Disability Visual Aids: Available Products and Reviews: Publications and Documents
Summary
Our Disability Visual Aids: Available Products and Reviews database includes a collection of documents, papers, and peer-reviewed publications focused on visual aids and adaptive technologies for individuals with vision disabilities. This database encompasses reviews and articles on various products designed to enhance visual function, such as magnifiers, screen readers, electronic glasses, content on innovative vision therapy tools, real-time descriptive devices, tactile educational materials, advancements in artificial retina technology, and software solutions which provide real-time audio descriptions of surroundings. The publications aim to inform users about the latest advancements, functionalities, and reviews of these assistive devices, thereby improving accessibility and independence for visually impaired individuals. Each entry provides publication dates and, where applicable, updates or revisions, offering a comprehensive resource for the latest developments in visual aid technologies.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Published Date Revised Date |
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| Prayatna Nepal Empowers Visually Impaired Women Through Mobility Training Prayatna Nepal's five-day program teaches visually impaired women white cane techniques, sensory awareness, and navigation skills for urban and rural travel. | |
| AmblyoPlay Adds Active Peripheral Stimulation Vision Therapy AmblyoPlay adds Active Peripheral Stimulation to its home-based vision therapy games for amblyopia, strabismus, and convergence insufficiency in kids and adults. | |
| WorldScribe: Real-Time Surrounding Descriptions for the Visually Impaired A world of color and texture could soon become more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision through new software called WorldScribe. | |
| Tactile Lithophane Makes Scientific Data Accessible to Students With Blindness Tactile learning device makes science accessible to students with blindness or low vision (BLV) opens possibility of transfer of scientific data or images for sighted students into functional formats for students with blindness. | |
| Blind People Recognize Faces Through Sound, Brain Study Georgetown study shows blind people can recognize simple faces turned into sound, using the left fusiform face area, the region sighted people use for faces. | |
| Campus Maps for Students with Visual Impairments SAS launches free resources to create and share non-visual digital maps to help open up the higher education experience. | |
| Acesight Electronic Glasses for Visually Impaired Acesight electronic glasses use technology that assists people with severe low vision to regain visual independence. | |
| Flexible 2D Artificial Retina Could Restore Lost Vision Breakthrough ultrathin artificial retina using 2D materials could restore sight to millions with retinal diseases while avoiding complications of rigid implants. | |
| RightHear: Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation Navigation System RightHear addresses accessibility, orientation and navigation needs of blind and visually impaired persons providing real-time voice cues through a smartphone, about precise indoor location, directing them and narrating surroundings around them. | |
| First Artificial Iris Gets FDA Approval U.S. FDA approves a prosthetic iris a surgically implanted device to treat adults and children whose iris is missing or damaged due to a congenital condition called aniridia or other damage to the eye. | |
| Make Blindness History eSight Pledges eSight unveils electronic glasses enabling legally blind people to see, launching a worldwide initiative to help over 50 million with vision loss by 2020. | |
| Genetic Treatment for Blindness May Soon Be Possible Patients who had lost their sight to an inherited retinal disease could see well enough to navigate a maze after being treated with a new gene therapy. | |
| Student Creates First Synthetic Retina For Visually Impaired Study could revolutionize bionic implant industry and development of less invasive technologies helping to treat degenerative eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa. | |
| BrailleSense Polaris - Virtual Braille Tablet for the Blind The new BrailleSense Polaris for the blind integrates a touch-sensitive Braille display with Miracast connectivity to the mainstream computer or tablet of your choice. | |
| GuideSense Device Helps Visually Impaired Sense Their Environment Wearable assistive device for the visually impaired enables them to sense their environment and move around more safely. | |
| Aira Visual Interpreter for the Blind and Visually Impaired Aira visual interpreter for visually impaired brings greater mobility, independence and self confidence to blind. | |
| Smart Cane Concept Could Assist Blind and Visually Impaired Researcher from University of Manchester has developed prototype tool that could help transform lives of the blind and visually impaired. | |
| Wearable Artificial Vision Device May Help Legally Blind to Read Artificial vision device may help people who are legally blind read, recognize faces, and accomplish everyday tasks with greater ease than traditional assistive reading devices. | |
| Pennsylvania Libraries Expand Accessible Reading Opportunities Pennsylvania Libraries partner with Benetech/Bookshare to expand accessible reading opportunities for patrons with print disabilities. | |
| Sonar Glasses: Head-Level Obstacle Detection for Blind Users Sonar Glasses use an ultrasonic sensor and a gentle vibration to warn blind and low vision users of head-level obstacles, used with a white cane or guide dog. | |
| Orcam Device Worn On Glasses Assists People with Low Vision Miniature camera using OCR technology mounted on eyeglasses improves ability for legally blind to read emails, newspaper articles, menus or books. | |
