RIM has filed for a new patent that will reportedly make the Blackberry more user-friendly for the blind. The patent is called the multi-tap keyboard interface whose intent is to add some auditory feedback when pressing the keys to help the visually impaired. Blackberry users will only have to press a short series of keys [...]

This is not the first time we have heard of an app made especially for the blind. This time, it is the LookTel Mobile Software that is being pushed as the new app made to help blind people. It works by simply pointing a device loaded with the app on any object. The app will [...]

Verizon Wireless announced a new service available for the blind and visually impaired customers. The application is Talk and it will help you convert text into speech so you can take advantage of a variety of features like phone numbers, caller ID, SMS messages, emails and notes. Using voice only, Talk users will be able [...]

In these modern times we should definitely be able to communicate no matter what. That’s why this Silicon Touch iPhone case comes in handy. The visually impaired can now use an iPhone. The case has a selection of bas-relief buttons which cover the touchscreen thus making various buttons accessible to the blind. The concept is [...]

Apple plans to work together with the state of Massachusetts to use the VoiceOver technology from Mac OS X in iTunes and iPod in order to make them usable by the blind. Apple’s new iPod nano already has some features which are blind-friendly. The shake to shuffle function and the optional spoken interface to help [...]