An iOS app that uses 3D audio cues to help the blind and vision-impaired navigate the world around them, made its debut last spring in the U.S. and now, the Soundscape app from Microsoft has been launched in Canada as a free download both in English and French.
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New Rescue Dog Adventure Game is Accessible for Visually Impaired Gamers
Making entertainment accessible to as many people as possible can be challenging, especially for video games which rely heavily on visuals.
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.
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.
Lanzhou University to Launch Online Braille Platform
A Chinese University will launch an online braille platform with a translation function to make it easier for the blind and visually impaired to read what they want, authorities said Thursday.
This Bracelet Could Help Visually Impaired Children Develop Sense of Space
Designed with children in mind, this wearable device can be worn on a child’s wrist providing extra feedback for the visually impaired. child
Braille Device Nominated for Excellence Award
India’s first self-teaching Braille device called Annie, introduced by the Ranchi district administration to 24 students of Government Blind School in Harmu in July last year, has been nominated for the PM Excellence Award in the Public Administration for Innovation General category this year.
New Line of Inclusive Cooking Utensils Include Braille
A new line of inclusive Veggie shaped cooking utensils, including a carrot spoon, celery spatula and eggplant whisk also incorporate braille to empower the blind and visually impaired to quickly identify each kitchen tool.
OrCam Showcases MyEye 2 at CES 2019
From mobile health devices to sleep analytic technologies, health-tech companies and startups showcased their creations to global visitors at the annual CES 2019. Some products are already in the market, while others are preparing to go commercial.
Vancouver Teacher Adapts Computer Science and Math for Visually Impaired Students
High school sophomore Dima Faraj and his classmates are practicing using a coding language called Quorum to draw diamonds on a grid. The challenge? Dima and his classmates at the Washington State School for the Blind are visually impaired, making the already difficult task of coding even more complicated.
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