The Two Oceans Aquarium Welcomes Blind Visitors
The Two Oceans Aquarium recently hosted a special day dedicated to enriching the experiences of visu ...
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The Two Oceans Aquarium recently hosted a special day dedicated to enriching the experiences of visu ...
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The John and Esther Ellerman Memorial Trust’s annual Long Cane Rally at the Sea Point Civic Centre ...
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According to the World Health Organization, around 40 million people in the world are blind, while a ...
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What problems do the visually impaired encounter on a daily basis? Read on about six basic challenge ...
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It is not difficult for a sighted person to imagine how being blind or visually impaired could make ...
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Finding a job can be a challenging process, particularly for individuals who are blind or have low v ...
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It can sometimes be difficult to understand how a person with sight loss is able to do certain thing ...
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The potential of inclusive tourism to boost Africa’s travel industry took centre stage at this yea ...
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Diphatole Dlulwana was plunged into darkness four years ago, losing not only his sight but also his ...
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Anza Tshilidzi from Emang Mmogo Book Club in the Northern Cape has made history as the first blind p ...
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A cappella school choir learners to showcase SA’s captivating Gwijo style at America’s Got Talen ...
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LinkedIn is a career-oriented social media site, where you can connect with colleagues, work contact ...
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The average classroom is designed for fully sighted students. But according to the CDC, nearly 3% of ...
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The Lego Braille Bricks project, a groundbreaking collaboration between the LEGO Foundation, UCT’s ...
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Sharon, O&M Practitioner, shares her thoughts on the Long Cane Rally The annual Long Cane Rally is ...
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I know most of you use Gmail through Outlook, but for those still using the web-based interface of G ...
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Engaging in adapted sports and games allows visually impaired adults to experience the thrill of com ...
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Visual impairment affects millions of adults worldwide, it’s necessary to recognize the importance ...
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Accompanied by his guide dog Julian to his doctoral oral examination, blind paralympic swimmer Hendr ...
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I first encountered Be My AI last fall, when the app was in beta. Developed by Danish mobile app Be ...
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Almost nothing in the world is still. Toddlers dash across the living room. Cars zip across the stre ...
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It’s less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot “guide dog” could ...
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Watch your favourite film on your TV, cinema or other screen ...
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Cell phone blindness is a phenomenon that involves temporary vision loss in one or both eyes after l ...
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There are a wide range of Assistive Devices that have been developed and are available for persons w ...
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Well, to me personally, their response has been “underwhelming” and a bit disappointing. But wai ...
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Starting a new job can trigger a complex mix of emotions. You might feel proud of yourself and sati ...
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Developing positive work habits is essential for anyone who wants to excel at their job and make imp ...
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Managing stress in the workplace may seem like just a task for employees, but the reality is that re ...
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Blind people and people with low vision can hold most of the same jobs as seeing people. Vision shou ...
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Your child is first and foremost a child. While certain things can help to promote development, th ...
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Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Common ...
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If someone with a visual impairment lives with you — or if you’re facing some level of blindness ...
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Employers can provide job applicants and employees with disabilities “reasonable accommodations” ...
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Screen-reader users can upload a dataset and create customized data representations that combine vis ...
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Blindness or low vision can affect an employee’s ability to be safe, productive and independent at ...
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In an ongoing commitment to social upliftment, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa and its long-standing partner ...
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Congratulations to this year's graduates. No words can describe how proud we are. ...
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We asked a few attendees of the previous year's Long Cane Rally to share their thoughts. ...
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Repressed emotions are feelings you unconsciously avoid. These are different from feelings you activ ...
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Spotify is making a significant move in the audiobook industry, solidifying its commitment by formin ...
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You can navigate emotions without sight or sound. ...
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Travel is a feast for the senses. Yet it’s much harder to enjoy the sounds, smells, and tastes of ...
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There's something called the "Curb-Cut Effect." Research institute PolicyLink describes it as "a vib ...
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If you thought Lego’s interlocking bricks were designed solely to construct your next colourful bu ...
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Social media accessibility means that everyone can join in the conversation and the weird and wonder ...
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In today’s digital world, information is power. But for people with disabilities, access to that i ...
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The company announced that Gemini Nano capabilities are coming to the company’s accessibility feat ...
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While there is evidence that man’s relationship with wolves stretches back 400,000 years, man’s ...
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Cape Town - Learners at the Athlone School for the Blind in Bellville South are expressing their cre ...
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Digital accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can access and interact with online ...
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Over 25 years ago, the founders of MegaVoice, Tom Treseder and Ken Crowell, pioneered the developmen ...
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The long-awaited Long Cane Rally is just around the corner! ...
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The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one o ...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We know that vision loss can cause a lot of grief, which we’ ...
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Blind people have used canes as mobility tools for centuries, but it was not until after World War 1 ...
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I recently had the opportunity of exploring the concept of making the visual world accessible to the ...
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The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor instit ...
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Accessible gaming was for a long time a no-go area. It was just accepted that games couldn’t be ac ...
