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Teenage Whiz Kid Invents an AI System to Diagnose Her Grandfather's Eye Disease
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Website Accessibility Lawsuits under ADA are on the Rise
Read more about the benefits of adding avocado to your diet.
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Avocado: Are you missing out on this amazing fruit?
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Don’t think of him as blind – ‘Big Dog’ is a cowboy
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Don’t think of him as blind – ‘Big Dog’ is a cowboy
Here are 23 quotes from people with blindness or other visual impairment. They will ring true to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or with a loved with visual impairment. And they are a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mistakes society makes when talking about visual impairment.
What’s the most shocking remark you’ve heard spoken to someone living with a disability? What was your response? Let’s discuss in the comments section.
23 Truths Visually Impaired People Want You To Know
Here are 23 quotes from people with blindness or other visual impairment. They will ring true to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or with a loved with visual impairment. And they are a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mistakes society makes when talking about visual impairment.
What’s the most shocking remark you’ve heard spoken to someone living with a disability? What was your response? Let’s discuss in the comments section.
23 Truths Visually Impaired People Want You To Know
Learn more about the science behind these implants
Could fractal implants be a viable treatment for age related macular degeneration in the future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Simulations say bio-inspired retinal implants should work
By the time this World War II veteran reached his early 90s, he had mastered the program. Around the same time, he found out he was losing most of his eyesight due to wet macular degeneration. This disease could not suppress Hal's strong creative spirit though. He pressed forward using his computer skills to create paintings that were later sold around the world.
Read more about Grandpa Hal Lasko plus watch the video, made by his grandson and featured in a Super Bowl commercial
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Long Live Microsoft Paint! It Helped My Blind Grandpa Keep Making Art
Visual Access is an app that connects a visually impaired person to a “Visual Agent”. The Visual Agent can help identify surroundings and objects to complete tasks and remain as independent as possible
Be My Eyes is an app that connects visually impaired and the blind to sighted individuals who can assist in various tasks. The sighted individual will describe things that the user points out to the camera.
The VizWiz app allows the user to take a picture and record questions to send it to someone who will provide assistance. The app works with Web Worker, IQ Engine, email or Twitter.
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“With 100,000s of accessible books instantly available and the readers’ preferred daily newspapers delivered direct to their TV, GuideReader offers a rich but instantly familiar experience.”
Read more about this device in this article.
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Dolphin Computer Access Introduces GuideReader Accessible Book Reader
Actiview is a prototype mobile app designed for those who are blind and visually impaired. Cars 3 will be supported by Actiview by providing strengthened audio and audio description.
The app also has voiceover to describe what is happening on screen. It’s available on the Apple Store for free and doesn’t require assistive technology from the movie theater which may make attending a movie more straightforward.
Learn more about this new app in this article.
Have you tried an app similar to Actiview? What did you think? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
New Movie Tech for the Blind and Deaf, Actiview, Launches with Disney’s Cars 3
Actiview is a prototype mobile app designed for those who are blind and visually impaired. Cars 3 will be supported by Actiview by providing strengthened audio and audio description.
The app also has voiceover to describe what is happening on screen. It’s available on the Apple Store for free and doesn’t require assistive technology from the movie theater which may make attending a movie more straightforward.
Learn more about this new app in this article.
Have you tried an app similar to Actiview? What did you think? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
New Movie Tech for the Blind and Deaf, Actiview, Launches with Disney’s Cars 3
This isn’t basic tech and seems as though there might be a learning curve, but for some who are looking for ways to become more physically active, it might offer some interesting possibilities.
Read more about the runner, the tech and the science behind it in this article.
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Blind runners are finding their own way thanks to new sonic tech
This isn’t basic tech and seems as though there might be a learning curve, but for some who are looking for ways to become more physically active, it might offer some interesting possibilities.
Read more about the runner, the tech and the science behind it in this article.
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Blind runners are finding their own way thanks to new sonic tech
A host of meetings and a whole lot of work ensued before they developed their new educational aid for kids.
Their idea is now a tangible product and you can learn more in this link.
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Croatian startup developing educational aids for visually impaired children
The podcasts can be entertaining, enlightening and educational, all at the same time.
In this episode, an architect who had brain surgery and woke up blind talks about continuing his work and how he has made that possible.
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Episode #028: Being a blind architect, Rock climbing with Red, Amber Trust
He currently has an exhibit, entitled Myopia on display in Denver “Walking into Myopia is a bit like entering a parallel world full of comical characters, fanciful creatures and anomalies of nature.” It’s an exhibit that shares his personal life and his visual impairment with all those who visit.
