
News & Updates
The members of Seesaw Service take great pride in sharing updates about the visually impaired community and their volunteer experiences.
Below are some of the latest articles!
Additional blog entries can be explored at https://seesawclub.blogspot.com/.

2025년 10월 3일
Simon & Schuster Children's to adapt novel picture book for visually impaired children
Simon & Schuster Children’s and charity Living Paintings created a tactile, braille, and audio version of Supertato to give visually impaired children access to imaginative and educational storytelling.

2025년 9월 17일
This Company is Making Tablets for Visually Impaired
The Dot Pad is an AI-powered tactile tablet that enables blind users to feel and interact with digital content through touch, revolutionizing accessibility and independence.

2025년 8월 13일
Tutoring with the Blind in New York
Tutored a visually impaired student in science for her GED exam at a New York library, developing creative teaching methods and forming a meaningful, inspiring connection.

2025년 7월 17일
The Intensity of Showdown: Volunteering at the Tournament
Volunteered as a scorekeeper at a showdown tournament for visually impaired athletes, experiencing the intense focus and passion of the finals while gaining deep respect and inspiration from the athletes’ determination.

2025년 6월 22일
New Technology Lets Visually Impaired Fans Feel the Game
OneCourt, a Seattle startup, created a tactile broadcasting device that lets blind fans feel live sports in real time through a haptic tabletop mat, making games accessible and inclusive like never before.

2025년 5월 29일
Apple's Vision Pro Is Transforming Lives with Inclusive Technology
Apple’s Vision Pro app uses AI, LiDAR, and AR to help visually impaired users navigate their surroundings through touch and sound.

2025년 4월 10일
Visually Impaired Artists and Their Impact To the World
Visually impaired artists use touch, sound, and technology to create art, overcoming barriers and enriching the art world with unique perspectives.

2025년 2월 18일
Improvements made to assist travelers with visual impairments at Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport improved accessibility for visually impaired travelers by adding color contrasts to seating, walls, and doorways. Guided by the Guernsey Blind Association, these small yet impactful changes reduce stress and enhance safety, setting an example for other airports to follow.

2024년 12월 3일
White Cane Awareness Walk
EYECAN’s White Cane Awareness Walk in St. Helier raised awareness about the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and helped build a safer, more inclusive community.

2024년 9월 13일
Paralympian Melanie Barratt: First Blind Woman to Swim the English Channel
Melanie Barratt, a Paralympian gold medallist from Leamington Spa, has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel.

2024년 9월 11일
Blind Cricket: A Game Beyond Sight
Cricket is a sport beloved by millions, and now, thanks to innovation and determination, it’s accessible to the blind.

2024년 9월 7일
Paralympics spectators learn when to be silent and when to cheer during visually impaired events
These sports events for the visually impaired, especially, need an accurate attitude towards the intense energy playing on.

2024년 9월 6일
Smart Shoes
In order to give the visually impaired individuals the same quality of life as those who have normal vision, researchers across the globe developed a technological solution—smart shoes.

2024년 7월 27일
Translator Training
Initially, it seemed like a straightforward task, but I soon realized there was much more to it.

2024년 7월 25일
First-ever blind barbie doll released to promote inclusivity
Barbie has always been a cherished toy and icon among children, and recently its company, Mattel, has delved into the creation of more diverse toys to promote inclusivity.