Focus Newsletter for October-December 2024
ACBI News
Glide AI Mobility Aid Webinar - September 23, 2024, 1PM Eastern
Glide is the world's first self-guided, AI-powered mobility aid designed to help the blind and low-vision community navigate more confidently, comfortably, and safely.
Powered by Glidance's Sensible Wayfinding System - a high intensity computer vision...
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Fishers native Noah Malone wins Paralympics gold medal after disqualification
Urge Congress to Fund and Support Critical HCBS Legislation
The Legislation and Advocacy committee of American Council of the Blind of Indiana (ACBI) wants to bring attention to an action alert we received from the advocacy committee of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) who received this action alert...
How Brittany Hewitt Fought for School Accessibility in Indiana
When Harper's school denied an easy adaptation for students with CVI, her mother Brittany Hewitt proved that she is her daughter's strongest advocate.
Special 2024 Convention Issue of the Focus Newsletter
Honda App Helps Blind Passengers Enjoy the Ride
Honda Scenic Audio is a new AI-based application designed in partnership with Perkins School for the Blind's global DisabilityTech Community. The app gives people who are blind and visually impaired a way to better enjoy a car ride by providing descriptions...
Glidance Raises $1.5M to Develop Robots for the Visually Impaired
Glide uses AI and navigational robotics to help blind and low-vision individuals increase their independence. Glidance said the robot adapts to an individual’s pace while ensuring they avoid obstacles. The robot can also provide some understanding...
Focus Newsletter for April-June 2024
Florida International University Students Invent New Sensory System for the Visually Impaired
Engineering undergrads' tech innovation aims to increase the safety and independence of those with blindness - and their startup is attracting attention