In the US, 70% of blind or visually-impaired people are unemployed - that’s 2.6 million people aged 21-64. That’s a big number, especially considering there is technology available that means this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to the Optometrists Network, one in six adults older than 45 years and one in four older than 75 has ...

Assistive technologies have emerged as a crucial avenue for enhancing the navigation and mobility of visually impaired users. Over recent years, innovations combining computer vision, haptic feedback, ...

PARIS – Esight Corp. is starting distribution of its newest low-vision assistive technology in France, Germany and the U.K. The latest version of the technology, the Esight 4, was designed to be more ...

Inspired by bats’ use of echolocation, researchers have developed smart glasses that transform visual information into unique sound representations that enhance the ability of blind and ...

To help simplify the process of navigating indoor and outdoor spaces in Tampa, Fla., the city is looking to assistive technology to make local government more accessible. The partnership between the ...

Edgbaston Stadium has completed a trial of GiveVision’s assistive technology, giving visually impaired cricket fans a new way to watch and experience live sport. On August 8th, during The Hundred’s ...

Diane Poirier’s classroom looks different from last year. Plexiglass shields separate her from her students—who all sit 6 feet apart. On her desk sits a box of masks, four boxes of gloves, and a ...

NEW BEDFORD — Stella Lopes became legally blind 17 years ago after being diagnosed with glaucoma. "I never go anywhere without my cane," she said, adding she avoids crossing busy streets during her ...