Assistive Technology for the blind and visually impaired is becoming faster, smaller and more powerful than ever in 2019.
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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
OXSIGHT Adapts Epson Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired
Newly launched assistive technology company has modified Epson smart glasses to provide support for blind and visually impaired people.
Talking Information Center Still Broadcasting After 40 Years to Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners
The Talking Information Center is in its 40th year of broadcasting to 30,000 unique listeners each year who are blind or have severe visual impairments. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with 250 programs provided almost exclusively by a team of 200 volunteers.
Student Builds Tablet Divider for Visually Impaired Student
When Ben Dieter was approached by a teacher from Brownsboro ISD about finding a student to help build a device, he knew exactly who he could count on.
UI Professor Develops App for Visually Impaired People to Walk Around Track
UI computer science professor Kyle Rector is developing a phone application to help visually impaired people walk around a track with help from an AI for accessibility grant from Microsoft.
Microsoft Helping Blind and Visually Impaired Children Learn to Code with Physical Blocks
Microsoft has been working on a physical programming language for children who are blind or visually impaired. Dubbed Code Jumper, it allows children to learn coding by connecting physical blocks together. Each block is around the size of a softball, and brightly colored. There are different sizes for different commands, and children can connect them together to build a program.
Thaumistry Text Adventure Game Now Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Players
The critically acclaimed text adventure Thaumistry: In Charm’s Way is now fully accessible for blind and visually impaired gamers.
12 Year Old Visually Impaired Girl Creates Website to Empower Young People
A 12-year-old girl from Holyport has started a website to empower young people to be proud of who they are.
Opportunities Available for Blind and Visually Impaired Through Olmsted Center for Sight
The Olmsted Center for Sight is going through an extreme makeover, designed to provide more opportunities and better service.
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