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25-year-old Roy Allela created the Sign-IO gloves, which are meant to enable communication between d ...
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Similar looking to barcodes used on products at the grocery store, VOICEYE encodes large amounts of ...
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The mother tongue for millions of Deaf people in South Africa is SA Sign Language (SASL), which beca ...
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Various entities put to test a concept that will help the visually impaired and blind to read. The p ...
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Braille can be a very important way for someone in employment who is blind and visually impaired acc ...
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Do's and Don'ts When Interacting with a Person who is Blind ...
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It has recently been reported that computer tech giant Lenovo is making accessibility improvements t ...
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Researchers pioneered “acoustic touch” technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vi ...
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Tips to help you interact and work better with blind people in a professional setup ...
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Developing positive strategies to attract and encourage people with a visualimpairment to apply for ...
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Researchers developed a robotic sensor using artificial intelligence to read braille at a remarkable ...
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Establishing an inclusive workplace for blind and vision-impaired employees starts with organization ...
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Qualified employees who are blind or low vision are capable. They simply need tools to do their jobs ...
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Tape Aids is a non-profit organisation that relies solely on donations to provide their services. T ...
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Visual acuity is the most common assessment of visual function. It is a simple, non-invasive measure ...
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It’s time to start a movement. An Accessible Document Revolution, if you will. ...
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Mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer went into an active volcano with Will Smith to help install sensors. ...
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It is for commerce and industry to shift their focus from disability to how blind and visually impai ...
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Are you looking for a bursary for funding your education in South Africa? We have a comprehensive on ...
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While a balanced diet is essential for overall health, paying special attention to these eye-friendl ...
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This page introduces guidelines and other standards related to web accessibility. ...
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In South Africa and in many other countries around the world, both Coins and Bank Notes have been de ...
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NSFAS, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme is yet another South African government financial s ...
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As we approach the end of 2023, it's time to reflect on the moments that shaped the year and express ...
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On 26 October Blind SA launched an isiZulu TTS SAPI voice for Windows that will work with any Window ...
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The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund’s visionary Partnership with The Centre for Coaching, situate ...
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Cape Town’s famous war memorial, the Cenotaph, has been moved to its new and final resting place i ...
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So yes, individuals who are blind or low vision can perform almost any job. If you’ve thought othe ...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… a time for holiday fun, celebration, and joyous moment ...
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When’s the last time someone asked you what is your dream? If you’re losing your vision, perhaps ...
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AI and the future of technology for people with sight loss ...
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Disability is defined as a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, ...
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Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a ...
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Tactile maps are maps designed to be read by touch. They are primarily designed for blind and partia ...
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Some children may be able to be self-directed with homework and reading, while others will need more ...
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You've probably heard it said at least once in your lifetime: "Eat more carrots! It will improve you ...
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Blindness occurs when a person loses their ability to see due to an injury, disease, or a congenital ...
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Our first Long CAne RAlly since the Covid period took place in Worcester. March 4, 2023 ...
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Jeemt sponsors 25 Orientation and Mobility Officers in South Africa. Here are 2 of their stories on ...
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In 1928, Buddy, a German Shepherd, becomes the 1st guide dog for a US citizen Morris Frank. ...
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Our congratulations goes to Sergeant Mazibuko Mtwana who received his 30 years of service with the S ...
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My Eyes and the LEGO Group partner to bring inclusive play experiences to blind and low vision Lego ...
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Eye strain is a common issue for smartphone users, often caused by prolonged use and high screen bri ...
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How to Protect Your Eyes as You Age: 4 Important Tips ...
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Project Gutenberg releases 5,000 free audiobooks using neural text-to-speech technology ...
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Introducing Be My AI (formerly Virtual Volunteer) for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision, Power ...
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At CES 2023 on Wednesday, Samsung previewed a new TV mode to help people with low or limited vision. ...
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For people with a visual impairment, accessing simple information can sometimes be difficult. How ca ...
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Parenting is challenging, and it gets even more demanding when a child has a visual impairment. As p ...
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Etiquette for interacting with people who are blind or who have low vision ...
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The Smartphone: a Revolution for the Blind and Visually Impaired! ...
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Human Sight Could Be Restored for Blind People, Thanks to These 4 New Technologies ...
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How to Create a Smart City for Blind and Visually Impaired People? ...
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‘New standard’ in wearable assistive vision tech unveiled at CES 2023 ...
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Women's Day marks the anniversary of the great women's march of 1956, where women marched to the Uni ...
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Skills Development Hub for the Blind hosts cooking competition ...
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SECTION27, Blind SA together with thirteen other endorsing organisations have written an open letter ...
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A Paralympic champion is thought to have become the first blind person to swim across Lake Geneva. ...
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A 14-year-old who spent most of his life blind can now see after an enterprising Miami doctor had th ...
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The treatment, known as Vyjuvek, uses an inactivated herpes simplex virus to deliver working copies ...
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Activists, including the blind and visually impaired, took to the streets of Pretoria yesterday in a ...
