Microsoft has patented a major change to the standard Xbox controller, adding a Braille display for vision-impaired gamers and paddles for Braille input.
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Microsoft’s VR Toolkit Helps Partially Sighted Players with Virtual Reality
A research team at Microsoft has been working on SeeingVR: a set of 14 tools designed to make virtual reality accessible to visually impaired users.
Assistive Tech for Good Program Helps People with Disabilities Use Wireless Devices
Assistive Tech for Good Program aims to help Canadians with disabilities use smartphones and wireless devices enabling them to live more independent, connected lives
Bose AR Showcases Augmented Reality Audio Games
Bose Showcases audio games for Bose AR glasses, which enhances the world around you with sound.
IrisVision 3.0 Launches with New Features for Visually Impaired Users
IrisVision recently released “IrisVision 3.0,” an updated version of a revolutionary low vision solution introduced a couple of years ago.
This Tech Enables Blind and Visually Impaired People to Vote without Assistance
A visually impaired OrCam user demonstrates using the technology to vote
Scientist Invents ‘Talking Glove to Help Blind and Visually Impaired People Read Text
In order to make things easier for blind people, 23-year-old Roopam Sharma invented a piece of technology that is predicted to revolutionize reading methods for the visually impaired community with a digital glove that scans text.
Wallet Designed for Blind andVisually Impaired Identifies Banknote Denominations
How a designer came up with a wallet that can help the visually impaired identify banknote denominations
Can Assistive Technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired Compete with Mainstream Devices?
Assistive Technology for the blind and visually impaired is becoming faster, smaller and more powerful than ever in 2019.
Eyeglasses Project Helping People See More Clearly
Over the past two years, a volunteer-led group that’s trying to help improve the vision of vulnerable people in Vancouver has given free eye exams and free corrective eyewear to more than 150 people.
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