| Blind From Birth Still Gesture Like Sighted Speakers Research finds adults blind from birth gesture when speaking in patterns matching sighted speakers of the same language, suggesting speech itself drives gesture. | |
| Orbit Refreshable Braille Reader The Orbit braille reader is the first ever affordable refreshable braille reader that is also portable. | |
| Toyota Working on Wearable Mobility Device for Blind & Visually Impaired Project BLAID device will help fill gaps left by canes, dogs and basic GPS devices by providing users with information about their surroundings. | |
| NFB and Amazon to Improve Accessible Reading for Blind and Low-Vision Students NFB and Amazon join forces to improve accessible reading experiences for students with vision disabilities. | |
| Wearable Device to Guide Visually Impaired Low-power chip processes 3-D camera data, could enable wearable device to guide the visually impaired. | |
| Robotic Object Recognition to Aid Blind and Visually Impaired Robotic device will help blind and visually impaired people navigate movable obstacles and assist in ability to pre-locate, pre-sense and grasp objects. | |
| DaVinci Pro HD OCR Text-to-Speech for Visually Impaired Enhanced Vision DaVinci Pro HD/OCR high definition electronic magnifier (CCTV) with full page text-to-speech HD 3-in-1 camera. | |
| Seeing Sound: Device Using Auditory Signals Helps Blind See Crossmodal mappings intrinsic neural connections can be used by assistive devices to help the blind detect their environment. | |
| Claria Zoom: Android App for Partially Sighted & Seniors Information regarding Claria Zoom, the all-in-one Android application for elderly and partially sighted people. | |
| Orion TI-30XS Talking Scientific Calculator for the Blind The Orion TI-30XS MultiView is a fully accessible talking scientific calculator that lets blind and low vision students use the same tool as classmates. | |
| OrCam: Technology for the Visually Impaired OrCam is a glasses-mounted camera that will read text, describe objects, and identify faces for the blind. | |
| ADAMAAS Assistive Glasses for Elderly & Disabled ADAMAAS assistive glasses are particularly focused on aiding elderly or disabled people. | |
| Bradley Timepiece: Watch for Vision Impaired The Bradley timepiece is a tactile watch for people who experience vision loss as well as people who are sighted. | |
| EnChroma Eyewear Allows Color Blind to See Colors Indoors EnChroma announce innovative new line of EnChroma eyewear for color blind indoor use. | |
| VelaSense Wireless Technology Helps Vision Impaired VelaSense is designed for people with any degree of visual impairment, from low vision to complete blindness. | |
| New Smart Cameras Help People with Vision Disability Visual Cortex on Silicon aims to create smart cameras that will replicate or even surpass abilities of human vision system. | |
| Sonar Technology Aids People with Vision Disabilities Device could be worn like a watch by a person with vision disability as a supplement to other aids like a cane or dog. | |
| iPad Reading Software Refined for Blind and Low Vision Users Texas A&M researchers developed iPad touch-reading software that improves accuracy and word-speed sync for blind and low vision readers. | |
| Call Center Technology for Employees with Vision Disability TCN announce availability of Platform 3 VocalVision, a virtual call center technology for the visually impaired. | |
| DIGIGLASSES Headsets for People with Vision Disabilities 3D headset could help people who are blind or have low vision move around more safely and easily. | |
| X1 Talks: TV Voice Remote Control for Blind and Visually Impaired Voice-enabled television user interface from Comcast for blind or visually impaired will revolutionize the way Xfinity TV customers navigate the X1 platform. | |
| Medical Eye-Tracker May Bring Alternative Computer Vision and Assistive Technology to Forefront of Technology Eye-tracking based solution helps people with significantly impaired mobility communicate needs and enjoy a more fulfilling life. | |
| Navigation System for People with Vision Disability from Microsoft Microsoft launches headset to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate around cities. | |
| Electronic Eye Cane Enhances Mobility for Blind The EyeCane for the blind and visually impaired translates point-distance information into auditory and tactile cues after less than five minutes of training. | |
| Infrared Torch Gives Vision Loss Users Sighted Navigation Ability Infrared-based device converts visual information to vibrations, enabling people with vision loss to navigate spaces as accurately as sighted individuals. | |
| Digital Reading System Assists Vision Impaired to Read Graphs Dr Iain Murray and PhD student Azadeh Nazemi developed a digital reading system for people who are blind, allowing them to read graphical material. | |
| Tactile Interface Technology for People with Vision Disabilities New research at UC Berkeley has found that people are better and faster at navigating tactile technology when using both hands and several fingers. | |
| Helping Seniors with Low Vision Maintain Independence Tips from The American Academy of Ophthalmology for older adults with low vision on how to make the most of their remaining sight and keep their independence. | |
| More Natural Artificial Vision for Retinal Prosthetic Devices Stanford University in California working to improve visual technology by targeting specific cells in the retina that converts light into electrical activity. | |
| eSight Glasses Help Legally Blind Users See Clearly eSight electronic eyewear uses a high-resolution camera and LED screens to enhance remaining vision for people with degenerative eye diseases ages 8 to 88. | |
