MLV Foundation Inc.

10/20/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. People who are blind or have low vision bring skills, experience, and ideas to the workplace. Employers can support access with usable application forms, accessible documents, and conversations about the tools each employee needs. Start with the person’s qualifications and goals. Share this post to help keep workplace accessibility in the conversation all year.

Graphic featuring the large headline "Recognize talent. Support access." with "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" written directly underneath in clear typography. Below the text, a clean vector illustration shows a diverse, inclusive workplace. From left to right: a man using a wheelchair works at a height-adjustable desk; a woman stands beside her guide dog while speaking; a visually impaired woman in a suit walks confidently using a white cane; and a woman using a wheelchair works at a small table. Colorful abstract shapes frame the corners on a clean off-white background.

10/15/2026

Today, October 15, is International White Cane Day. A white cane helps its user gather information about the path ahead and travel with greater independence. Show respect by giving people room to move. If you think someone needs help, ask first and follow their lead. Never grab a person or their cane. Join MLV / Orbit Training Center in celebrating independence and the right to move through our communities with confidence.

A simple illustration of a white cane alongside the text “October 15 • International White Cane Day,” set against a clean blue and white background.

10/13/2026

Orientation and mobility, often called O&M, focuses on knowing where you are and moving through your surroundings. Learning routes, recognizing landmarks, and using a mobility tool can support a person’s travel goals. Training is shaped around the individual. This week, notice the spaces you share: keeping walkways clear is one practical way to make travel more accessible.

A photo of a clean, unobstructed walkway leading to the entrance of a building. A light blue graphic overlay reads, “Clear walkways support independent travel,” with a simple accessibility icon of a person using a white cane.

10/08/2026

A screen reader can turn on-screen text into speech or braille. Magnification can make text and images easier to see. These tools help people access information in ways that work for them. Orbit Training Center for the Blind offers assistive technology skills training to help people build confidence with technology. Curious about getting started? Explore the programs at orbitcenter.net.

The graphic shows a visually impaired woman with glasses and headphones at a desk with a white cane, simultaneously using a smartphone and a laptop. On the left, labels highlight mobile features like VoiceOver (iOS), gesture navigation, and spoken text. On the right, labels point to the laptop highlighting desktop features like JAWS/NVDA desktop readers, screen magnification, and voice control dictation. The bottom features a white banner with social sharing icons and the text, "Accessible Tech for all. Support inclusive design.

10/06/2026

Independence looks different for everyone. Organizing a kitchen, identifying clothing, or managing a daily routine can become easier with tools and strategies that fit the person. Orbit Training Center for the Blind offers independent living skills training to support everyday goals. Using assistance is also a choice—and can be part of living independently. Learn about Orbit’s programs at orbitcenter.net.

Image Description: A woman in a warm yellow sweater stands in a bright, modern kitchen, reaching toward a row of clear glass pantry jars lined up on a wooden countertop. The jars feature clean white labels with bold black text reading "QUINOA," "OATS," and "LENTILS." The woman is gently tracing a set of raised tactile Braille dots located directly underneath the printed text on the "LENTILS" jar. In the background, other organized jars filled with rice and pasta sit neatly on the shelves.

10/05/2026

I'm so excited to announce that MLV and Tulsa Council of the Blind will be holding a distribution event, put on by Meta and ACB, of Meta RayBan Smart Glasses to blinded veterans on Tuesday, October 27 from 9-noon at the MLV/Orbit Training Center for the Blind offices in Carthage! And then again on October 30 in Tulsa time and location will be announced later this week. Please help us spread the word.

10/05/2026

Blindness does not always mean seeing nothing. Some people can detect light, shapes, or movement; others cannot. A person may use a white cane and still read enlarged text or notice something nearby. Avoid making assumptions based on one moment. Listening to someone’s own experience is a better place to start. Save this reminder or share it with someone who wants to learn.

A minimalist graphic with a solid pastel green background. At the center, bold dark green text reads: “BLINDNESS IS A SPECTRUM. Every person’s experience is different.” Surrounding the text are clean, dark green line-art illustrations depicting different facets of visual impairment: a white cane, a hand reading a sheet of braille, an stylized eye, a guide dog wearing a harness, and a hand using an assistive digital device.

10/04/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month! Join MLV / Orbit Training Center as we share practical ways to support independence, challenge misconceptions, and make everyday life more accessible. Blindness is part of a person’s experience, and every person has their own interests and goals. Follow along this month—and share these posts to help the conversation reach someone new.

Graphic with a soft pastel green background. Bold black text at the top reads: "OCTOBER IS BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH". Below the text is a white square containing the MLV Foundation Inc. logo, which features a black circle shaped like an eye's pupil with a light reflection cutout. The pupil is surrounded by two green curved arrows forming the outer shape of an eye. Underneath the icon, the text reads "MLV" in bold green and "Foundation Inc." in a clean, thin black font.

09/23/2026

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The Senior and Disabled Fishing Derby is this Friday! We are putting the final preparations together and the weather forecast looks good. The phone is working again, but we are not doing any pre-registration for this event. Just show up after 8:00am and you can grab a cup of coffee and register in person.