Microsoft and Novartis: Commercializing Scene Description Assistive Technology
Microsoft is working with Novartis to create an application that can be used by the visually impaired or blind to...
Blind and low vision
Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Disabilities
Reprint from ” Champion Traveler “ About 56.7 million United States citizens are living with a disability, according to the...
BENEFITS OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN EDUCATION CONTEST
Young People Who Are Blind Write Reviews of Film and Video… The American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project...
BlindWays & Be My Eyes… Apps For Independence!
GPS technology is only accurate to within 30 feet or so – not a problem for sighted commuters, but that...
“Seeing AI”: A New App from Microsoft
While the number of apps for folks with visual impairments that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ubiquitous “cloud” continues...
Amazon Video Announces Support for Audio Description
American Counsel for the Blind and The Audio Description Project are pleased to announce with Amazon Video the availability of...
The Braille Nature Trail & Sensory Garden Directory
According to the World Health Organization, about 285 million people adults and children worldwide are blind or visually impaired. Navigating the...
Gift Giving Guide for Kids with Special Needs
By Glenda Hampton Anderson, Education/Assistive Technology Consultant. As stated by Cari Jean, “It’s no secret that kids love toys. They...
Tiny fingertip camera helps blind people read without Braille
By Aviva Rutkin No braille? No problem. A new device lets blind people read by popping a miniature camera on...
New assistive technology website launched by Perkins
Byline: Alix Hackett Paths to Technology website from Perkins eLearning will help teachers, parents and students understand and use the...
Facebook launches “Automatic Alternative Text”
Social media platforms may be a great way of telling the world about your life, but not everyone can appreciate...
AT in Development
As you might have guessed by now, I’m a little obsessed with assistive technology products in development. Just can’t wait...
Microsoft’s smart headsets paint pictures using sound to help the blind see
by David Chambers on 28/11/2015 posted in the Daily Chronicle Dubbed Orientate and Look Ahead, the new features provide information...
Perkins Holiday Gift Guide
Byline: Alix Hackett Perkins Solutions has the perfect functional and fun presents for kids and adults who are blind or visually...
Freedom Scientific and Optelec Join Forces in Assistive Technology Merger
Freedom Scientific and Optelec announced that the two companies have merged to create the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the...