| Eyeglasses That Can Read to the Blind Eyetalk are eyeglasses that could revolutionize lives of the blind enabling them to walk into a library pick up any book and read it. | |
| Argus II Implant Projects Visual Braille on Retina Researchers stream braille patterns directly into a blind patients retina allowing him to read words accurately and quickly with an ocular neuro-prosthetic device. | |
| Electroactive Polymer Full Screen Displays for The Blind Development of a display system that would allow the blind to take full advantage of the Web and other computer applications. | |
| En-Vision America: ScripTalk and I.D. Mate En-Vision America is a company providing technology products focused on solving issues for people with visual impairments. | |
| New Video Magnifier for Low-Vision Users The i-loview portable video magnifier is a handheld portable device that enlarges text and objects for easier reading by vision impaired. | |
| Create and Print Your Own Custom Eye Chart VSP Vision Care website lets you create a custom eye chart with any message or letters you like. | |
| Read Naturally Launches Accessible Braille Resources Read Naturally releases accessible braille and large-print resources for blind and visually impaired students using research-based reading programs. | |
| Putting Their Braille Skills to the Test Sponsored by Braille Institute of America competition encourages blind children of all ages to fine-tune their braille skills. | |
| Using the Tongue for Sight - Blind Man Sees With His Tongue Blind soldier sees with tongue using BrainPort device that converts visual images into a series of electrical pulses. | |
| Cambridge University Press Grants Worldwide Digital Rights to Bookshare Bookshare is the worlds largest online accessible library for people with print disabilities. | |
| How to Read an Eyeglasses Prescription: SPH, CYL and More A plain guide to reading your eyeglasses prescription, explaining SPH, CYL, AXIS, ADD, prism, balance and pupillary distance so you can order the right lenses. | |
| Bank of America Completes Installation of Talking ATMs Visually impaired customers can now access more than 18000 Bank of America ATMs. | |
| Full Screen Computer Braille Displays for the Blind Researchers develop hydraulic and latching mechanism made of electroactive polymer that is resilient and inexpensive compared to current Braille display technologies. | |
| NFB Newspaper Service Offers More Digital Talking Book Player Compatibility NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket is now compatible with two more digital talking book players. | |
| English Course in Audio-Braille Format for Blind Method of teaching English in a format named Audio-Braille for blind people. | |
| Funding Shortage Threatens NFB-NEWSLINE for Blind and Print Disabled Free service that provides independent access by print-disabled people to hundreds of local and national publications and TV listings. | |
| New Digital Audio Books from Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped Carnegie Library of Pittsburghs Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped digital audio books and digital players. | |
| Talking Banknote Identifier for Blind iBill is the worlds first Talking Banknote Identifier for the blind and the visually impaired. | |
| Newspaper Service for the Blind Offers Over 300 Newspapers Electronic newspaper service for blind and print-disabled Americans gives subscribers independent access to over 300 newspapers and magazines. | |
| Mobile Phone Software Converts Text-to-speech from Digital Photo CapturaTalk Windows mobile phone software to convert text-to-speech from a digital photograph. | |
| Digital White Stick for Visually Impaired New software tool to help the blind navigate through unfamiliar places. | |
| Braille Writing System: How It Works, Grades and Uses Learn how the Braille writing system works, from the six-dot cell and Grade 1, 2 and 3 Braille to its use in math, music, education, and independent living. | |
| TextAloud Outperforms Traditional Screen Readers for Blind Welsh Educator TextAloud is the leading Text to Speech software that allows any PC user to translate reading from screen to sound. | |
| Free Audio Book Delivery Services for the Blind and Disabled Free audio book programs deliver braille and audio materials by mail to people with disabilities, offering accessible reading and music resources nationwide. | |
| Vision AppZap for iPhone Tests Color and Eye Health The Vision app by AppZap for iPhone and iPod Touch offers four eye screening tests including color blindness, astigmatism, retinal function, and visual field checks. | |
| Pencil Push-ups Treatment (PPT) Eye Exercises Can Help With Vision Problems Eye exercises are used to treat a variety of vision disorders and treat convergence insufficiency using home-based therapy. | |
| Braille Literacy: AFB Programs, Facts and Student Data How braille supports literacy for blind and low vision readers, from Louis Braille's six-dot code to AFB programs, U.S. student data and IDEA textbook access. | |
| Bookshare Online Books for Print and Vision Disabilities Bookshare offers the largest selection of online books for people with print and vision disabilities. | |
| Easy to Use Jitterbug Cell Phone for Seniors Jitterbug cell phones feature large buttons and display screen and are easy to use for seniors and people with vision impairments. | |
| Talking Color Detectors for Blind and Low Vision Users Talking color detectors announce the color of clothing and objects aloud for people who are blind or have low vision, with a guide to common models and features. | |
| Vibrating Alarm Clocks and Watches for Hearing Loss Vibrating alarm clocks, bed shakers, flashing alarms and vibrating watches for people with hearing loss, and braille, tactile and talking watches for low vision. |
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