1000 blind and visually impaired people in India will be given specially designed smart phones as part of the rehabilitation project Kazhcha.
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RightHear Launches in U.S. with Navigation System for Visually Impaired
RightHear announced the U.S. launch of its orientation and navigation system for the blind and visually impaired, which provides real-time voice cues through a smartphone to navigate public buildings using Bluetooth beacon sensors located in the buildings.
New Accessibility Software Available to University
The University of Arkansas is committed to making services accessible to every member of the campus community and maximizing the success of students with diverse abilities by providing campus wide access to new software applications such as Read&Write, EquatIO, NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and Fusion. These powerful tools are now available to all students, faculty and staff at no individual charge.
Blind and Low Vision Customers Get Help Shopping at Supermarket with New App
Wegmans Food Markets is the first grocery chain in the U.S. to partner with Aira, a mobile app that offers next generation shopping assistance to customers who are blind or have low vision.
Research Shows Viagra Can Improve Eyesight
As arousing as it may sound, a new study has found that Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug, could possibly cure blindness.
Microsoft’s Disability Answer Desk Now Available 24/7
Microsoft just announced that they are expanding technical support to blind or visually impaired users through Disability Answer Desk by offering Be My Eyes customers technical help 24/7.
Ocutech Releases Autofocusing Bioptic for the Visually Impaired
Ocutech has announced a limited release of its VES Falcon Autofocus Bioptic Telescope, a telescopic vision solution for patients with visual impairment.
Local Motors Wants to Expand Olli’s Routes
Local Motors are a ground mobility company with a distinct focus on futurism and inclusion. That’s why they conceived Olli — the 3D printed shuttle made accessible for people with disabilities.
Blue Light from Smartphones and Tablets Accelerating Blindness, According to Study
Researchers from The University of Toledo studied the impact of blue light — which comes from the sun as well as digital devices — on our eyes.
FDA Approves Hydrus Microstent for Glaucoma Surgery
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Hydrus Microstent, a device used for microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in patients with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma, in conjunction with cataract surgery.
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