NFB Of Texas- Austin Chapter

May 1 from 11 AM - noon Will be our Austin learning lab.iBug will be demonstrating Envision AI and Seeing AI apps. Join us for this very useful learning lab. Zoom meeting zoom.us/j/96703759207?… One tap mobile +13462487799,,96703759207#,,,,*957734# US @nfbtx @NFB_voice

Here is the Zoom link for our meeting tomorrow if you are unable to join us in person. us02web.zoom.us/j/84815738595?…

We invite you to join us for Luncg at Eureka Burger after the meeting at 200 E. 6th Street.

Our next Chapter meeting will be tomorrow at the Austin Histry Center at 810 Guadalupe St. From 1030-12:00PM

Some might say this is simply a bowl filled with M&Ms, but to us, this is a bowl filled with creativity, tasty possibilities, and sweet messages just waiting to be written out in Braille.  #BrailleIsBeautiful #BrailleRocks

Building an addition is a regular part of construction. 📐 Check out our Guide to the #ADA Accessibility Standards that covers additions and alterations undertaken at existing facilities. Click here to learn more: access-board.gov/ada/guides/cha… #a11y #disability

Make sure you’re prepared for potential power outages due to inclement weather. Check out our Emergency Supply Kit page, which includes disability-specific supplies for emergency go-bags: adata.org/factsheet/emer… #EmergencyPrep #ADA

(1/2) “If an employer can accommodate an employee’s need for leave without undue hardship, it cannot refuse that accommodation just because it has a strict attendance policy.”

Use your voice at the polls today. Today is Election Day! Get out and vote in the Texas Primary so your voice is heard. Find your polling place: all.votinginfotool.org If you have problems voting, call our Voting Rights Hotline at 1-888-796-8683 or email vote@drtx.org.

Need assistance with voting this year? Accommodations are available to voters with physical disabilities in Texas. Visit votetexas.gov for helpful information

Did you know we officially launched our Employment Resource Hub? This hub offers information about disabilities and the workplace at every stage of employment. Explore our Employment Resource Hub today: adata.org/employment-res… #ADAResourceHub #Employment

Early voting for the spring primary election starts today and runs through March 1. Voters with disabilities who are having trouble voting can call our Voting Rights Hotline at 1-888-796-VOTE (8683). We're standing by to help. #TexasVotes #VoteReady #DisabilityVote

#ATX transportation advocates: @CapMetroATX is evaluating a South Austin facility for CapMetro Access & Pickup service. Share your feedback! Take a survey, or register to attend a virtual public meeting (Feb. 22): English: publicinput.com/sbdr-en Spanish: publicinput.com/sbdr-es

Calling all screen reader users! WebAIM, a leader in setting international web accessibility standards, wants to hear from you in their new survey. Responses will inform development choices for those creating accessible web content and web standards. buff.ly/3Uj3wZj

Congratulations to Madison Flores for being elected as our new Board Member!

Congratulations to Joe Tamez for being elected as our new Board Member!

Congratulations to Tim Dawson for being elected as our new Treasurer!

Congratulations to Ashley Franks for being reelected as our 2nd Vice President!

Congratulations to Jonathan Franks for being reelected as our Chapter President!

Our first chapter meeting of the year will be held at the twin Oaks library branch from 10:15 AM to 11:40 5 AM tomorrow. The address is 1800 S. 5th St., Austin, TX.

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