5 Kinds of Tech Designed to Support People With Disabilities

From voice assistants and smart home devices to smart hearing aids and more, technology is improving accessibility in a variety of ways. Technology may often be flashy and futuristic, but it’s also grown in areas of accessibility and inclusivity. For people with disabilities, tech tools are not mere conveniences, they are gateways to a more accessible world. Partial vision? No problem. AR glasses like the eSight or Orcam MyEye are saving the day. They can magnify and clarify visual details, making an otherwise dull world, sharper. For instance, eSight features a high-speed HD camera, advanced algorithms to optimize captured footage, and two OLED monitors to display real-time visuals, facilitating clearer sight. These glasses are designed to help people who have significant central vision loss achieve 20/20 vision. People with visual impairments can use these glasses to read a book, commute to work, and simply explore new places, improving independence and quality of life. Read more >>