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P.D.A. designed for blind |
The ‘Maestro’ consists of a standard Dell P.D.A. with a special tactile overlay, which allows people to enter data via touch, or an optional Bluetooth Braille keyboard. The information flows from the... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Easy access to news with Newsline |
‘N.F.B.-Newsline’ is a service for legally blind people. It allows users to hear stories ranging from what's going on in their home state - to what's happening around the world.
The National... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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A fashion show with a vision |
"I am sure this show would be an eye opener for the fashion industry as such shows are not only about the skin but mean more than that," said young fashion designer Himangshu Bora.... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Talking signboards |
In March 2006, Eyeway had reported the launch of Wayfinder scheme in the U.K. Birmingham City Council. (See eyeway news for March 2006).
Now the system is ready for public use in the city. The... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Digital library brings books to visually impaired students |
The main objective of Visually Impaired Children Kit for Inclusive Education (V.I.C.K.I.E.) project is to develop a technical solution for a better integration of the visually impaired pupils and... |
Education and Employment |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Google now more accessible |
Google research scientist T.V. Raman lost his sight due to glaucoma in childhood. But he never never let himself and other visually impaired people be sidelined on the Internet.
His latest effort is... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Blind advocate fights for social justice |
Guangcheng lost his sight after a childhood illness and did not attend school until he was 18. When he did go to school, he encountered legal problems.
The Chinese government exempts blind citizens... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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World's first free talking computer software |
Thunder was launched by screenreader (U.K.). The company is run by blind couple Margaret and Roger Wilson-Hinds. "We see the talking computer as the modern Braille - providing a gateway to... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Blind women to make a film |
Seven blind Iranian women are going to make documentaries on their lifestyle. The project was proposed by director Mohammad Shirvani at a screenwriting and directing workshop held last summer for... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Hearing is seeing for Ben Underwood |
Playing video games with his brother Isaiah, in the cacophony of noise, 14 year old Ben Underwood can figure out everything that's happening just by listening.
"How can you even separate the... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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