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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 14일

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 12일

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 8일

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 7일

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 28일

Translator Training

Initially, it seemed like a straightforward task, but I soon realized there was much more to it.

2024년 7월 26일

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.

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