Pennsylvania Association for the Blind

06/05/2026

Our friends at Vision Corps are holding their annual Eye Drop fundraiser. You can watch the live feed and donate to the cause here:

Eye Drop 2026 is an exhilarating event in which participants commit...

04/16/2026

We've been asked to post information regarding the class action lawsuit regarding Pharmavite's website:
Notice of Digital Accessibility Settlement Concerning the Settling Parties’ Websites
A proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve the class action lawsuit Douglass v. Pharmavite LLC, et al, Case No. 2:25-cv-01721-MRH (W.D. Pa.). The lawsuit alleges that defendants in that suit (the “Settling Parties”) did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq., by failing to take the necessary steps to ensure their websites do not discriminate against individuals who are Blind and/or who have a Visual Disability. The Settling Parties deny the allegations in the suit, and deny any wrongdoing or liability. Under the settlement, the Settling Parties agree to Court-approved provisions designed to make their websites and any new websites they develop or acquire more accessible to individuals who are blind and/or who have a visual disability. For a more complete summary of the terms of the proposed settlement, please visit https://www.phvadasettlement.com. Have questions? Contact East End Trial Group at https://eastendtrialgroup.com.

04/06/2026

WE ARE MOVING!!
We are moving our office over the next several weeks and will be officially moved by May 1st.
Our NEW ADDRESS will be:
3800 Market Street, Suite 206, Camp Hill, PA 17011

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04/02/2026

American Printing House for the Blind and PBS Kids have made the educational game Echo Explorers accessible to visually impaired children by creating a tactile version for the Monarch multiline braille device.
https://www.aph.org/blog/bringing-popular-online-games-to-monarch/

[Photo from article shows the tactile display from the game including a character from the Cyberchase series, a bat, and a flower]

A new partnership between American Printing House (APH) and the team behind the PBS KIDS series, Cyberchase, is bringing a popular mainstream game to a new ...

03/10/2026

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Find out more from our friends at Prevent Blindness. https://preventblindness.org/workplace-eye-wellness-month-2026/

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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month at Prevent Blindness. The annual observance offers educational resources to employees and employers on ways to keep eyes

01/15/2026

A local nonprofit agency serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired is seeking a Prevention of Blind Specialist to assist with vision screenings and educational programs designed to prevent vision loss. This is a 30 hrs. per week position working between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm....

12/08/2025

Notice of Digital Accessibility Settlement Concerning Husqvarna's Websites
A proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve the class action lawsuit Douglass v. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-00771 (W.D. Pa.). The lawsuit alleges that Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq., by failing to take the necessary steps to ensure its website and mobile apps does not discriminate against individuals who are Blind and/or who have a Visual Disability. Under the settlement, Husqvarna agrees to make its website and any new website or mobile app it develops or acquires accessible to individuals who are Blind and/or who have a Visual Disability. For a more complete summary of the terms of the proposed settlement, please visit https://www.husqvarnaADAsettlement.com . Have questions? Contact East End Trial Group at https://eastendtrialgroup.com.

If You are Blind or Visually Impaired and Tried to Access Husqvarna’s Website, You Could Be Involved in a Proposed Class Action Settlement.

08/09/2025

Live visual support aims to transform the rail experience at major U.S. train stations SAN FRANCISCO, CA and WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 6, 2025 — Be My Eyes, the world’s leading Customer Accessibility Management platform for people who are blind or have low vision, today announced a partnership...

08/04/2025

Welcome aboard, Rachael.

Announcing Our New Administrative Director: Rachael Gallagher

We’re excited to welcome Rachael Gallagher as our new Administrative Director. Rachael holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Management from The New School in New York City and a B.A. in Arts Administration from Point Park University.

With over 30 years of nonprofit management experience, Rachael has held leadership roles at renowned organizations including Young Audiences New York, The Wilma Theatre, People’s Light and Theatre, Montgomery Theater, and the Berks Jazz Fest. She spent 15 years at The Conservatory (Doylestown), serving as Executive Director from 2018 to 2022. Most recently, she was the Executive Operations Manager at Potential Inc., a nonprofit serving the autism community.

Throughout her career, Rachael has developed educational programs, managed fundraising events, strengthened operational systems, fostered community engagement, and built collaborative, mission-driven teams.

Rachael is a long-time member of DCP Theatre, where she is currently serving her second term on the board as Vice President. She is also a member of the Events Committee at Montgomery Theater and a recent member of the Pennsylvania Association of the Blind.

Though new to the visually impaired community, Rachael is enthusiastic about learning about how MCAB can serve its community and is excited to work with the MCAB and Keystone teams.

06/19/2025

Ocugen is looking for individuals with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) to participate in a Phase 3 clinical trial. There is no cost to participate and travel support is available. For more information, contact them at [email protected] or 484-237-3390.

[Image features an older and younger woman embracing, a closeup of two faces pressed together showing the blue eye of one and the brown of the other, as well as information related to the study on a green background.]