The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, March 2, 2026 – Issue 112

Dining in the Dark: A Dinner That Changes How Leaders See the World | Driven By Purpose | February 23, 2026

Dining in the Dark is one of the most powerful events of the year. Executives are blindfolded for an entire meal to experience what life without sight feels like. It is uncomfortable. It is eye opening. And it changes people.

This year’s event, presented by Walmart, goes beyond inspiration. It is about turning empathy into action and building real champions for disability inclusion inside major organizations.

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, they explore:

• How Dining in the Dark started and why it has become one of the most impactful events they host.
• What business leaders actually experience during the blindfolded dinner.
• Why vision loss is one of the most feared disabilities and what that reveals about independence.
• How the Inspiration Foundation SEAL and executive roundtable are creating a practical playbook for companies.
• Why honoring Walmart’s Accessibility Center of Excellence matters for the future of inclusive business.

The goal is simple.

• Create perspective.
• Spark conversation.
• Give leaders the tools to go back to their companies and actually do something with what they felt in that room.

If you care about purpose driven leadership, inclusive hiring, and creating opportunity for people with disabilities, this episode is for you.

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Dr. Kirk Adams, Ph.D.
Advocate, Leader and Keynote Speaker on Disability Inclusion & Leadership
Leading the Way to Accessible Innovation

Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI)
Executive Director
Strengthening individual and organizational capability for creating diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Innovative Impact, LLC Consulting
Managing Director
Impactful Workforce Inclusion Starts Here

American Foundation for the Blind
Immediate Past President & CEO
To create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired.

1.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Sucheta Narang, Founder, Accessible World, Creator, Access Trader | February 27, 2026

In this insightful episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Dr. Adams welcomes Sucheta Narang, founder of Accessible World and creator of Access Trader, an accessible, screen-reader-compatible trading assistant, into a wide-ranging conversation about independence, inclusion, and financial empowerment. Born blind in a traditional North Indian family, Sucheta describes learning early that “waiting for a fix” wasn’t an option, then charts a path through mainstream education, international disability work in India and the UK, and corporate roles where she embedded accessibility at scale, including work with Wipro, Google (Chrome team), and Adobe.

2.) What Happens When Two People Make a Promise to Change the World: Blind Self-Funded Billionaire Sean Callagy Gives Back at World’s Largest Toy Drive | Dr. Kirk Adams | February 26, 2026

Here, Dr. Kirk Adams recounts a pivotal 2019 meeting with attorney and entrepreneur Sean Callagy that led to a shared commitment to “make big things happen in the world.” After six hours of conversation about purpose, responsibility, and impact, the two men agreed to actively support each other’s efforts. That commitment quickly translated into action when Callagy offered a $100,000 matching gift to help the American Foundation for the Blind reconnect with lapsed donors, ultimately reigniting support and unlocking renewed generosity.

3.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Mike Calvo, CEO, Pneuma Solutions | February 19, 2026

In this candid episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Dr. Adams sits down with accessibility entrepreneur Mike Calvo, co-founder of Pneuma Solutions, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends personal journey with big-picture systems change. Calvo shares how he navigated vision loss, a nontraditional education and work path, and early tech experimentation to become a longtime “for us, by us” builder in the blindness tech ecosystem, connecting the dots from early assistive tech days to his groundbreaking work at Serotek (including pioneering web-based access tools) and ultimately to launching Pneuma.

4.) ISDI: Next NWDLS Workshop: Navigating Conflicting Mindsets: Engaging Skillfully in Dialogue Across Divides: March 11, 2026: Register Now | ISDI | February 13, 2026

Here, ISDI announces the launch of its 2026 NW Diversity Learning Series, beginning with a March 11 workshop titled “Navigating Conflicting Mindsets: Engaging Skillfully in Dialogue Across Divides,” which focuses on fostering inclusion, safety, belonging, and healthy workplace relationships amid uncertainty and differing viewpoints. The interactive session, led by dialogue and conflict resolution expert Dr. David Campt, will guide participants in building constructive dialogue skills, emphasizing connection before persuasion, exploring the values and experiences behind disagreements, recognizing trade-offs in deeply held beliefs, and using personal storytelling to transform confrontational exchanges into reflective conversations. The workshop invites attendees to co-create a meaningful dialogue space and offers multiple registration options, including sponsor, subscriber, and single-session access, with sliding scale pricing and accessibility accommodations available upon request.