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Team SA’s Para Athletes Illuminate the World Para Athletics Championships ...
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OneButtonPIN increases security for ...
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Estée Lauder Companies launch AI app ...
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Srivastava, co-founder of Thinkerbell Labs ...
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How visually impaired and blind people use braille ...
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Thriving with blindness: surviving really isn’t enough ...
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A Caregiver's Guide to Coping With Vision Loss ...
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Mobile app helps blind hikers explore France ...
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Blind Learner is one of the top achievers in Class of 2022 ...
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Guide dog shortage: The blind people who train their own guide dogs ...
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Matric results: Visually impaired Eldorado Park teen bags four distinctions, off to UCT ...
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What do blind people see? What to know about sight for those with visual impairment. ...
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Panasonic announces ‘smart glasses for the visually impaired at CES 2023 ...
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Pope encourages association for visually-impaired to promote inclusiveness ...
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'LET THE BLIND SING' TO SHOWCASE TALENTS OF ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES ...
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How Going Blind Has Helped Me Better Manage Parkinson’s Disease ...
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Google launches Reading Mode app to help blind and partially sighted users ...
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‘Chatty’ Winston Dreams of Becoming the First Blind Tour Guide in South Africa ...
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Meet the UK's first blind, black, female barrister - who wants to change people's perceptions of wha ...
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Kellogg’s changes cereal boxes to help blind, low-vision shoppers ...
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Colourful art brings light to blind Edmonton artist’s life ‘There’s always a way’ ...
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Haleon harnesses Microsoft’s Seeing AI technology to make health product information more accessib ...
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After a lifetime of blindness, newly sighted can immediately identify human locomotion ...
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Synesthesia in a congenitally blind individual ...
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This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform socie ...
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Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges ...
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Blind SA allocates bursaries to blind and partially sighted persons Alrode’s Blind SA is grateful ...
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New Technology Will Allow Those Who Are Completely Blind To Play Trackmania ...
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100th guide-dog litter conceived via frozen semen artificial insemination at UP programme ...
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Meet world's only blind cricket commentator: I rely on the stump microphones ...
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Why we should observe Remembrance Day in South Africa ...
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City of Cape Town partners with Tape Aids to provide access to audiobook ...
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Will it be possible to treat inherited blindness in adults? ...
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No computer? No problem – visually impaired kids learn to code using old-fashioned puzzles ...
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Little Habits that make people stronger and more resilient ...
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Blind people can now convert material to braille as ConCourt rules Copyright Act unconstitutional ...
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App to help blind people navigate public transit to debut in Washington ...
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For blind internet users, the fix can be worse than the flaws ...
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5 Ways to Check the Accessibility of Your Website ...
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Eyes closed to increasing number of avoidably blind ...
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October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month ...
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Marco Hartse recently won first prize as part of a national COVID-19 vaccine awareness art competiti ...
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5 Facts about heritage day South Africa you need to know ...
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Quiet electric cars put blind people in danger warns, visually impaired man ...
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Australian audio-only video game made for visually-impaired people ...
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‘A dream come true’: Baylor Study uses 3D printing to make scientific data accessible for the bl ...
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A Pakistani Student Invented Device For Blind People To Make them See The World ...
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Casual Day in support of persons living with disabilities ...
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SHARON GOOSEN, INNOVATION FOR THE BLIND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PRACTITIONER ...
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Top 5 tips to ace the interview with a disability ...
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Top ten apps for visually impaired students ...
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Note-taking hacks for students with memory problems ...
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A Visually Impaired Student’s Zeal To Defy Odds ...
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SA Guide Dog Association Opens Applications for Autism Support Dogs ...
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Humans Can Learn to 'Echolocate' in Just 10 Weeks, Experiment Shows ...
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How do you describe the beauty of mother nature to a blind child? ...
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Nelson Mandela University: Disability Services Gears Up To Serve Visually Impaired Students ...
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PCB announces Rs1 million rewards for blind and deaf cricket teams ...
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Fourteen blind authors publish a book on life experiences ...
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SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND COMMUNIQUE ...
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Professional Speakers Association Recognises Speakers with Disabilities ...
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Inaccessibility of railway system for disabled persons highlighted in user test ...
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Being blind, Sophie's sons used to have to do absolutely everything for her. This included walking h ...
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Brain stretching and eye opening By Archie Roberts ...
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The Holiday Blues: Professional Tips on How to Cope ...
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Advocate RW (Mike) Bowen was widely known in South Africa during the years between 1922 and 1948 as ...
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On Saturday 28th August 2021 some forty military veterans supported by ten learners from Pretoria Bo ...
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Landi het 'n paar insigte met ons gedeel oor haar lewe, die uitdagings wat sy oorkom het en om 'n ma ...
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Celebrating Women - Landi Engelbrecht Landi shared some insights with us about her life, the challe ...
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For those of you who do not know us James was war blinded (A St Dunstan’s beneficiary). I have a p ...
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