - Todd(blindmuse.org), windo, edit post

Your business’ website is the digital gateway to your company and should prioritize adopting accessible technology practices. Web accessibility ensures websites are usable by everyone, regardless of abilities, technical characteristics, or computer skills. This fights digital inequality, providing equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Incorporating images and graphics is crucial for accessibility, making content more comprehensible for people with disabilities. However, these images need alternative text (alt text) for the low-visioned or blind. Alt text describes non-text elements so visually impaired users can understand them, improving user experience and SEO.

Video Improves Interaction with Your Clients

Todd with the senior staff of Accessible pharmacy services pose for a photo in front of a very large pill organizer machine

Did you know that a blog post with a video converts on average at 20% while a classic article converts half as much in the industry? Indeed, Video has become the viral communication medium par excellence and is becoming more and more important in corporate communication strategies. It can easily generate interaction between brands and […]