Samsung Launches Communication Solutions for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment in India
September 09, 2019
Samsung India launched two solutions' for users in India. The Good Vibes app that uses Morse code to convert vibrations into text and vice-versa while Relumino is a visual aid application Read More
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Huawei’s PocketVision App Lets Users with Visual Impairment Read Text with Their Phone’s Camera
September 06, 2019
A new artificial intelligence-powered app called PocketVision, designed to help those with visual impairments read literature through their phone's camera, has been launched by Huawei Read More
Source: Venture Beat
India: Edtech Startup Project on Quality Education for Students with Hearing Impairments
September 06, 2019
Digital Arts Academy for the Deaf is an Indian startup that has launched a web application for students with hearing impairments to access offline and online courses, mostly in information technology Read More
Source: Your Story
WeWalk - Smart Walking Stick That Uses Ultrasonic Sensors For Persons with Visual Impairments
September 05, 2019
The WeWalk smart cane uses ultrasonic sensors to warn the user of nearby hindrances through vibrations in the handle and helps persons with visual impairment navigate using Google Maps. Read More
Source: The Things
Assistive Technology Firm Announces Accessible Kiosk Solution
September 05, 2019
American assistive technology provider Vispero has announced a new solution, the 'JAWS Kiosk' that aims to deliver better accessibility at digital kiosks for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Access and Mobility Professional
Singapore: Almost 3 in 10 Persons with Disabilities of Working Age Employed: Ministry of Manpower Survey
September 02, 2019
Almost 3 in 10 persons with disabilities(PwD) of working age are employed said the Singapore Ministry for Manpower.The numbers are accrued to funding programs that help integrate PwDs at the workplace Read More
Source: Channel News Asia
China's Medical Emergency Hotline Introduces New Service for Beijing Residents with Hearing and Speech Impairments
September 01, 2019
An emergency response service for Beijing residents with hearing & speech impairments was launched on the Beijing Tong app where the response team stays in contact with the caller through text message Read More
Source: Sixth Tone
Hong Kong Blind Union (HKBU)'s Jockey Club E-Learning For All (ELFA) Project to Help Students with Visual Impairment
September 01, 2019
The Hong Kong Blind Union launched the Jockey Club E-Learning For All Project helping minimize the learning gap between students with visual impairment by making the best use of e-learning technology Read More
Source: Open Gov Asia
Canada: University of Alberta Students Develop Mind-Controlled Video Game
August 29, 2019
Students at the University of Alberta, Canada have developed a videogame called AlphaBlaster where players using a neurotechnology headband control actions in the game using their mind Read More
Source: Toronto Star
India’s First Assistive Technology Conclave 2019 Focused on Tech Start-ups for Persons with Disabilities Held
August 25, 2019
India’s first-ever Assistive Technology Conclave was launched by NGO Samarthanam. The conclave focused on Tech Startups for persons with disabilities Read More
Source: APN News
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