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I lost my sight aged 13 – now I teach blind people how to use computers

Shahin Alam speaks through a microphone, his laptop and keyboard nestled between stacks of books on his small wooden desk, as he talks to his online students from his home in Bangladesh. But while his ...
The Times Leader

Facebook programs computers to describe photos for the blind

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook is training its computers to become seeing-eye guides for blind and visually impaired people as they scroll through the pictures posted on the world’s largest online ...
Digital Trends

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

The first time I witnessed the challenges of disability was when I started college in 2016. My hostel mates came from across Asia and Africa, pursuing different career paths and hobbies, each with ...
CNBC

Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans

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 ...