Accessible tech is getting better than ever
From phones built for the visually impaired to sign language customer service and smart TV accessibility features, this year's CSUN Assistive Technology Conference showcased how mainstream companies and startups alike are making everyday life more accessible. Be My Eyes also announced a major milestone: one million blind users and 10 million volunteers worldwide.
LG Comfort Kit -- accessibility accessories for existing appliances
LG ThinQ On -- smart home features for the hearing impaired
LG TV accessibility features -- real-time captions, magnification, simultaneous speaker/hearing aid audio
Kapsys -- simple phone for the blind with large buttons and voice control
360 Direct Access -- sign language-based customer support connecting deaf customers directly with deaf representatives
Amazon accessibility initiatives -- general accessibility efforts across their products
Be My Eyes -- app connecting blind and low-vision users to sighted volunteers via live video
Be My Eyes Workplace -- connects blind workers with co-workers for help with secure files