5.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Mark Miller, Founder, CEO, Inclusion Impact Accessibility | February 12, 2026

In this mission-driven episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Mark Miller, Founder and CEO of Inclusion Impact Accessibility, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it takes to move accessibility from a one-time “fix” to a durable organizational capability. Mark shares his 13-year path into digital accessibility, from a technology career to learning the craft under early industry pioneers, before helping build the field through work on accessibility maturity models and large-scale consulting, then returning to a “boutique” approach with his own firm so he can meet clients where they are and build pragmatic, customized roadmaps.

6.) Stop Arguing About Meritocracy and Start Measuring It: A Practical Guide for Leaders + A Peek at Aleria’s Meritocracy Checkup Beta | Dr. Kirk Adams | February 9, 2026

Here, Dr. Kirk Adams argues that “meritocracy” has become a weaponized buzzword, and that most organizations don’t truly have a meritocracy problem or a DEI problem first, they have a definition and measurement problem. He contends that real meritocracy isn’t a slogan, it’s the cumulative result of clear standards and consistent systems that tie hiring, promotions, pay, and access to opportunity to observable skills and effort. From his employment-focused lens, he emphasizes that when workplaces are inconsistent, or when tools and processes (including accessibility) create avoidable friction, organizations don’t get meritocracy; they get hidden performance losses through disengagement, lower productivity, and attrition.

7.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Sheryl Green, Author, Speaker, Boundary Expert | February 5, 2026

In this thought-provoking episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Dr. Adams sits down with author, speaker, and boundary expert Sheryl Green for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about why boundaries matter, and why so many of us struggle to set them. Green shares her personal journey from forensic psychology and years of animal rescue work to a moment of burnout that became a turning point in her life. That experience led her to study, teach, and ultimately write about boundaries as a practical, compassionate tool for protecting our time, energy, relationships, and sense of self. Together, they unpack concepts like “yes-vomiting,” people-pleasing, and the hidden costs of failing to say no, especially when it comes to emotional and time boundaries.

8.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Samuel Levine, Professor of Law & Director, Jewish Law Institute, Touro Law Center | February 3, 2026

In this thought-provoking episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Kirk sits down with Professor Samuel J. Levine, law professor at Touro Law Center, Director of the Jewish Law Institute, and founder of Touro’s Disability Rights and Inclusion Project, to explore why advancing disability inclusion requires more than “laws on the books.” Levine shares how his work blends legal analysis with broader cultural and human elements, compassion, storytelling, religion, the arts, and lived experience, because, as he and Kirk discuss, you can’t “legislate compassion.” Levine also describes the personal and scholarly path that led him to write Was Yosef on the Spectrum, viewing the biblical Joseph story through the lens of autism, and explains how community connections and shared purpose have helped the conference grow organically through relationships and advocacy.

March 4, 2026, 2024 | Meeting Title II Accessibility Requirements: PowerPoint Remediation Basics: Turn Slide Decks Into Accessible, Compliant Files (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Rachel Reeves from Access Ingenuity for a practical session on making PowerPoint presentations accessible under Title II requirements. Learn how to structure slide decks for accessibility, add effective alternate text to complex images, and apply remediation best practices to create compliant files that support screen reader users.

March 5, 2026 | AzTAP Conference — Arlington, TX | Arizona Technology Access Program

Organized by the Arizona Technology Access Program, the AzTAP Conference delivers in-depth training and showcases innovation in assistive technology. It’s an essential gathering for educators, service providers, and specialists seeking to expand their expertise.

March 5, 2024 | The Power Of Productivity: Accessing Copilot In Office 365 With JAWS | Vispero

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Vispero presenters Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan for a live webinar exploring how Microsoft Copilot enhances Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with AI-powered drafting, analysis, and summarization. Learn how pairing Copilot with JAWS supports efficient, keyboard-driven productivity, including navigating the Copilot pane, generating content from scratch, and quickly extracting key insights from reports and meeting transcripts.

March 6, 2026 | Finalist Interview Invitations Sent | Blind Travel Foundation

Finalists for the 2026 $10,000 Travel Grant will be notified and invited to participate in interviews with the Application Committee. These interviews are the final stage before recipient selection.

March 6, 2024 | From Insight To Action: Establishing Accessibility Through The Dot Pad X | Vista Center

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Vista Center for this free, 90-minute Tech It Out session exploring how the Dot Pad X advances accessibility through dynamic multiline Braille and tactile graphics. Learn how its 300-cell tactile display and 20-cell Braille interface provide detailed access to images, maps, diagrams, and text, empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired with innovative, hands-on technology.

