These LEGO bricks are designed to teach kids Braille
LEGO blocks have a timeless appeal. With their ability to form complex structures that only the mind can think of, the blocks help teach children…
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The Braille-book brings computing one step closer to inclusiveness
The minute I say the words All-In-One PC, what do you think of? A screen, right? An iMac-esque display that houses a CPU within it,…
A Suitcase for The Visually Impaired
Visual impairment shouldn’t limit the individual’s ability to travel and experience new and exciting places, however, navigating unfamiliar environments can bring a set of significant…
Braille-iant!
Earlier this year we saw a test video with the possibility of touchscreens becoming more tactile. The screen had the ability to rise and form…
Experience Color Through Touch
As you can imagine, the concept of understanding color can be incredibly challenging for visually impaired individuals. The Reveal project aims to bring a tactile…
Braille Rail for the Visually Impaired
This thoughtful design addresses the independence sought by visually impaired persons who prefer or have to get around spaces with out assistance from others. The…
Play Chess With Your Eyes Closed
Impossible? Think again.- This thoughtful design extends the strategic game of chess to users with visual impairments that would otherwise be unable to enjoy the…
Enhancements for the Visually Impaired
The Sentire walking cane is the result of a study into visually impaired users’ preference between various tools for mobility including the standard cane and…
A Little Improvement Goes a Long Way
Vapen is a simple, yet ingenious improvement on the guide dog harness that incorporates a ball joint socket into the handle of the harness, providing…
Breaking Boundaries for the Blind
As someone who’s had a string of eye problems since childhood, I feel incredibly lucky to have my sight and have truly come to appreciate…
It’s Time for a Braille Smartphone
Voim (seeing in Korean) is a smartphone concept for the blind that includes functions to make communication easier. It features route navigation, word recognition and…
Visually Impaired with Fine Hands
A new dimension of sightless awareness equipment. This is the “VIA” Visually Impaired Assistant, a pair of hand-centric devices to make the day of a…