Introduction: The Intersection of Art, Disability, and Urban Experience On November 1, 2024, the vibrant city of Providence, Rhode Island, witnessed the unveiling of a groundbreaking public art installation titled “The Blind Urban Subject.” This innovative project, a collaboration between students from Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), aims to illuminate […]
Visual Impairment
The Future of Accessibility: How Generative AI Transforms Lives
Introduction to WorldScribe and Its Significance The University of Michigan has recently unveiled WorldScribe, a pioneering software tool designed to provide real-time descriptions of surroundings for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This innovative application leverages generative AI language models to interpret images captured by a smartphone camera, delivering audio and text descriptions […]
Boston College Students Create Hue Device for Visually Impaired
## Innovative Solutions for Accessibility: The Role of U.S. Colleges in Advancing Assistive Technology In the summer of 2024, two engineering students from Boston College, Melanie Cotta and Echo Panana, showcased their innovative device named Hue at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) annual InVenture Prize competition held at Florida State University (2024 USNews Ranking: 53) […]
Professor Sharon A. Bentley Appointed as New Dean of UC Berkeley School of Optometry
Sharon A. Bentley: A New Era for the University of California-Berkeley School of Optometry On July 9, 2024, the University of California-Berkeley (2024 USNews Ranking: 15) School of Optometry announced the appointment of Sharon A. Bentley as its new dean. Bentley, who is currently a professor of optometry at Queensland University of Technology, as well […]