by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | News
A new form of contact lens, Mojo Lens uses augmented reality to project images to a functioning portion of the retina of people with low vision. This makes it possible to “see turn-by-turn directions while walking, important steps for replacing an unfamiliar machine...
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | News
National Volunteer Week: April 18 – 24 Volunteers are at the core of so much of the work we do. National Volunteer Week, established in 1974, celebrates and recognizes those who lend their time to many, many causes and concerns, “Shining A Light on the People and...
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | News
Back in 2014, Uber was sued for “discriminating against blind people and their dogs…,” resulting in a 2016 $2.6 billion settlement and agreement to change its policies. This apparently was not fully realized and, in this latest case, Lisa Irving and her dog won in...
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | News
Seeking a way to help diabetic patients “take matters into their own hands,” Dr. Arna Gundmundsdottir of Iceland and her team sought to create a way to help people monitor their eye health. The resulting RetinaRisk app uses an algorithm that enables patients to...
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | News
HBO Max, following a settlement between WarnerMedia and blindness advocacy groups, met its deadline to offer 1,500 hours of audio described entertainment, reported The Verge. You have to pay to play, of course, but there are 74 movies including “Aquaman”, “The Polar...
