While many daily tasks are still easier to accomplish for a person who can see clearly, there are a great deal of aids for the visually impaired that are making it a bit easier to get things done without being able to see.
The primary way for someone with diminished sight capacity to read text is through the use of Braille. This bumpy language was traditionally only used in books, but has recently been cropping up off the page as well, venturing as far as being included on specialized food products like hamburgers.
Smartphones and other vision-requiring devices are no longer off-limits for those without a pair of 20/20 vision peepers. New technology is allowing for everyone to use these tools with the aid of specialized technology and voice-assistance.
100 Aids for the Visually Impaired
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Spiral Dial Timepieces
Tactile Watch by Jake Rynkiewicz Allows the Blind to Feel the Hour
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Sensational Tactile Timepieces
The Rub. Feel. Know Watch Gives You a Sense of the Hour
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Prosthetic Eyes
Sheila Nirenberg Reveals a New Device That Can Help with Vision Loss
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Braille Burgers
Fast Food Chain Wimpy Passes a Message to Visually Impaired Customers
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Palm-Placed Navigators
The Munivo Guide for the Blind Communicates Through Touch
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Future Tech Predictions
Laptops in 2015
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Insightful Packaging Campaigns
Blind Foundation Guerrilla Grocery Ads Highlight Lack of Braille
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Porn For The Blind
Naughty Reading for the Visually Impaired
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Temperature Time-Tellers
Jung Hoon Lee's Rub Feel Know Watch is for the Visually Impaired
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Blind Photographers
Visually Impaired Artists Find Their Vision Through the Lens
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
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Color Blind Identifiers
The Color Add Identification System Helps Differntiate Between Colors
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Dramatic Blind Lighting
Stuart Fingerhut's Kinema Pendant Luminair has a Dramatic Effect
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Tactile Timekeepers
The Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your Fingertips
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RFID Walking Sticks
Visionplus Provides Navigation Help for the Visually Impaired
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Visually Impaired Tours
Cabracega Sensory Adventures in Lisbon
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Text-to-Voice Wands
'Voice Stick' Facilitates the Blind, the Elderly and the Lazy
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Blind Architect Consultants
Chris Downey Turns Tragedy Into an Innovative New Gig
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Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
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Blind Cameras
Sascha Pohflepp's 'Buttons' Camera Doesn't Take Pictures, Just Sees Them
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Wrist-Worn Sonar Escorts
The Minhye Kim 'Supersonic Stick' Guides the Blind With Sound
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Braille Label Makers
Innovative Design Creates Stickers for Visually Impaired
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Vision-Enabling Bumpy Devices
Braille-Equipped Electronic Readers Let the Blind Use Smartphones
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Tactile Cooking Utensils
Sento Cookware Provides Safe and Easy Kitchen Supplies for the Blind
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Transmuting Multimedia Gloves
The 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You Aloud
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Blind Guide Bracelets
Project Bee Navigator Affords the Visually Impaired Independence
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Colorblind Traffic Lights
The UNIsignal Incorporates Shapes into Stoplights for Accessibility
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Talking Cooking Appliances
The Anple Rice Cooker Helps the Blind Prepare Their Meal
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Braille Watches
‘Feel the Time' Lets You Tell Time by Touch
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iPhone Mods for the Visually Impaired
'Silicon Touch' Case
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Sightless Soccer
The ‘Sound of Football' Project Helps Blind People Play Via Sound Cue
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Barcode Translators
The Finger Reader Makes Grocery Shopping Easier on the Blind
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Dotted Smartphone Designs
Shikun Sun's DrawBraille Phone is a Conceptual Cell for the Sightless
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Tactile Touchscreen Technology
The Zen Tablet Was Designed with the Blind in Mind
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Near-Sighted Lecture Tech
Note-Taker Enables Low Vision Students to See the Blackboard
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Visually Handicapped Toys
Vicda Assists Physical Development for Vision Impaired Children
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Tech Replaces Seeing Eye Dogs
Mygo Cane
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Braille Health Monitors
The Blood Pressure Monitor for the Blind is a Useful Invention
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Braille Mobile Phones
The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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Brail-Inspired Texting
