When many people think about public uses of braille, they picture those bumpy dots on bathroom door signs or below elevator buttons. The Lafayette-based company, Tactile Engineering, created a new public display of braille in use. This past May, blind race fans were able to enjoy the Indianapolis 500 via the Cadence Tactile Tablet, which […]
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ATU790 – Lumin with Sriram Ganesh
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Sriram Ganesh – CEO and Co-Founder – Luminade Website: lumin.email Learn more about Bridging Apps at www.bridgingapps.org […]
Feel Body Language with ALEYE
Like Braille, HapWare’s ALEYE allows users to engage with the world through a sensation on their skin. But rather than turning written language into bumpy dots, it turns nonverbal communication (hand gestures, facial expressions) into vibration patterns. The wearable device is designed for people who are blind, low vision, deaf-blind and neurodiverse. ALEYE is a […]
Label Your Life With Speechlabel
Speechlabel, a free app from Hable, allows blind and visually impaired users to navigate the world with a simple tap of their phone. It’s basically an audio guide to objects at home, school or the workplace. Three Easy Steps First, choose one of four types of labels. There are stickers you can slap on or […]
Communicating with Touch Through the DOT Pad
The DOT Pad is a digital tool that helps visually impaired users experience their drawings and writing through touch. This multiline braille and tactile graphics display can connect to devices via Bluetooth. Content Capabilities As its website states: “With its powerful 300-cell tactile graphics display paired with a 20-cell braille display, the DOT Pad lets […]
ATU779 – Louisiana Association for the Blind with Mindy Brown
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Mindy Brown , M.S. – Senior Director, Client Solutions – Louisiana Association For The Blind www.lablind.com […]