Read more about Mark’s work and his view of the world in this article.
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In the interview, he discusses Marrakesh as well as a few of the other places he can’t wait to go.
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What it’s like to travel the world when you’re blind
In the interview, he discusses Marrakesh as well as a few of the other places he can’t wait to go.
Share your travel experiences in the comment section below.
What it’s like to travel the world when you’re blind
Echolocation is the same skill that bats use to navigate without running into objects during flight. The study shows that humans who learn the skill early on have great success with it.
Read more about the potential of echolocation for humans in this article.
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Exploring the potential of human echolocation
Echolocation is the same skill that bats use to navigate without running into objects during flight. The study shows that humans who learn the skill early on have great success with it.
Read more about the potential of echolocation for humans in this article.
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Exploring the potential of human echolocation
But that’s old news now.
What isn’t old news is how this recent ruling is going to affect other retailers with online shopping opportunities. Will companies of all sizes have to develop accessible websites and what impact will it have on the visually impaired community?
Read more about the case and what happens now in this article.
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Winn-Dixie case may compel retailers to make their websites ADA compliant
But that’s old news now.
What isn’t old news is how this recent ruling is going to affect other retailers with online shopping opportunities. Will companies of all sizes have to develop accessible websites and what impact will it have on the visually impaired community?
Read more about the case and what happens now in this article.
Do you do a lot of online shopping? Share your favorite accessible websites in the comment section.
Winn-Dixie case may compel retailers to make their websites ADA compliant
A theater in Canada recently took a request from a visually impaired person to heart and created a special performance using a narrator to help those with limited or no vision understand what was happening on the stage. They also kept the lights over the audience on dimly and allowed those who needed to, to enter and exit when needed.
Read more about what they created and why it matters in this article.
Have you attended a similar performance? Share your story in the comment section.
Part of your world: Globe Theatre offers 'accessible' performance of The Little Mermaid
A theater in Canada recently took a request from a visually impaired person to heart and created a special performance using a narrator to help those with limited or no vision understand what was happening on the stage. They also kept the lights over the audience on dimly and allowed those who needed to, to enter and exit when needed.
Read more about what they created and why it matters in this article.
Have you attended a similar performance? Share your story in the comment section.
Part of your world: Globe Theatre offers 'accessible' performance of The Little Mermaid
The organization was able to implement the project to provide steady, interesting, hands on employment to people who may otherwise have had trouble finding work.
It says a lot about the designer to be willing to give it a shot, but also goes to show that with the proper training and equipment, visually impaired people can do just about anything.
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These Gorgeous Designer Gowns are Made By Blind Dressmakers
After trying, unsuccessfully, to access the company’s online site, the plaintiff decided to file suit to bring attention to the problem of inaccessible websites. The lawsuit doesn’t request damages, only that the website be changed.
Read more about the issue in this article.
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A blind customer couldn’t use Winn-Dixie’s website. He sued. Changes are coming
Jeffrey Lastrapes started playing cello at 12-years-old and hasn't stopped since. He was born visually impaired and learned early on that his vision impeded his sporting abilities. But his musical talents weren’t hindered by his sight.
Watch the video and hear Jeffrey discuss the path he took to get to the successful musician he is today.
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Strings Chair Finds Success With Cello Despite Visual Impairment
Jeffrey Lastrapes started playing cello at 12-years-old and hasn't stopped since. He was born visually impaired and learned early on that his vision impeded his sporting abilities. But his musical talents weren’t hindered by his sight.
Watch the video and hear Jeffrey discuss the path he took to get to the successful musician he is today.
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Strings Chair Finds Success With Cello Despite Visual Impairment
From the sounds that most of us don’t take much notice of, Bryce can tell what’s happening in the game. In between the play by play, Bryce announces statistics and insights into the game being played.
Learn more about Bryce’s talents and how he hopes to use them in a full time position in this article.
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Blind baseball announcer aspires to bring sports to fans with disabilities
A recent study addresses the lack of detectable changes that cause these visual impairments and led researchers to the identification of early indicators of retinal injury and inflammation that may indicate future risk of visual impairment in people living with traumatic brain injury.
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A recent study addresses the lack of detectable changes that cause these visual impairments and led researchers to the identification of early indicators of retinal injury and inflammation that may indicate future risk of visual impairment in people living with traumatic brain injury.
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This article features more information on the new camera and includes a large variety of pictures of the device.
