Visual Aids: Publications and Resources

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.

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Visual Aids: Publications and Resources (82 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Prayatna Nepal Empowers Visually Impaired Women Through Mobility Training - Sarita Lamichhane	✓ ✓	2025/01/02 2026/01/21
Revolutionary Vision Therapy: AmblyoPlay Unveils Peripheral Sight Enhancer - AmblyoPlay	✓	2024/10/15
WorldScribe: Real-Time Surrounding Descriptions for the Visually Impaired - University of Michigan	✓	2024/10/11 2024/10/16
Tactile Lithophane Makes Scientific Data Accessible to Students With Blindness - Baylor University		2024/01/11 2024/09/10
Scientists Identify Brain Region Where Individuals with Visual Impairments Recognize Faces through Sound - Georgetown University Medical Center		2023/11/22 2023/11/23
Campus Maps for Students with Visual Impairments - SAS	✓	2020/08/24 2025/01/23
Acesight Electronic Glasses for Visually Impaired - Acesight		2019/01/04 2024/02/29
Flexible 2D Artificial Retina Could Restore Lost Vision - American Chemical Society (ACS)	✓ ✓	2018/08/25 2025/10/10
RightHear: Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation Navigation System - RightHear		2018/08/20 2026/03/03
First Artificial Iris Gets FDA Approval - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)		2018/06/11 2019/04/30
Make Blindness History eSight Pledges - eSight	✓ ✓	2018/01/04 2025/12/12
Genetic Treatment for Blindness May Soon Be Possible - American Academy of Ophthalmology		2017/11/12
Student Creates First Synthetic Retina For Visually Impaired - University of Oxford		2017/05/05
BrailleSense Polaris - Virtual Braille Tablet for the Blind - HIMS, Inc.		2017/03/02 2018/01/08
GuideSense Device Helps Visually Impaired Sense Their Environment - VTT Technical Research Centre		2017/01/14
Aira Visual Interpreter for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Ian C. Langtree		2017/01/05 2018/10/07
Smart Cane Concept Could Assist Blind and Visually Impaired - The University of Manchester		2016/11/25
Wearable Artificial Vision Device May Help Legally Blind to Read - American Academy of Ophthalmology		2016/10/28 2020/04/23
Pennsylvania Libraries Expand Accessible Reading Opportunities - Benetech		2016/08/02 2024/04/06
Sonar Glasses Obstacle Detection Device for Blind and Visually Impaired - Maggie McBride, Communications and Administrative Specialist G-Technology Group		2016/07/13 2018/04/30
Orcam Device Worn On Glasses Assists People with Low Vision - UC Davis Health System		2016/05/11 2024/04/06
Blind From Birth Still Gesture Like Sighted Speakers - Association for Psychological Science	✓ ✓	2016/04/05 2026/02/20
Orbit Refreshable Braille Reader - CNIB		2016/03/26 2016/03/29
Toyota Working on Wearable Mobility Device for Blind & Visually Impaired - Toyota		2016/03/08 2018/03/15
NFB and Amazon to Improve Accessible Reading for Blind and Low-Vision Students - National Federation of the Blind		2016/03/04
Wearable Device to Guide Visually Impaired - MIT		2016/02/11
Robotic Object Recognition to Aid Blind and Visually Impaired - University of Nevada, Reno		2015/12/19 2018/06/21
DaVinci Pro HD OCR Text-to-Speech for Visually Impaired - Enhanced Vision		2015/10/30
Seeing Sound: Device Using Auditory Signals Helps Blind See - California Institute of Technology		2015/10/27 2024/01/07
Claria Zoom: Android App for Partially Sighted & Seniors - Claria Zoom		2015/09/16
Talking Scientific Calculator for Blind Students - Texas Instruments		2015/09/05 2020/09/04
OrCam: Technology for the Visually Impaired - Thomas C. Weiss		2015/07/27 2021/08/07
ADAMAAS Assistive Glasses for Elderly & Disabled - Dr. Thomas Schack		2015/07/03 2015/11/18
Bradley Timepiece: Watch for Vision Impaired - Ian C. Langtree		2015/03/24 2020/09/29
EnChroma Eyewear Allows Color Blind to See Colors Indoors - Ian C. Langtree		2015/03/19 2024/04/05
VelaSense Wireless Technology Helps Vision Impaired - Verizon Wireless		2015/02/27 2015/11/18
New Smart Cameras Help People with Vision Disability - Penn State		2015/02/05 2021/09/08
Sonar Technology Aids People with Vision Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree		2015/01/23 2020/10/20
iPad Reading Software Refined for Blind and Low Vision Users - Texas A&M University	✓ ✓	2014/12/08 2026/04/22
Call Center Technology for Employees with Vision Disability - TCN VocalVision		2014/12/07 2021/10/03