The 'Tactile Texting' Utensil Helps the Blind Type on Their Cell Phones
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Blind Time Tellers
The Braille Wristwatch Makes Telling Time Simpler and Intuitive
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Blind Mind Games
The Braille Rubik's Cube by Konstantin Datz
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InnovativeTalking Sticks
Sungjun Cha's 'Stick Talk' Helps the Hearing & Visually Impaired
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Braille City Maps
The DROP GPS Device Encourages You to Follow Blindly
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Braille Mobile Phones
Seonkeun Park Creates a Mobile for the Visually Impaired
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Sightless Tablet Translators
The Omnifer iPad Accessory Converts Onscreen Text into Braille
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Blindness-Curing Devices
These CATRA Smartphone Eyepieces Help Those With Cataracts
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Motion Sensor Walkers
The Light Stick Helps the Blind
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Braille Tea-Brewing Thermoses
This Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser is a Barista for the Blind
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Braille-Transcribing Scanners
The Money Identifier Makes Blind Bill-Paying Descrete
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Visually Impaired Fashion
The Point Locus Jacket Uses GPS Technology to Show the Way
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Braille Band-Aid Boxes
U.S. Seeing Textured Packaging for the Visually Impaired
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Affordable Braille Displays
David Pankhurst's 'Audrey' Gives Blind People a Low-Cost Alternative
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
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Sightless Expedition Aids
The Peepo Explorer Helps Guide the Blind Through the Urban Jungle
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Braille Stovetops
R.D. Silva's Sentino Cook Top Makes Blind Cooking Safer and Easier
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Braille Education Balls
The Be-B is a Molecular-Looking Conceptual Toy to Help Teach Braille
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Handy Proxy Peepers
The 'Visually Impaired Assistant' is an At-Hand Guide for the Blind
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Morse Code Timepieces
The Vibrating Plated Watch Uses an Old Communication System to Tell Time
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Blindfolded Soccer Stars
David Beckham Sainsbury's Ad Features Visually Impaired Football Team
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GPS Walking Sticks
The Sonicane 2.0 Lets the Blind Guide Themselves
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Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
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Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
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3D Braille Maps
The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction
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Blind-Assisting Robots
Robotic Guide Dog is a Groundbreaking Creation for the Seeing Impaired
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Tactile Coffee Branding
Starbucks Braille Card for Visually Impaired Caffeine Lovers
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Haptic Smartphones
KDDI Labs Invent a Touchscreen With the Familiar Feel of Buttons
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Braille E-Books
The Perfect Gadget for Visually-Impaired Readers
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Blind-Friendly Phones
The LG Loop by Andres Parada Caters to the Visually Impaired
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Braille Measuring Devices
The Tikk-Tekk Rainbow is Designed for the Blind
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Braille-Converting Gadgets
The Readot Device Deepens Tech Experience for the Visually Impaired
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Mugs for the Sightless
The Braun Bell Makes Beverage Pouring Easier for the Blind
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Blind-Friendly Shopping Aids
The Braille Credit Card is for Sightless Shopaholics
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Blind-Aiding Radar
New Radar Systems for the Blind Could Help Them to 'See'
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Fingertip Reading Scanners
The Haptic Braille Reads Text for the Visually Impaired
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Sightless Adhesive Aids
Braille Tape Helps the Blind Organize Easier
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Tactile Teaching Pencils
Feelor Touch the Color Pencils Help Blind Children Learn Different Hues
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Hi-Tech White Canes
Xun Ye's Origin GPS Helps the Visually Impaired Get to Their Destination
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Gigantic Gadgets for the Visually Impaired
Oversized Keyboard
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Dotted Multi-Socket Labels
The Braille Electric Plug Tags by Shuwen Chen Simplify Identification
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Altruistic Eye Surgeries
Aurolab is Eliminating Needless Blindness via Affordable Cataract Surgery
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Visual Barcode Scanners
See Assistive Techology Makes it Easier for the Blind to Shop
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Clever Tactile Notations
The 'Braille Stapler' is a User-Friendly Gadget for the Blind
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Sight-Aiding Electronics
The Mobile Global Eye is a Vision of Innovation
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Sightless Literary Devices
