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Service Specialist with the Instructional Material Center at the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Leland Smith is a blind Iowan with 10 years of experience in non-visual skills training and accessible materials. Certified in Literary Braille Transcribing by the Library of Congress in 2023, Leland has a passion for accessibility both in physical and digital spaces. Proud to be part of the Iowa Department for the Blind where he shares his knowledge and experiences to foster greater understanding and inclusion of people who are blind.