March 7, 2026, 2024 | GIT Going With Github | Community Access

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
GIT Going with GitHub is a free, two-day online workshop where blind and low vision participants learn to navigate, contribute to, and build real open source projects on GitHub — using a screen reader, a keyboard, and nothing else. Presented by Community Access in partnership with GitHub, this hands-on event takes you from zero to your first real open source contribution. Day 1 covers GitHub foundations: repository navigation, filing issues, and opening pull requests — all with screen reader workflows for NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Day 2 bridges to Visual Studio Code, introduces GitHub Copilot, and culminates with contributions to Accessible Agents , a live open source accessibility project. By the end, your name is in the commit history of a public repository. No prior GitHub or coding experience required — documentation, accessibility bug reports, and code reviews are all valued contributions. March 7-8, 2026 · 12-8 PM Eastern · 75 seats available. Register free for the event.

March 9, 2026 | CSUN Assistive Technology Conference — Anaheim, CA | CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim gathers accessibility professionals, researchers, and advocates from around the world. It offers cutting-edge presentations, product showcases, and insights into inclusive technology solutions.

March 10, 2026 | Living On The Wind: How And Why Birds Migrate With Scott Widensaul | Birdability

Join Birdability and Scott Widensaul for an exploration of the astonishing journeys migratory birds undertake each year, revealing the science and mystery behind their navigation and remarkable physical adaptations.

March 10, 2026 | Leadership Council Open House | National Organization On Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Senior leaders are invited to connect with Disability Inclusion Specialists and explore how Leadership Council membership strengthens workplace disability inclusion efforts. Learn about practical support, exclusive resources, new membership levels, and strategies for advancing culture, talent pipelines, and leadership accountability.

March 10-20, 2026 | Finalist Interviews with Application Committee | Blind Travel Foundation

Finalist interviews will take place between March 10 and March 20 with the Application Committee. Candidates will discuss their proposed travel projects and demonstrate alignment with the foundation’s mission to support accessible travel for the blind and visually impaired.

March 11, 2026 | NWDLS Workshop: Navigating Conflicting Mindsets: Engaging Skillfully In Dialogue Across Divides | ISDI

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
Launch the 2026 NW Diversity Learning Series with this interactive workshop led by Dr. David Campt, focused on building skills for engaging constructively across differences in the workplace. Participants will explore dialogue techniques that foster connection, navigate deep disagreements, and strengthen inclusion, belonging, and healthy professional relationships.

March 12, 2026 | The 3rd Annual Touro Law Disability Rights & Inclusion Conference | Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Hosted by Professor Samuel J. Levine, this two-day hybrid conference from Touro Law brings together judges, lawyers, advocates, scholars, and community leaders to explore how disability rights and inclusion intersect with law, culture, faith, and policy. Attendees can participate in person or online to engage in sessions on employment, education, justice, neurodiversity, and accessibility, with up to 13.5 CLE credits available for full participation.

March 13, 2026 | The 3rd Annual Touro Law Disability Rights & Inclusion Conference | Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Hosted by Professor Samuel J. Levine, this two-day hybrid conference from Touro Law brings together judges, lawyers, advocates, scholars, and community leaders to explore how disability rights and inclusion intersect with law, culture, faith, and policy. Attendees can participate in person or online to engage in sessions on employment, education, justice, neurodiversity, and accessibility, with up to 13.5 CLE credits available for full participation.

March 14, 2026 | The Hable One And The Hable Easy Smartphone Remote Controllers | Technology User Group At The Maryland State Library For The Blind And Print Disabled

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
TUG is putting the spotlight on two breakthrough tools that are changing how people interact with their smartphones: the Hable One and the Hable Easy Smartphone Remote Controllers. These compact, affordable devices were originally designed for individuals with neuropathy and other physical challenges, but their impact goes far beyond that. They make smartphone use faster, easier, and more intuitive for anyone who prefers tactile control over touchscreens. You’ll get a clear look at: What each device can do. How they differ in design and function. Which one might be the best fit for your needs. Expect hands-on insights, lively discussion, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

March 18, 2026, 2024 | Meeting Title II Accessibility Requirements: Make Learning Modules Accessible: Quick Testing Essentials (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Michael Parker from Access Ingenuity to explore key testing strategies and practical techniques for ensuring eLearning content meets Title II compliance requirements. This session examines common accessibility limitations in course-authoring platforms and highlights effective approaches for building accessible, compliant learning modules.

March 19, 2026 | Understanding & Empowering All Minds | National Organization On Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
This Zoom webinar explores neurodiversity in the workplace, equipping participants with strategies to foster inclusion, understanding, and meaningful support. Leave prepared to build environments where all minds can thrive.

