Japanese designer Kosuke Takahashi has created a new typeface that allows everyone equal access to information, whether they can see or not. The 24-year-old just released his Braille Neue typefaces, where English and Japanese characters are overlaid with their braille equivalents. His hope is that this will motivate more braille to be included in public spaces, as its inclusion is now often limited due to space restrictions.
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How Alexa Users Can Donate to a Charity with Their Voice
Amazon has added a new skill for Alexa that lets users donate with their voice. The command is, “Alexa, donate $20 to the Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary” and the smart assistant will pull that money from your associated account. Alexa uses a four-digit voice confirmation code to help users from making accidental purchases.
The Art of Touching Iconic Sculptures with VR
The National Gallery of Prague launched Touching Masterpieces, a campaign that lets blind and visually impaired visitors touch iconic sculptures in virtual space.
Apple to Launch Accessibility Emojis to Better Represent Disabilities
Apple has requested the Unicode Consortium add emoji to better represent individuals with disabilities.
Construction of New 70,000 Square-Foot CNIB Facility Gets Provincial Approval
First proposed in 2016, the extensive rebuild of the CNIB building now has provincial approval and construction is expected to begin this spring or summer.
Microsoft’s Research Group is making AR More Tactile
Microsoft’s Research group is at it again, showing off a bunch of new controllers for augmented and virtual reality. They’re strictly experimental for now, but show a lot of potential for making AR and VR more fun and inclusive.
AT&T Collaborates with Aira to Develop New Prescription Medication Reader
AT&T and Aira are developing and testing a solution designed to help people who are blind or have low vision better manage their prescription medication. The companies are working through the AT&T Foundry to develop the solution.
Tech Company Develops Inclusive AI Solution for Driverless Vehicles
Conigital Group is developing a range of inclusive and accessible solutions, including a virtual concierge called Gemma (similar to KIT from the Knight Rider series), a patented 4D tactile map for blind and partially sighted users, a Mobility as a Service app, as well as a fleet management system facilitating the coordination and the telematic health of autonomous vehicles.
BrailleMe Wins Touch of Genius Prize!
National Braille Press held its Adjudication Committee meetings last week to deliberate on this year’s Touch of Genius Prize winner. This year there were nineteen applicants from three countries that submitted very competitive and engaging ideas, concepts, and products.
Hadley’s New Business Venture Competition is Open for Submissions!
Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired are running a contest for legally blind entrepreneurs. If you have a great idea for a new start-up, submit your business plan to Hadley by March 15, and you could win up to $30,000!
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