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Photography you can feel
This article features more information on the new camera and includes a large variety of pictures of the device.
If you are experiencing vision loss, we have assistive technology that you may find useful. Visit our online store for more information.
Photography you can feel
Read Read is getting good reviews from teachers around the country. Visit this article to learn more.
Have you tried the Read Read device? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
This Braille learning tool could be a game changer for the blind community
Read more about his early years, how he got started in music and how he supports himself in the arts.
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Cello professor Lastrapes overcomes visual impairment
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Cello professor Lastrapes overcomes visual impairment
Erik Weihenmayer is the only blind person to have climbed Mt. Everest. He did it with the help of a guide – and this device.
Read more about the unique assistive technology that is available and learn how Erik climbed Everest in this article.
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Seeing With Your Tongue
The lawsuit was filed in Federal Court against the Law School Admissions Council stating that the entrance exam isn’t accessible to the visually impaired.
The student who filed the lawsuit states, "I don't want any special treatment. I just want the opportunity to compete equally with everyone else. I really don't think my ability to draw pictures will have any impact on my performance in law school, or in the practice of law."
Read more about the lawsuit in this news release.
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Blind Michigan Student Files Suit in Federal Court to Give Sightless Equal Chance At Becoming Lawyers
The lawsuit was filed in Federal Court against the Law School Admissions Council stating that the entrance exam isn’t accessible to the visually impaired.
The student who filed the lawsuit states, "I don't want any special treatment. I just want the opportunity to compete equally with everyone else. I really don't think my ability to draw pictures will have any impact on my performance in law school, or in the practice of law."
Read more about the lawsuit in this news release.
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Blind Michigan Student Files Suit in Federal Court to Give Sightless Equal Chance At Becoming Lawyers
Their business was already doing well, but the Ellen show has brought positive attention and added sales to their growing business.
They were recently featured a second time on the Ellen show to catch up on how they’ve been doing since their initial visit. Read more in this article.
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Life After Ellen: ‘Two Blind Brothers’ Manage Growth, Share What’s Next
Their business was already doing well, but the Ellen show has brought positive attention and added sales to their growing business.
They were recently featured a second time on the Ellen show to catch up on how they’ve been doing since their initial visit. Read more in this article.
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Life After Ellen: ‘Two Blind Brothers’ Manage Growth, Share What’s Next
The camp uses the same formula as it does for all sighted camps, but each visually impaired student brings an educator with them to ensure that they get the most out of it. Students are also screened to ensure that the space simulators won’t aggravate their eye conditions.
Read more about the success of the camp and what the students have to say about space camp for the visually impaired in this article.
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Inside the Space Camp Designed for Blind and Visually Impaired Kids
The study highlights that many children will be able to have low cost intervention to enable them to keep the sight they have or correct the problems that are causing visual impairment.
Read more about the study in this Press Release.
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Preschool children face increasing vision problems over coming decades according to USC Roski Eye Institute research article in JAMA Ophthalmology
She worked hard to complete her education including the completion of her PhD using sound to analyze astrophysical data. She continues to work to make science accessible to those with various disabilities refusing to allow her visual impairment to keep her from the field of science that she loves.
Read more about Wanda in this article.
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Scientist studies without sight
After spending a year learning skills to live independently as a blind person, Neil was inspired to enter the massage therapy field because of a massage he had had the night before his surgery. Though he had to work hard to convince a school to accept him and work equally hard to complete the program, he now runs his own massage therapy business.
Read more about Neil in this article.
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Manadnock Profile: Taylor lives his life with his hands
After spending a year learning skills to live independently as a blind person, Neil was inspired to enter the massage therapy field because of a massage he had had the night before his surgery. Though he had to work hard to convince a school to accept him and work equally hard to complete the program, he now runs his own massage therapy business.
Read more about Neil in this article.
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Manadnock Profile: Taylor lives his life with his hands
The glasses make sight possible for people with certain types of visual impairments, and for this fan, the glasses enabled him to finally see the ball enter the basket.
To watch a video of the fan and his eSight glasses or to read more about it, visit this link.
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Utah Jazz Gives A Blind 7-Year-Old Fan Hi-Tech Glasses, Allowing Him To See For The First Time
The group was originally asked to help with a much smaller project, but during the implementation of that work, they realized the possibilities that could be opened with 3D printing capabilities.
The chess set developed from this realization.
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3D Printed Chess Set Helps Visually Impaired Children in Argentina Learn the Game