Goalball: A whole new ball game for the blind and visually impaired

“Lack of sight does not equal lack of talent, dreams or desire.” The motto of the USA Goalball organization says it all. Quickly becoming one of the more popular pastimes of the blind and visually impaired, Goalball is a blend of soccer and dodgeball that all ages can play, no matter the skill level. The […]

Guide Dogs and Companions

They are man’s best friend to most, but to the blind and visually impaired, dogs can be much more. To people like Scott Hegle, dogs serve as trusted companions that guide them through the chaos of ordinary life, from flying to faraway cities or taking a walk around the neighborhood, guide dogs help blind and […]

Monday Tech Tip: Eye Tech Digital Systems Eye Tracking Device

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Concept Braille Smartphone could mean a bright future for the visually impaired

While the concept of the Braille Smartphone is just that, a concept, the idea is too exciting not to blog about.  A man named Sumit Dagar, a designer out of India, has come up with a smartphone that has all of the same functions and apps as the iPhone or Android, but it is completely […]

Don’t Just Talk…Tango!

Expressing our needs and wants is not the lone function of speaking. Because of speech, we are able to express our thoughts, desires and emotions. DynaVox’s Tango gives individuals with limited speech and/or motor challenges access to a six button keypad and over 2,500 pre-recorded digitally enhanced phrases. The goal of Tango is to give […]