A revolutionary visual aid is on its way thanks to this high school student
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New Device Helps Blind and Visually Impaired Students with Practical Math
Oguz Karadag from Turkey has invented a new device that he claims will help visually impaired students do practical math with ease. This is a major breakthrough as traditionally many blind students are not encouraged to pursue math at higher grades.
University Introduces New Wayfinding System for Blind and Visually Impaired People
The University of Guelph has installed BlindSquare, an app-based wayfinding system to help visually impaired students, staff and visitors find their way around campus.
Researchers Develop Audible Hockey Puck for Blind and Visually Impaired Players
A team of Montreal university researchers have developed a hockey puck that is audible, aiding visually impaired players on the ice.
Nintendo Updates Switch With Accessibility Feature for Visually Impaired Gamers
Nintendo Just rolled out the 8.0 update for the Switch and it’s got a few features gamers have been asking for. Switch owners can now transfer save data between systems, sort the icons on their dashboard, and—most importantly, for gamers with visual impairments—zoom in.
Lego Unveils Prototype Designed to Help Blind and Visually Impaired Children Learn Braille
Recently, Lego unveiled a prototype of new “Braille bricks” at the Sustainable Brands Conference in Paris.
This Program Helps Visually Impaired and Blind Children Scuba Dive
Blind and visually impaired children are learning to scuba dive thanks to a special program in Berks County.
Falling Squirrel Designs Game for Blind and Visually Impaired Players
Players can explore a medieval village, embark on a lengthy quest, and clash in a sword duel with an enemy in a new computer game, all without ever having to glance at the screen.
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
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