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Japan's transport ministry launched a new safety program teaching people with visual impairments to navigate railway platforms with white canes. The training pairs mobility instructors with visually impaired participants at real train stations to prevent falls while permanent safety barriers are installed.
Nine Greek students aged 12-14 are heading to the world's largest robotics competition after creating a hands-on kit that makes archaeology accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. Their invention lets people touch and experience history in ways museums never could.
Chhonzin Angmo lost her eyesight at 8 years old, but in May 2025, she became the world's first visually impaired woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Her journey from a child facing blindness to standing atop the world's highest peak proves that determination can light the path when vision cannot.
A visually impaired para-athlete from Tamil Nadu who competed internationally despite losing her parents young just landed a government coaching position. K. Sivagami's journey from orphan to national medalist shows what determination can achieve.
Charlotte, 64, lost her sight at 17 due to a rare genetic disease. New AI-powered glasses are giving her the independence she hasn't had in decades.
A new $380 AI-powered headset developed by NUS researchers is helping visually impaired Singaporeans shop, commute, and navigate daily life without assistance. The device answers questions in real time and alerts users when their bus or ride arrives.
A Bengaluru startup just launched sleek eyewear that reads text, recognizes faces, and identifies obstacles for people with complete vision loss. The glasses look like regular eyewear, ending the stigma of bulky assistive devices.