Importance and Benefits of Universal Design and Co-Design
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Blogs
Lucie Pantera
- Apr 10
- 2 min
The Cadence Tablet
Recently, a revolutionary tablet for the visually impaired was introduced in Lafayette, Indiana. Tactile Engineering, the company behind...
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ekalantari
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Advancing Accessibility: The Role of W3C Accessibility Working Groups in Haptic Tactile Images for Blind People
In the pursuit of a more inclusive digital landscape, accessibility for individuals with disabilities stands as a crucial pillar. Among...
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The ABILITY Team
- Feb 13
- 1 min
A technological revolution for the visually impaired
Regaining sight through a haptic belt will soon be possible thanks to the startup Artha France. The company has been working for years on...
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The ABILITY Team
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Haptic vibrotactile vests for VR and deaf-blind communication
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Suitceyes and Aktronica showcased two types of vests...
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The ABILITY Team
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Sight and Sound Technology for Visually Impaired
Sight and Sound Technology Company in the UK is not only known for its top-notch audiovisual products and services but also for its...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Using mid-air haptics for communication
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Ultraleap showcased a device that uses ultrasound waves...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Br'eye, the fun way to learn Braille
Handi Exceller came up with the "Br'eye" device in response to a specific problem: to offer independent, fun and inclusive learning of...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Benefits of a low-cost full page refreshable Braille display
Low-cost full-page refreshable Braille displays offer several benefits for blind people. They provide: Affordability: Making Braille...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Inclusive crisis management/preparedness
Preparing and planning for crises is important. At the same time, persons with different types of disabilities are often not considered...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 15
- 3 min
The Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning
In December, we attended an online seminar on “the Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning” [1], organised by the APH. It was a very...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Research into a new flexible actuator from PNOPAM gels to replace piezoelectric actuators in Braille displays
Currently, visually impaired people use Braille displays equipped with piezoelectric actuators, which are costly and bulky. The major...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 11
- 1 min
New insideONE+
Our partner InsideVision continues to improve their InsideOne tablet, a Windows tablet with an additional layer for accessibility and...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Making Scientific Content Accessible for Blind People: The Potential of the ABILITY Project
In 2025, Directive 2019/882 will enter into force, requiring EU member states to ensure that electronic publications are accessible to...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 9
- 2 min
4th of January – World Braille Day
Whilst many were recovering from the festivities and social gatherings during the holidays, you may have missed the World Braille day on...
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bangfutao
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Introduction to Braille Mathematics
Unified English Braille (UEB) is the standard Braille code used for English-speaking countries. When it comes to math, UEB includes...
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The ABILITY Team
- Jan 2
- 1 min
New co-design workshop with blind users in France
Consortium members regularly organize workshops and co-construction sessions with visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind users. At the...
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The ABILITY Team
- Dec 18, 2023
- 1 min
AI-based image analysis for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) community
Our ongoing project ABILITY is making strides in enhancing digital accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) community....
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The ABILITY Team
- Dec 18, 2023
- 1 min
Artificial Intelligence for People with Visual Impairments
On Thursday 28 September, at the engaging "Hirn vom Hahn" event - a forum where scientists and enthusiasts gather to share their latest...
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The ABILITY Team
- Dec 13, 2023
- 1 min
A joystick that can communicate directions to white cane users
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Hassan Dogar, a postdoctoral researcher at the...
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