Applying makeup can be challenging for individuals with visual impairments; sometimes they must depend on others for assistance. To help make this process easier without having to depend on others, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) launched a voice-enabled app that can provide guidance and direction when a person applies makeup. The Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant (VMA) is […]
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Be My Eyes new Virtual Volunteer feature
Since 2015, Be My Eyes has worked to connect their 6.3 million volunteers to users with visual impairments to help with everyday tasks. Their new Virtual Volunteer tool, currently in beta testing, will push them “further toward achieving their goal to improve accessibility, usability, and access to information globally…” The new Virtual Volunteer technology will […]
Aille Fashion Brand
Aille (pronounced “eye”) is a company that works with the blind and visually impaired community to create clothing with braille messages that are fully legible and customizable. Clothing designer, Alexa Jovanovic, is always looking out for how much disability inclusion is involved in clothing by fashion and clothing outlets. Here’s more from the company’s website: […]
Tactile Wet Measuring Spoons, Pitcher, and Funnel
Yesterday I wrote about the Boil Alert Disc listed on the Blind Kitchen’s website. Their website also features a set of wet measuring spoons, a small pitcher, and a mini funnel that makes measuring liquids “simple and accurate, with less waste and mess.” The wet measuring spoons are easy to identify because of the tactile […]
Boil Alert Disc
The Blind Kitchen is a website featuring many adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge for individuals with visual impairments. One of the adaptive products listed on their website is the Boil Alert Disc. The Boil Alert Disc assists in preventing messy boil-overs by creating a rattling noise to help you know when the food […]
Cash Reader: Bill Identifier
If you’re looking for an app to help identify bills, check out Cash Reader. Cash Reader is a money-reading mobile app designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. To use the app, simply point your phone’s camera at almost any banknote and instantly hear the value. If you want to be more […]