The Braille App Brings Touchscreen Technology to the Visually Impaired
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Pop-Up Buttons for Gadgets
CMU Students Develop Dynamic Buttons for Sleek Displays
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Visually Impaired Glassware
The Transensing Project Emphasizes Touch and Sound
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Braille Label Makers
The Braille Punch Sticker Easily Creates Labels for the Visually Impaired
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Braille Measuring Jugs
Virgile Thevoz Designs a Liquid Measuring Tool for the Blind
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Visuals for the Blind
Brain Port Becomes Commercially Available Soon
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Blind-Aiding Sneakers
Le Chal Aims to Help the Visually Impaired in a Ground-Breaking Way
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Cabs for the Blind
The Eric Leong IRIS Concept Cab Transports People Via Text Messaging
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Voice-Response Phones
The Soft Pet Features Call-and-Respond Capability to Help Visually Impaired
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Eye Disease Simulation Apps
VisionSim Shows the World Through Impared Eyes
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Laser-Wielding Wheelchairs
Lulea University's Laser Wheelchair Scans to Improve Sight
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Blind Poetry
Australian Designers Create Braille Jewellery Line
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Vision-Enabling Gear
Guide Vest Helps the Visually Impaired
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Blind Touchscreen Gadgets
Thimble Finger Glove Brings Visually Impaired into Tech Age
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Empowering Walking Sticks
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Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Assistive Fragrance Devices
L'Oréal My Aura Empowers People with Upper Limb & Visual Disabilities
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Blind Artisian-Made Eyewear Designs
Soul Optic is a Truly Innovative and Empowering Concept
Accessibility-Focused Product Enhancements
LG's ComfortKit 1.0 Introduces a Thoughtful Solution
Personal AI Wearables
WhereAble AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Speech-Converting AI Wearables
Bling by Braindeck is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
AI-Powered Smart Canes
WeWALK Promises to Enhance Accessibility with the Smart Cane 2
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
AI-Powered Allergy Assistants
Food Scan Genius Scans Barcodes for Allergy Information
Interactive AAC Learning Devices
Monica Bhyrappa and Fan Fang Design the Logitech EDU Device
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Assistive Beauty Systems
L'Oréal SYNC Makes Applying Makeup More Enjoyable & Accessible
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
AI-Powered ASL Sites
Signs x NVIDIA Uses Artificial Intelligence to Teach American Sign Language
App-Powered Assistive Museum Experiences
The Art Museum of South Texas Partners with ReBokeh
Visualized Audio AR Glasses
The XRAI Glass Enables the Wearer to See Conversations in Real Life
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
AI Image Comprehension Tools
Image Describer Improves the Accessibility of Visual Content
Text-Deciphering Tools
Picture Translate Helps Decipher Text From Images For Travelers or Students
Accessibility-Focused Stickers
GE's 'Access Kit' Makes Household Appliances More Accessible
Advanced Text-to-Speech Technology
ReadSpeaker Stands Out as a Leader in Enhancing Accessibility
Accessible Packaging Solutions
all® Introduces NaviLens Technology for Vision-Impaired Consumers
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances
LG Electronics Expands Its LG Comfort Kit
Proactive AI Glasses Assistants
Halliday Previews New Glasses with a Screen and AI Assistant
Portable AI Telescopes
The VIZTA Smart and Portable Telescope Integrates ChatGPT
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
AI-Powered TV Cookbooks
Samsung Food Enhances Culinary Possibilities Directly Through Your TV
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Low-Vision Shopping Partnerships
Walmart and Aira Partnered to Support Blind Shoppers
Visual Impairment Support Headsets
The Conceptual 'Vision' Bone Conduction Headset is Assistive
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Anti-Myopia Reading Stands
The BEAVERLAB Farseer E1 Offers Eye Protection When Reading
Visual Eyewear Visor Concepts
Mauli Rai Designs the Vision Aid Smart Visor Concept
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Comprehensive Dietary Restriction Apps
Fig: Food Scanner & Discovery Features Over 2000 Options
Braille Advent Calendars
Purdys Chocolatier Launched an Accessible Advent Calendar
Engaging Braille Education Devices
The Braille Learning Device is Based on the Six-Dot Arrangement
Customizable Touchscreen Display Keyboards
The DS Pixel Keyboard Also Works as a Display
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Smartphone-Mounted Translation Devices
The VocaEase AI Translation Ring Works with 138 Languages
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Inclusive One-Handed Gamer Keyboards
This One-Handed Keyboard Concept is Accessible
Motion Sickness Smartphone Features
Apple Vehicle Motion Cues Will Arrive in iOS 18
Hopeful Technology Exhibits
Dialoghaus Hamburg Hosts Time Shift - Journey into Tomorrow
Inclusive Mental Health Campaigns
Samsung and SOS Voz Amiga Partner for 'Saved in Translation'
Accessibility-Centric AI Home Assistants
Visualfy Empowers Individuals with Hearing Loss
Inclusive Braille Toy Cars
Mattel Introduces a New Hot Wheels Braille Car
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Accessibility-Focused Flight Maps
Delta Aims to Enhance the In-Flight Experience for Passengers
