53 Innovations for the Blind
From Blind Time Tellers to Tactile Teaching Pens:
Meghan Young — Jan 26, 2010 — Art & Design
There are some things that can’t be cured, yet with our advancing technology, it’s not surprising that there have been quite a few inventions to make life easier. I’ve compiled a cluster devoted to innovations for the blind. This is just one of many disabilities that scientists and technicians have tried to help through technology. See what they have come up with.
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Braille Tattoos
Body Modifications for the Blind Make Sight and Touch Statements
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Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind
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Toys for the Blind
Textured Rubik's Cube for the Blind
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Playboy in Braille
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$10 Hand-Held Braille Writer
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Braille Wine Bottle
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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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Avatars For The Blind
Irish IBM Students Brighten Second Life
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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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Tattoos for the Blind
Braille Ink Offers Another Dimension of Body Design
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
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Text-to-Voice Wands
'Voice Stick' Facilitates the Blind, the Elderly and the Lazy
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Braille Wallpaper
Textile Wall Coverings by Ilias Fotopoulos Tell a Story
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Braille Graffiti
Art For The Blind
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Controverisal Fashion for the Blind
Braille Tees
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Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
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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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Braille Watches
‘Feel the Time' Lets You Tell Time by Touch
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Braille Campaign
McCann Erickson "Dots" Ad
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Sight-Free Brain Teasers
Rubik's Cubes Are Made for the Blind (UPDATE)
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Painting for the Blind
‘Touch Colour' Uses Heat Identifiers to Pick Hues & Create Art
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Architecture
Love is Blind by Jessica Lertvilai of Vest Collective
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Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
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Blind Time Tellers
The Braille Wristwatch Makes Telling Time Simpler and Intuitive
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Braille Mobile Phones
Seonkeun Park Creates a Mobile for the Visually Impaired
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Multifunctional Translators
SVLT Helps the Blind and Deaf Communicate
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Braille Band-Aid Boxes
U.S. Seeing Textured Packaging for the Visually Impaired
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
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Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
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Guide Dog GPS
Peepo Device is a Safe Way to Expand Travel for the Blind
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Braille E-Books
The Perfect Gadget for Visually-Impaired Readers
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Braille Measuring Devices
The Tikk-Tekk Rainbow is Designed for the Blind
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Mugs for the Sightless
The Braun Bell Makes Beverage Pouring Easier for the Blind
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Textured Flash Cards
Hello Haptic Lets Blind Children Learn About the Outdoors
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Braille PIN Cards
Visual Assistance Cards for the Blind
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Tactile Teaching Pencils
Feelor Touch the Color Pencils Help Blind Children Learn Different Hues
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Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
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Labelmakers for the Blind
The 6dot Braille Labeler Makes Finding Things Simple Sans Sight
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Embossed Labels
The Braille Printer Helps Visually Challenged Identify Items
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Sightless Drivers
Virginia Tech Students Fix Up a Buggy to be Operated by the Blind
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Blind Pilots
Man Flies From London to Sydney Proving the Blind Can Have Fun Too
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DIY Braille
AccuBraille Adds Dots Everywhere
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Visuals for the Blind
Brain Port Becomes Commercially Available Soon
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Braille Book Readers
The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire
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Humans as Bats
CASBliP Aids the Blind By Using a Sound Map
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Blind Poetry
Australian Designers Create Braille Jewellery Line
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Braille Textured Home Decor
The Love Is Blind Vase
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Assistive Fragrance Devices
L'Oréal My Aura Empowers People with Upper Limb & Visual Disabilities
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights
The Busy Tag Lets Users Express Themselves
Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
The 'Rezonance' Hearing Aid Concept Prioritizes Comfort
Blind Artisian-Made Eyewear Designs
Soul Optic is a Truly Innovative and Empowering Concept
Speech-Converting AI Wearables
Bling by Braindeck is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens
The XNote is a ChatGPT-Enhanced Pen for Digital Drawings
