Key facts
- Braille Institute announced its 2026 Community Hero Award recipients.
- The awards recognize individuals for advancing accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- This is the third annual presentation of the Community Hero Awards.
The Braille Institute announced the recipients of its third annual Community Hero Awards on June 3, 2026. These awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired. The announcement was made in Los Angeles.