Researchers from Columbia University have developed a new noninvasive laser eye surgery which could permanently correct vision — without any of the side effects of regular laser surgery.
grocer Makes Sure its Digital Platforms Are Fully Accessible to Blind Consumers
Peapod, the Chicago-based ecommerce grocer’s mobile app and website now comply with regulations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), adopted into law in 1990 to ensure equal opportunities for all people with disabilities, in an effort to better serve customers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed on May 11 that the retailer has fulfilled its commitment to making its consumer interfaces accessible to all consumers.
For assistance with the process, Peapod enlisted My Blind Spot, a company that helps organizations integrate inclusive digital design into their culture, processes and technical infrastructures.
Artificial Iris Implant Gets Approval from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial iris implant in the United States called the CustomFlex Artificial Iris. The implant will benefit patients with missing or damaged irises due to aniridia, traumatic injury, albinism, and melanoma.
University Helps Blind and Low Vision Students Interested in STEM
12 students with visual impairments from all across Arizona, will complete an adapted version of the University of Arizona’s Sky School, a K-12 science education program held at the university’s Mount Lemmon SkyCenter for a weeklong education program designed to engage them in science, technology, engineering and math.
University Installs New Wayfinding System for Visually Impaired Students
According to a new report from CBC News, the University of Guelph will be installing a new wayfinding system that will help students who are visually impaired or blind.
HoloLens Can Now Guide Blind Users Inside Buildings
Microsoft’s HoloLens has an impressive ability to quickly sense its surroundings, but a group of scientists found it’s really good at helping blind people find their way through buildings and offering a better sense of where objects are around them.
How to Set Up Autofill in Safari on Your iPhone
Setting up AutoFill in Safari on your iPhone will save you time and ensures the accuracy of the information you enter into logins and forms online, so let’s get started.
How to Know Which iPhone You Have
The iPhone has been around for about 11 years and has gone through many changes, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to tell one iPhone from another. There has been 18 different iPhone models that have debuted since 2007.
UK’s First Braille Treasure Hunt Launched for People with Vision and Hearing Loss
Walthew House, a charity for people with vision and hearing difficulties , has launched the trail, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the country to utilize braille. Lasting around two hours, the aim is to solve clues on a circular route of approximately two miles, incorporating plaques, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique features found in the area.
Australia Falls Behind the Rest of the World in Providing Audio Descriptive Technology
The Australian government’s failure to roll out technology that enables television access for 450,000 blind or visually impaired Australians appears to breach anti-discrimination laws, according to the disability commissioner.
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