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How Technology is Helping the Visually Impaired Find Employment | Chicago News
For most Chicagoans, the city’s street grid is an everyday convenience. But for Jose Martinez, who was born blind, it’s a critical part of maintaining his autonomy. “Chicago is what made me the person I am. This city is what made me independent,” Martinez says. “It’s very accessible here. The streets are organized in such …
New technology helps the visually impaired
Life changing: New technology helps the visually impaired A Chicago woman who is blind got the trip of a lifetime to meet international soccer superstar Lionel Messi. But the story doesn’t end there. She was selected to test out some revolutionary technology that helps her see the world in a whole new way. CHICAGO – …
Technology student designs ‘robotic guide dog’ to help the visually impaired
A student at Loughborough University has designed a “robotic guide dog” that will help support visually impaired people who are unable to house a real animal. The product, designed by Anthony Camu, replicates the functions of a guide dog as well as programming quick and safe routes to destinations using real-time data. Mr Camu, a …
Researchers Develop New Technology That Conveys Memes To The Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed a method that can be used to make memes accessible to people with visual impairments. The method can automatically identify and with the help of assistive technology, convey memes through speech. The internet is for everyone! Be it Twitter, Instagram or YouTube anyone can access the content on social media. Even people …
From voice output to new apps, technology helps blind, visually impaired find independence | News
“Hey Siri, send a message to Karae. Hi comma new line, I received your message last night comma and am looking forward to seeing you at the horse show today period new line see you there comma John.” Instead of typing on his phone’s keyboard, John Glass speaks out every word to send a …
Palmetto company providing free prescription medication-reading technology for visually impaired
PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) – A Palmetto-based company is providing the visually impaired community with free technology to make everyday life a little easier. En-Vision America created “ScripTalk,” a prescription medication-reading technology. “It’s very user-friendly, as it only has three buttons on the top for operations and the on/off button is a wheel that’s at the …
