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Tag: Visually Impaired
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Via reuters.com
Amsterdam’s Utrecht Central Museum Hosts “The Blind Spot” Exhibit for Visually Impaired People
Within their current exhibit, The Blind Spot, Amsterdam’s Utrecht Central Museum recreates well-known paintings with additional dimensions and sensory triggers. This is so visually impaired guests can better access and enjoy the …
Bradley Classic Watch
$285.00
Available in dozens of colors and combinations, Eone’s watches can be used by everyone—including the blind and vision impaired. Employing a clever set of magnetized ball bearings and raised number markers, the …
Via designboom.com
Google Maps Adds Vocal Guidance for Visually Impaired Users
Now available on Google Maps iOS and Android apps (one day after World Sight Day), a more detailed voice feature will update and guide visually impaired people more effectively. To turn on …
Via psfk.com
Mapping Every Street Light with SeeLight
Only 10% of traffic lights are currently accompanied by either audio cues or tactile paving, making it difficult for blind pedestrians to navigate busy intersections. Hoping to change that, a new app …