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Touching the World: Reflections from the Tactile Graphics Workshop in Vilnius
A map of Lithuania and its neighbouring countries, A map of Ukraine highlighting occupied territories, In late June, Vilnius hosted a...
The ABILITY Team
Aug 142 min read
Improve Blind Users Typing with AI Predictive Writing
As part of the EU ABILITY project initiative, accessibility and inclusion remain at the heart of technological innovation. Recently, we...
The ABILITY Team
Aug 12 min read
Ability and ULUND on IKEA Sweden’s Internal Accessibility Day
Ability and ULUND were invited to participate in IKEA Sweden’s internal Accessibility Day. To demonstrate the potential of the future...
The ABILITY Team
Apr 151 min read
Importance and Benefits of Universal Design and Co-Design
Universal design and co-design are essential approaches for fully integrating people with disabilities into innovation and project...
The ABILITY Team
May 28, 20242 min read
The Cadence Tablet
Recently, a revolutionary tablet for the visually impaired was introduced in Lafayette, Indiana. Tactile Engineering, the company behind...
Lucie Pantera
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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...
bangfutao
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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....
The ABILITY Team
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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...
The ABILITY Team
Dec 18, 20231 min read
An Estonian-based company develops a haptic head cap that allows visually impaired people to “see”
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Estonia’s 7sense showcased the revolutionary HapCap....
The ABILITY Team
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Predictive Text for Visually Impaired: Improving Accessibility in Technology
Predictive text is a common feature in most modern communication devices, but it presents unique challenges for blind individuals....
Rohit Ail
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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