by VR Horizons | Nov 17, 2014 | Accessibility, braille, News
In an exciting update from the VR Horizons Article posted in March of 2014, Braigo- LEGO-made Braille Printer by 12-year-old Inventor, innovative inventor and entrepreneur Shubham Banerjee has received confirmation that Intel Capital will be investing into his company...
by VR Horizons | Oct 2, 2014 | Accessibility, Disability Employment, living with disabilities, News
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and all members of VR Horizons are encouraged to participate. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied...
by VR Horizons | Sep 11, 2014 | Accessibility, News, traveling with disabilities
Within the last five years ridesharing companies like Lyft, Zipcar and Uber have exploded in popularity in cities across the country. The service is a great way to combat traffic, rising gas prices and navigating a busy city. However, until September 3rd, individuals...
by VR Horizons | Aug 27, 2014 | Accessibility, gaming with disabilities, News
Video games are for everyone now, the concept of accessible video game design is sweeping the industry. While it may seem strange to create and design a video game that is lead through audible noise rather than visually stimulating through videos, designers are taking...
by VR Horizons | Jun 3, 2014 | Accessibility, living with disabilities, News
Assistive technology is reaching new levels as the disability community is being better represented in technology needs, legislature and business. Emergency communication can be difficult for those who are non-verbal, deaf or just have difficulty communicating in...
by VR Horizons | May 16, 2014 | Accessibility, braille, living with disabilities, News, Technology
Utilizing new 3D printing technology, London-Based firm, OwnFone, has released the first ever pre-programmable Braille Phone to go on sale. The item itself is highly customizable since the technology of 3D printing is so adaptable. For those who can’t read...
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