DIGIGLASSES Headsets for People with Vision Disabilities - DIGIGLASSES		2014/11/26 2018/04/30
X1 Talks: TV Voice Remote Control for Blind and Visually Impaired - Comcast Corporation		2014/11/12 2020/11/25
Medical Eye-Tracker May Bring Alternative Computer Vision and Assistive Technology to Forefront of Technology - EyeComTec (LAZgroup SA)		2014/11/12 2015/07/18
Navigation System for People with Vision Disability from Microsoft - Ian C. Langtree		2014/11/10 2018/03/15
Electronic Eye Cane Enhances Mobility for Blind - IOSPress STM		2014/10/20 2026/03/03
Infrared Torch Gives Vision Loss Users Sighted Navigation Ability - University of Cincinnati	✓ ✓	2014/08/11 2025/12/06
Digital Reading System Assists Vision Impaired to Read Graphs - Curtin University		2014/07/29 2016/03/21
Tactile Interface Technology for People with Vision Disabilities - UC-Berkeley		2014/07/16 2024/09/10
Helping Seniors with Low Vision Maintain Independence - American Academy of Ophthalmology		2014/07/10 2021/11/24
More Natural Artificial Vision for Retinal Prosthetic Devices - NIH/National Eye Institute		2014/06/06
eSight Glasses Help Legally Blind Users See Clearly - eSight Corporation	✓ ✓	2014/05/20 2025/12/12
Eyeglasses That Can Read to the Blind - Florida International University		2013/04/12 2013/06/03
Argus II Implant Projects Visual Braille on Retina - Frontiers		2012/11/23 2022/01/11
Electroactive Polymer Full Screen Displays for The Blind - NCSU		2011/11/17 2015/02/11
En-Vision America: ScripTalk and I.D. Mate - Thomas C. Weiss		2011/11/15 2025/12/05
New Video Magnifier for Low-Vision Users - abledbody & co.		2011/10/06
Create and Print Your Own Custom Eye Chart - VSP Vision Care		2010/12/16 2017/06/26
Read Naturally Launches Accessible Braille Resources - Read Naturally, Inc.	✓ ✓	2010/08/19 2025/06/18
Putting Their Braille Skills to the Test - Braille Institute		2010/06/21 2010/07/13
Using the Tongue for Sight - Blind Man Sees With His Tongue - Ian C. Langtree		2010/06/03 2015/12/19
Cambridge University Press Grants Worldwide Digital Rights to Bookshare - Cambridge University Press		2010/05/27 2010/09/29
How to Read an Eyeglasses Prescription - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/23 2026/05/08
Bank of America Completes Installation of Talking ATMs - Bank of America		2010/03/31
Full Screen Computer Braille Displays for the Blind - North Carolina State University	✓	2010/03/29 2025/01/07
NFB Newspaper Service Offers More Digital Talking Book Player Compatibility - National Federation of the Blind		2010/03/10
English Course in Audio-Braille Format for Blind - 123 Ingles		2010/02/15
Funding Shortage Threatens NFB-NEWSLINE for Blind and Print Disabled - National Federation of the Blind		2010/01/11 2010/09/30
New Digital Audio Books from Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped - Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh		2009/12/22
Talking Banknote Identifier for Blind - Orbit Research		2009/10/19
Newspaper Service for the Blind Offers Over 300 Newspapers - National Federation of the Blind		2009/10/12 2010/07/13
Mobile Phone Software Converts Text-to-speech from Digital Photo - LIVEWIRE PUBLIC RELATIONS		2009/09/18 2016/05/06
Digital White Stick for Visually Impaired - American Friends of Tel Aviv University		2009/09/10
A Guide to the Braille Writing System and Its Use - Thomas C. Weiss	✓ ✓	2009/06/24 2025/10/13
TextAloud Outperforms Traditional Screen Readers for Blind Welsh Educator - TextAloud		2009/06/11 2011/03/18
Free Audio Book Delivery Services for the Blind and Disabled - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/05/25 2025/05/13
Vision AppZap for iPhone Tests Color and Eye Health - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/05/13 2026/03/19
Pencil Push-ups Treatment (PPT) Eye Exercises Can Help With Vision Problems - University of Houston		2009/03/31 2024/04/06
AFB Braille Teaching - Alfred		2009/02/17 2010/07/12
Bookshare Online Books for Print and Vision Disabilities - Bookshare		2009/02/01 2010/09/30
Easy to Use Jitterbug Cell Phone for Seniors - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/21 2015/10/25
Talking Color Detector Types and Brands - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/17 2024/04/05
Hearing Impaired Clocks and Vibrating Watches - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/17 2020/09/29

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