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
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
Interactive AAC Learning Devices
Monica Bhyrappa and Fan Fang Design the Logitech EDU Device
App-Powered Assistive Museum Experiences
The Art Museum of South Texas Partners with ReBokeh
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
Focus-Forward Timers
The METI Device Concept Aims to Stop Doomscrolling
AI-Powered ASL Sites
Signs x NVIDIA Uses Artificial Intelligence to Teach American Sign Language
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
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Hand Tremor-Assisting Intelligent Gloves
Steadiwear Debuts the Third-Generation Steadi-3 Glove
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Accessibility-Focused Stickers
GE's 'Access Kit' Makes Household Appliances More Accessible
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Accessible Packaging Solutions
all® Introduces NaviLens Technology for Vision-Impaired Consumers
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances
LG Electronics Expands Its LG Comfort Kit
Educational AI-Powered Devices
Think Academy Introduced its 'Thinkpal AI Tablet' at CES 2025
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Paired Wound Patches
MedicosBiotech Won a CES 2025 Innovation Award in Digital Health
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Adaptable Outdoor Clothing Initiatives
Berghaus Has Launched Its Berghaus Adapts Program
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
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
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Inclusive One-Handed Gamer Keyboards
This One-Handed Keyboard Concept is Accessible
Hopeful Technology Exhibits
Dialoghaus Hamburg Hosts Time Shift - Journey into Tomorrow
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
Athlete-Approved Revolutionary Walking Aids
Sportcane Partners with NFL legend Ed 'Too Tall' Jones
Tech-Based Senior Programs
The National Council on Aging Taps AT&T to Help Seniors with Tech
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Reactive Robotic Textile Technologies
MotorSkins SELK Technology Brings Textiles to Life
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
AI-Enhanced Hearing Accessibility Tools
Audus Technologies Introduces the Knisper Hearing Aids
Adaptive Art Tools
The Kind Mind Co.™ Emphasizes Accessibility in Art-Making
Empowering AI Voice Tools
Lenovo's AI Lullaby Helps People with ALS Communicate Effectively
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts
Onurhan Demir Develops the TED-I Concept Using AI
Braille-Equipped Haircare Bottles
Wilde Unveils the New Blonde Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner Line
Enhanced Screen Reader Controls
Google Meet Focuses on How Screen Readers Handle Emoji Reactions
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Inclusive Premium Haircare
Sisterwould Bottles Include Braille and Tactile Product Differentiators
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Smart Sensory Experience Technologies
AAC Technologies Tackles Visual, Audio, and Haptic Aspects
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
AI-Powered Hearing Tools
Sonova's Sphere Infinio Uses Artificial Intelligence for its Hearing Aid
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
AI-Powered Digital Document Accessibility
Adobe Implements Artificial Intelligence for Inclusivity
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Digital Accessibility Job Finders
Accessibility Cafe Helps Users Apply for Specialized Jobs
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens
CurvaPen Inc. Recently Debuted the CurvaPen Handwriting Tool
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Travel Accessibility Toolkits
Global Business Travel Association Foundation Debuts a New Toolkit
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Senior Living Tech Accelerators
Rose Villa Senior Living & The Malden Collective Launch LiveWell™
AI-Powered Writing Tools
myStylus Seeks to Boost Academic and Professional Writing
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
Inclusive Design Business Initiatives
Microsoft’s #BuildFor2030 Initiative Emphasizes Inclusivity
Handwriting Editing Tools
'Goodnotes' Note-Taking App Can Read Scribbles Using AI
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
Accessibility-Focused Video Series
Surrey Schools Aims to Foster Understanding
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Voice-Enabled Digital Paper Tools
Marvin Quickens the Process of Interacting with Complex Papers
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Inclusivity-Fostering Image Banks
Disneyland Paris Has Introduced an Innovative Image Bank
Upgraded Digital Writing Devices
Penstar Unveils the Precision-Driven eNote2 at CES 2025
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
Inclusivity-Focused Housing Standards
The Daniels Corporation Debuts an Accessibility Resource
AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
BLiiNK Uses AI to Detect Eye Strain, Bad Posture, and More
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel is Adding Colorblind Identification Symbols
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
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
Inclusive Tactile Cutlery Concepts
The Tactil Concept is a Cutlery Set for the Visually Impaired
Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products
Pong Design Creates Products that Fuse Mindfullness with Tech
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools
The McGonagle Reader Assists Consumers with Visual Impairments
Accessible Restroom Enhancements
Good2Go and RightHear Introduce a Restroom Security Partnership
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Visual Timing Devices
The Time Timer® Helps Individuals Seeking to Manage Time Effectively
Inclusivity-Enhancing Campaigns
Timekettle Aims to Break Down Language Barriers in Schools
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
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
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
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
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Empowering Nonprofit Organizations
NTI is Committed to Supporting the Disability Community
Accessible Christmas Initiatives
The Santa Reads Braille Initiative Ensures Inclusivity