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CTA Foundation News: Highlights from an Impactful CES 2026

Austin Tang — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:52:53 +0000

CTA Foundation News

By Steve Ewell ● Feb 20, 2026

Smart Brevity^® count: 1.5 mins…446 words

The CTA Foundation celebrated an impactful CES 2026, highlighting innovation in accessibility and the power of collaboration. CES provided an incredible platform to bring together industry leaders, partners and innovators committed to advancing accessibility.

From assistive technologies to the debut of the Accessibility Stage powered by Verizon, the show featured cutting-edge advancements that empower people of all abilities and reinforced the Foundation’s commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive future.

Keep reading to learn more about:

The inaugural Accessibility Stage’s impact at CES.
Accessibility innovation programming and events highlighted at CES.
And more.

As always, thanks for your support.

Inaugural Accessibility Stage Elevated Accessibility at CES

The CTA Foundation debuted CES’s first-ever dedicated Accessibility Stage powered by Verizon Accessibility, with accessibility services provided by Microsoft and Aura cast broadcast audio provided by Bluetooth SIG.

Located in a high-traffic area of The Venetian Convention Center, the stage featured three full days of programming and quickly became a central hub for accessibility at CES.
The stage welcomed strong engagement from attendees throughout the week, bringing together industry leaders, nonprofits and innovators to share insights and showcase technologies improving independence and quality of life.

Why it matters: The debut of the Accessibility Stage marked a major milestone for CES, elevating accessibility as a visible and essential part of the global technology conversation.

CES 2026 Programming and Events Highlighted Accessibility Innovation

CES 2026 brought together leaders advancing accessibility through the CTA Foundation.

The CTA Foundation Accessibility Roundtable, presented by Salesforce, welcomed 180 attendees, while the Accessibility & AgeTech Reception gathered over 350 guests, highlighting strong engagement and collaboration across the accessibility and AgeTech ecosystem.

At the Foundation’s annual Pitch Competition, presented by Next50, .lumen received the Grand Prize and Judge’s Choice Award for its AI-powered navigation solution supporting people who are blind or have low vision. Cairns Health earned the Runner-Up Award for its AI-driven digital care companion, while EverEx received the Audience Choice Award.

HapWare was named the 2026 Health Challenge winner, Lotus was recognized as the runner up, and ONSCREEN, Inc. received the John and Jane Shalam Award.
The Foundation also hosted Accessibility Media and Funders Tours and highlighted startups through the Eureka Park Accessibility Contest, showcasing innovative accessibility solutions across CES.

Thank You to Our CES 2026 Sponsors and Partners

The CTA Foundation extends its sincere thanks to our partners who helped elevate accessibility across CES and made these important conversations and opportunities possible.

Welcoming New Trustees to the CTA Foundation

The CTA Foundation is pleased to welcome Jim Braun of Dual Electronics and Sarah Thomas of Delight by Design and AgeTech Capital to its Board of Trustees. Their leadership and expertise will help strengthen the Foundation’s work and expand its impact in advancing accessibility and aging technology.

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Thought for the Day…06/09/25

Austin Tang — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:05:00 +0000

Happy Monday!! When our choices are rooted in honesty, patience, and humility, they strengthen our character. Even in uncertain moments, these values give us the courage to stay grounded and respond with grace. Over time, they become our inner strength, guiding us with wisdom, clarity, and purpose. Blessings, Marc

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Africa Rise 2020 free concert to Strengthen Health Systems in Africa Jan 16

Austin Tang — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:23:30 +0000

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Education for Children on Peace Day at Times Square, 9/21/13

admin — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:40:34 +0000

Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3, invite you to be part of our September 21, LIVE, HISTORIC ANNUAL BROADCAST. Along with only 300 people we will strengthen the message of the United Nations Education for Peace. We will create a Human Peace Sign, the largest ever in Times Square, NYC, for the focus on Education for Children & Grandchildren. We will join the world for a moment of silence, plant a peace pole, have a sing-a-long, hold the flags of the world, hear nonprofits share their Acts of Peace for children and more. We will create a half hour children’s special broadcast and give it to the world. By participating you will be included in all PR.
Peace Day 2013 PosterThe 2013 UN Education for Peace message stated by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown for the International Day of Peace. www.un.org/peaceday.
“It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies… We must support peace education programmes, protect students and teachers from conflict, help rebuild schools destroyed by war, and ensure all girls and boys have access to a quality education that includes learning about resolving and preventing conflicts.

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Education for Children

admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:22:03 +0000

Peace Day 2013 PosterThe 2013 UN Education for Peace message stated by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown for the International Day of Peace. www.un.org/peaceday.
“It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies… We must support peace education programmes, protect students and teachers from conflict, help rebuild schools destroyed by war, and ensure all girls and boys have access to a quality education that includes learning about resolving and preventing conflicts.

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Education for Children Peace Day Times Square 9/21. Part 1

admin — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 08:13:55 +0000

Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3, invites you to be part of our
September 21
LIVE, HISTORIC ANNUAL BROADCAST

Along with only 300 people we will strengthen the message of the United Nations Education for Peace. We will create a Human Peace Sign, the largest ever in Times Square, NYC, for the focus on Education for Children & Grandchildren. We will join the world for a moment of silence, plant a peace pole, have a sing-a-long, hold the flags of the world, hear nonprofits share their Acts of Peace for children and more. We will create a half hour children’s special broadcast and give it to the world. By participating you will be included in all PR.

The 2013 UN Education for Peace message stated by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown for the International Day of Peace. www.un.org/peaceday.

“It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies… We must support peace education programmes, protect students and teachers from conflict, help rebuild schools destroyed by war, and ensure all girls and boys have access to a quality education that includes learning about resolving and preventing conflicts.

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