March 24, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

March 24, 2026 | Virtual Career Fair | National Organization On Disability

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
Designed to close the gap between talent and opportunity, this virtual meeting connects hiring employers with students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking to launch their careers. Leadership Council members can participate free of charge.

March 25, 2026, 2024 | RUBY Handheld Magnifiers (Assistive Technology, ACVREP CE Approved Webinar) | Access Ingenuity And Vispero

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Ian Ramos from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel from Vispero for an in-depth look at the five RUBY handheld video magnifier models. Discover their features, including high-contrast modes, adjustable magnification, built-in LEDs, and full-page OCR capabilities, and learn how each model supports individuals with low vision in everyday situations.

April 1, 2026, 2024 | Meeting Title II Accessibility Requirements: How the Compliance Impact People, What to Build (and Avoid), and the Key Decisions to Make During Development (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Michael Parker from Access Ingenuity for a practical discussion on how Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements shape real-world development decisions. Explore common accessibility barriers, what to build and avoid, and how to integrate effective testing practices into your workflow to create genuinely compliant digital content.

April 13, 2026 | Multiple Perspectives 2026 | Civil Rights Compliance Office At The Ohio State University

Hosted by the Civil Rights Compliance Office at The Ohio State University, the Twenty Sixth Annual Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference explores this year’s theme, “Infrastructures for Accessibility,” examining the policies, practices, and innovations that advance equality, full participation, and independent living for people with disabilities. The gathering highlights accessibility as integral to design, technology, and civic engagement while fostering collaboration across education, business, nonprofit, and government communities.

April 13, 2026 | The 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference: Infrastructures For Accessibility | The Ohio State University

12:00 AM PT, 1:00 AM MT, 2:00 AM CT, 3:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM GMT
Hosted by The Ohio State University, the 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference explores infrastructures for accessibility, emphasizing access as essential to design, innovation, and civic engagement. This year’s program invites presentations on policies and practices that advance inclusion and uphold the spirit of the ADA, with a focus on structures that enable full participation across society.

April 14, 2026 | The 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference: Infrastructures For Accessibility | The Ohio State University

12:00 AM PT, 1:00 AM MT, 2:00 AM CT, 3:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM GMT
Hosted by The Ohio State University, the 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference explores infrastructures for accessibility, emphasizing access as essential to design, innovation, and civic engagement. This year’s program invites presentations on policies and practices that advance inclusion and uphold the spirit of the ADA, with a focus on structures that enable full participation across society.

April 14, 2026 | Bird-A-Thon Information Session | Birdability

In this Birdability info session, blind and low-vision birders and their allies come together to learn about the global Bird-a-Thon, share tips for accessible birding by ear, and explore resources for inclusive participation.

April 14, 2026 | Multiple Perspectives 2026 | Civil Rights Compliance Office At The Ohio State University

Hosted by the Civil Rights Compliance Office at The Ohio State University, the Twenty Sixth Annual Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference centers on “Infrastructures for Accessibility,” inviting participants to examine enabling structures, from curb cuts to AI, that support full societal engagement. Through workshops and public discussions, the conference advances the ADA’s goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.

April 28, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

May 3, 2026 | Birdability’s Blind Birder Bird-A-Thon | Birdability

Join Birdability for the Blind Birder Bird-A-Thon, a free, two-day, community-driven birding experience designed by and for blind and visually impaired birders. Participants are encouraged to explore their surroundings through sound, celebrating access, inclusion, and belonging in birding by ear from anywhere birds sing.

May 4, 2026 | Birdability’s Blind Birder Bird-A-Thon | Birdability

Join Birdability for the Blind Birder Bird-A-Thon, a free, two-day, community-driven birding experience designed by and for blind and visually impaired birders. Participants are encouraged to explore their surroundings through sound, celebrating access, inclusion, and belonging in birding by ear from anywhere birds sing.

May 21, 2026 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day | The GAAD Foundation

Join The GAAD Foundation on May 21, 2026, for the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a worldwide initiative designed to raise awareness about digital access and inclusion for more than one billion people with disabilities. The day encourages individuals, organizations, and developers to explore how technology can be designed and built to be accessible for all.

May 26, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

June 23, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

July 28, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

August 25, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

September 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

October 27, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

November 24, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

December 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

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” Inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage. “

Dr. Kirk Adams, Ph.D.
Advocate, Leader and Keynote Speaker on Disability Inclusion & Leadership
Leading the Way to Accessible Innovation

Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI)
Executive Director
Strengthening individual and organizational capability for creating diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Innovative Impact, LLC Consulting
Managing Director
Impactful Workforce Inclusion Starts Here

American Foundation for the Blind
Immediate Past President & CEO
To create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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