AI Speech Therapy Apps
Samsung Impulse for the Galaxy Watch Assists Users with Speech Disorders
AI-Enhanced Hearing Accessibility Tools
Audus Technologies Introduces the Knisper Hearing Aids
Empowering AI Voice Tools
Lenovo's AI Lullaby Helps People with ALS Communicate Effectively
Senior-Targeted Digital Journals
This Dual-Screen Journal Concept Helps Elderly Users
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Braille-Equipped Haircare Bottles
Wilde Unveils the New Blonde Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner Line
Accessible Airline Safety Manuals
Akasa Air Debuts Braille Safety Manuals and Menu Cards
Accessible Tourism-Focused Initiatives
Accessible Japan Celebrates a Decade of Fostering Inclusion
One-Handed Accessibility Controllers
Xbox Unveils a New One-Handed Controller for Disabled Persons
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Affordable Hearing Aid Lines
Hearia Has Emerged as a Disruptive Force in the Audiology Market
Inclusive Premium Haircare
Sisterwould Bottles Include Braille and Tactile Product Differentiators
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Enhanced Screen Reader Controls
Google Meet Focuses on How Screen Readers Handle Emoji Reactions
Smart Sensory Experience Technologies
AAC Technologies Tackles Visual, Audio, and Haptic Aspects
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Virtual Direction Guides
Online Compass Lets You Navigate Digitally from a Browser
Setting-Describing Wearable Cameras
The 'Seekr' Offers AI Support for the Visually Impaired
Accessible AI Chatbot Features
OpenAI's ChatGPT Has Introduced a New Accessibility Feature
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
AI-Powered Caption Features
Google Introduces Expressive Captions on Android to Enhance Access
Bilingual Audiobook Apps
The Bilingual Book Company Has Introduced a New Mobile App
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Digital Accessibility Job Finders
Accessibility Cafe Helps Users Apply for Specialized Jobs
Indoor Navigation Systems
The International Paralympic Committee Emphasizes Accessibility
Inclusive Broadcast Audio Tools
Google & Samsung Enhance Accessible Audio Streaming with Auracast
Voice Transcription Tools
Voice-To-Text Converts Spoken Words for Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals
AI-Powered Journaling Apps
'DiaryAI' Transforms a User's Voice into Text Entries
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
Appealing Text-To-Visual Tools
Word Glow Converts Text into Stunning Visuals for Social Media
Accessibility-Focused Airline Partnerships
Air Serbia Partners with Union of the Blind of Serbia
Accessibile Zoo Experiences
Tallinn Zoo Has Launched a Pilot Project Using the NaviLens App
Voice-Enabled Digital Paper Tools
Marvin Quickens the Process of Interacting with Complex Papers
Inclusivity-Fostering Image Banks
Disneyland Paris Has Introduced an Innovative Image Bank
Accessibility-Centered Ads
Apple's Holiday Ad Highlights Accessibility with AirPods Pro 2
Sensory Museum Tours
The Dock Museum in Barrow Aims to Increase Accessibility for Blind Visitors
Optimized Reading Journeys
Books Calculator Estimates Reading Potential and Suggests Books
Inclusivity-Focused Housing Standards
The Daniels Corporation Debuts an Accessibility Resource
Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products
Lg Debuts a Suite of Accessibility-Focused Products
Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel is Adding Colorblind Identification Symbols
Hard-of-Hearing TV Updates
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series Now Has the Dual Audio Feature
Accessible Braille-Equipped Ales
West Side Brewings Reintroduces the Braille Ale Raspberry Gose
Sign Language Railway Apps
Govia Thameslink Railway Launches the SignLive App
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Upgraded Accessible Airport Services
Halifax Stanfield Debtuts Three New Accessibility Services
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Inclusive Tactile Cutlery Concepts
The Tactil Concept is a Cutlery Set for the Visually Impaired
Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools
The McGonagle Reader Assists Consumers with Visual Impairments
AR-Enabled Illumination Apps
The Philips Hue App Now Uses LiDAR to Provide an AR Preview
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Accessible Restroom Enhancements
Good2Go and RightHear Introduce a Restroom Security Partnership
Emergency Distress Signals
SOS Light App Provides a Simple Morse-Code Distress Signal Tool
Inclusive Assistance-First Airline Ads
Virgin Atlantic Debuts a Video Ad in British Sign Language
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Visual Timing Devices
The Time Timer® Helps Individuals Seeking to Manage Time Effectively
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Accessibility-Focused Video Series
Surrey Schools Aims to Foster Understanding
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Minimal Braille Learning Devices
SAQ Design Introduces a Look at the SMARTIO EDU Device
Inclusive Rice Snack Packaging
Rice Krispies Unveils its Braille Packaging and Writable Wrapper
Pharmacy Location Tools
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is Proud to Introduce Its New Online Tool
Eye Strain-Reducing Plug-Ins
Blinko Can Improve Eye Troubles with Just a Few Minutes Every Day
Inclusivity-Focused Consulting Firms
HandiAcc Works on the Local Level to Improve Accessibility
Accessible Service Provider Apps
Giga Introduces New Accessibility Features to Its App
AI-Powered Reading Companions
Outtloud Converts Documents to Audio to Absorb Information Quicker
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Assistive Voice Technologies
Whispp Converts Whispered Speech into a Natural Voice in Real-Time
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Accessible Christmas Initiatives
The Santa Reads Braille Initiative Ensures Inclusivity
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities