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The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 could be one of AI's few good use cases at CES 2025

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 significantly improves navigation and usability for visually impaired individuals by integrating innovative technology and thoughtful design adjustments.

Lost, visually impaired hiker located by special team of MultCo deputies

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office successfully rescued a lost, visually impaired hiker using their prompt response to a 911 call.

Unseen paths

Young visually impaired individuals in Costa Rica demonstrate resilience in adapting to societal barriers, highlighting the need for empathy and accessibility.

Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal Communication

Blind individuals struggle with nonverbal communication, making social interactions more difficult due to the lack of visual cues.

Unseen paths

Young visually impaired individuals in Costa Rica demonstrate resilience in adapting to societal barriers, highlighting the need for empathy and accessibility.

Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal Communication

Blind individuals struggle with nonverbal communication, making social interactions more difficult due to the lack of visual cues.

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My company partnered with a football club to install a permanent 5G-powered headset system for visually impaired fans

Shared Access utilized a private 5G network to enhance connectivity and support visually impaired fans at Crystal Palace Football Club.

I'm visually impaired but thanks to my guides I loved exploring Austria's Tirol

Traveleyes enhances travel for visually impaired individuals by pairing them with sighted guides who enrich their experience through detailed descriptions.

Watch: Paralympics marathon runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp metres from finish

Elena Congost was disqualified for briefly letting go of her guide's rope, leading to her emotional loss of a potentially won medal.

Why do players wear blindfolds during blind football at the Paralympics?

Blind football emphasizes teamwork and coordination among visually impaired athletes, ensuring competitive equality through blindfolds.

Watch: Paralympics marathon runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp metres from finish

Elena Congost was disqualified for briefly letting go of her guide's rope, leading to her emotional loss of a potentially won medal.

Why do players wear blindfolds during blind football at the Paralympics?

Blind football emphasizes teamwork and coordination among visually impaired athletes, ensuring competitive equality through blindfolds.

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The photography exhibition you do not need to see

Photography can be made accessible to visually impaired individuals through 3D prints, audio descriptions, and braille.

The World Unseen exhibition at Somerset House uses innovative methods like soundscapes to help all visitors connect with the images.

'My visual impairment won't stop me travelling'

Ocular albinism and nystagmus impact Jake Hart's vision and navigation in public spaces.

Hart's visual experience is likened to the adjustment period in the morning when your eyes are still adapting.

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