An upcoming wearable device for the legally blind could help them navigate public and outdoor spaces independently, acting as 'glasses' that guide them through their surroundings.

Chris Mairs, a tech executive and world champion water-skier, has never been one to let his blindness get in the way of his career or personal aspirations. But it wasn't until about 1994, when he ...

Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games. The NBA, MLB and the Premier League have joined in ...

According to analysis from the latest Labour Force Survey, since 2018 the employment rate has been falling for people who ...

Jerry Swerdlick runs a 15-employee company that resells computers and devices that aid people with visual, hearing, learning and other physical disabilities. Business is really booming these days, ...

It was 2017, and Simon Wheatcroft was about to run the New York City Marathon solo. That might not sound like a big deal – over 50,000 people run it every year on their own. But Wheatcroft is ...

When I was pronounced legally blind in 2009, I didn’t know one other person who called themselves blind – least of all “low vision” or “visually impaired.” Today, I manage the largest blindness ...

A trailblazer in the smart home industry, Beasen Home seamlessly pioneers the future of smart home solutions with their innovative smart blinds. With a revolutionary approach to home living, the ...

Blindness isn’t something that’s slowing down Louisiana Tech student Cody Kirchner in his quest to take athletics to an Olympic level. He was recently selected by the U.S. Association of Blind ...