10/13/2026
"Leadership of blind people through the organized blind movement is critical to continuing to build the nature of our independence," President Riccobono said.
"When artificial intelligence systems are designed, blind people should help shape them. When privacy standards for emerging technology are debated, blind people should be in the debate. When companies and institutions establish policies governing cameras, biometric information, autonomous systems, or wearable technology, they should expect to negotiate with the organized blind movement."
Read more of "The Independence Comes from Us—There is Nothing Artificial About Our Intelligence," an Early Access article from the Braille Monitor: https://buff.ly/zkEffRN