Hello Haptic Lets Blind Children Learn About the Outdoors
Rachel — August 7, 2009 — Life-Stages
References: rheajeong & treehugger
Hello Haptic has created flash cards for blind children that teach them about the world.
From the zoo to the beach to the forest, the collection of flash cards teaches blind children the textures they may encounter and what they are. The Hello Haptic flash card collection also teaches smell, letting children familiarize themselves with the scent of wood and pavement (among others). A great flash card collection to stimulate blind children's senses!
Implications - Corporations are making products for the visually impaired because they encompass a large portion of the market, but often cannot utilize items that are created for the visually abled. Corporations may consider fashioning their wares for the visually impaired in order to garner a larger portion of the consumer market.
From the zoo to the beach to the forest, the collection of flash cards teaches blind children the textures they may encounter and what they are. The Hello Haptic flash card collection also teaches smell, letting children familiarize themselves with the scent of wood and pavement (among others). A great flash card collection to stimulate blind children's senses!
Implications - Corporations are making products for the visually impaired because they encompass a large portion of the market, but often cannot utilize items that are created for the visually abled. Corporations may consider fashioning their wares for the visually impaired in order to garner a larger portion of the consumer market.
Trend Themes
1. Products for Visually Impaired - Opportunity for corporations to create innovative products catering to the visually impaired market.
2. Sensory Learning Tools - Development of tactile and sensory learning tools for blind children to enhance their educational experience.
3. Inclusive Design - Increasing focus on inclusive design to ensure accessibility and usability for people with visual impairments.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Education industry can explore the integration of tactile learning tools for blind students to enhance their learning experience.
2. Consumer Goods - Consumer goods industry can develop products specifically designed for visually impaired individuals, catering to their unique needs.
3. Assistive Technology - Assistive technology industry can innovate and provide haptic solutions to enable equal participation for visually impaired individuals.
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