This cool new app lets you use your smartphone to translate printed material into spoken words, letting the user “read” virtually anything. The app is available on iTunes and was created in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind.
Breakthrough App Reads Print for the Blind Read More »
This technology takes sound to create “images” in the brain, by using a camera, special software, and headphones.
Seeing Through Sound Read More »
Through NBP’s new program, Great Expectations, parents and caregivers can learn how to describe pictures to visually impaired children and also how to read out loud in a way that expresses the feelings and emotions in the story.
Picture Books for Blind Kids? Yes! Read More »
Scientists in the UK have discovered a cache of stem cells in the eye that could lead to reversing blindness for those with age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. It’s still in the early phase of research.
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LCA-1 research is getting a boost from Genzyme with a $900,000 grant to pursue gene therapy. Dr. Shannon Boye has had success with animals in the lab and is looking to take her research to the next step. She is focusing primarily on the GUCY2D gene.
Gene therapy research for childhood blindness gets a boost from Genzyme Read More »
Researchers are using 3D printers to create artificial retinal nerve cells. They hope this will lead to using this to replace damaged retinal cells and ultimately cure retinal blindness.
3D Printing Cells is a New Step in Finding a Cure for Blindness Read More »
University of Oxford and RNIB have teamed up to create glasses that can help those with even a small amount of vision to identify objects and images. They’re planning a clinical trial, with rollout hopefully in 2016.
Cool New Glasses to Help The Blind See Read More »
The first human trials in using home-grown stem cells to treat age-related macular degeneration took place recently in Japan. This could be a breakthrough for other therapies involving stem cells and retinal degeneration.
First Human Trial for Macular Degeneration Read More »
Devoted dad Shahzad Zaidi makes tactile graphics to make education and games more accessible to his visually impaired son.
Dad Develops Tactile Graphics for Blind Son Read More »
A Japanese ophthalmologist has invented a way to use adult stem cells to replace the base layer of the retina and improve the sight of those with age-related macular degeneration.
Next Step for Macular Degeneration: Human Trials Read More »
Ducere Tech, an Indian start-up, has created new technology whereby your shoes can tell you which direction to take by connecting wirelessly with your GPS nav system. This could be really useful for blind pedestrians!
These Shoes Were Made for…Giving Directions? Read More »
The Osmo Game System uses special adaptations to make the iPad more interactive, allowing users to manipulate real tangible objects while using their iPad. It promotes social skills, creative thinking and manual dexterity.
Osmo: A Fun, Tactile & Engaging Way to Use Your iPad Read More »
Two free apps for visually impaired mobile phone users: CareerConnect for iOS and AccessNote for iOS and Android. Offered by American Foundation for the Blind.
Free Accessible Apps from AFB for Blind Users Read More »
Nancy Shugart talks about growing up with vision issues and how that affected the choices she made going into adulthood. This TED talk is about learning to live without fear.
Learning to Overcome Fear and Not Give Up When Growing Up Blind Read More »
Marty the SMART Brailler is ready to go on a new adventure! Will you be one of the lucky families to host Marty and be eligible to win your own free SMART Brailler? We’ll begin accepting applications in September 2014.
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