About 12 million Americans over the age of 40 are blind or visually impaired, according to the CDC. Because of the variety of visual impairments that exist, it’s difficult to generalize about the ...

Ryder was born with the conditions microphthalmia and coloboma, which severely impairs his vision.

As part of WBOY and Homefinder's Plus Real Estate's initiative to celebrate women during March, this week, we introduce you to Rebecca Coakley.

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A Bay Area company believes a little glass and some cutting-edge technology could offer a new kind of world view to visually impaired people. Kevin Chao of Oakland, who's been blind since the age of ...

In constant evolution, the world of board games is trying to become more inclusive and accessible for all players, whatever their disabilities. So some game publishers are trying to adapt their games ...

A wave of new technology could soon improve everyday life for many of the 250 million people with impaired vision. "Years ago, I couldn't do financial things without help," said Mario Percinic, a ...

French firm Thales is launching a credit card that interacts with a user’s smartphone to provide audio cues and transaction confirmations. Stephanie Khoeung’s white walking cane glides along a ...

Residents of Pocklington Lodge are fearful for the future after the building was put up for sale.

KYIV, Ukraine >> Sunlight filters through shattered windows, casting a glow upon the dusty furniture and fragments of glass strewn across the floor of the office belonging to Oleksandr Vinkovskyi, ...

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