Technology designed for people with disabilities is generally called assistive technology. It includes various assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices, as well as the process used in selecting, locating, and using these devices. One of these devices is a cane for the blind and visually impaired is called the BAWA Cane.
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Researchers Developing Tech that Allows Blind People To See Through The Eyes Of a Sighted Person
A team of researchers from Rice University in Houston, Texas is developing technologies that might allow a blind person to see the world through the eyes of a sighted person.
Breakthrough 6 Minute Cornea Transplant Enables Patients to See Small Print
Breakthrough cornea transplants could end the need for reading glasses in future using donated corneas.
Ajman University Develops Smart Glasses for people who are blind and Partially Sighted
A group of researchers at Ajman University have created smart glasses with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can read, navigate and identify faces to help the visually impaired.
New Haptic-Feedback Clothing Helps the Deafblind Navigate
Haptic signing is a process in which a hearing, sighted person conveys information to a deaf and blind individual by touching their back or other parts of their body. It’s effective, but what happens if the deafblind person wants to be more independent? Well, new haptic-feedback clothing could help.
Engineering Students Invent Navigation Device for People with Visual Impairments
Could a belt with sensors be the best way to help people with visual impairments navigate the city? A group of engineering students from Smithfield High School thinks it might be.
High School Student Invents A Wearable Visual Aid for the Visually Impaired
A revolutionary visual aid is on its way thanks to this high school student
How To Simultaneously Share Audio with Two AirPods in iOS 13
In iOS 13, with a second set of AirPods or PowerBeats Pro, two people can listen to the same audio from one device at once. Here is how it works.
This No Jab Cane Takes the White Cane to the Next Level
The No Jab Cane is a patent pending revolutionary shock absorbing handle wrapped in genuine sheepskin leather that gently recoils approximately 5 inches when striking a solid object, then automatically returns to its original position.
Microsoft Announces 7 New AI for Accessibility Grant Recipients
Microsoft’s second annual group of recipients of its AI for Accessibility grant were announced last week, in conjunction with Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16.
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