Since 1988, HumanWare has developed over 50 intuitive solutions that transform the lives of people with visual impairments. Our technology, used in homes, classrooms, and workplaces, has empowered over 1 million people worldwide to live independently.
We are proud to announce our official certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp), a natural progression in our commitment to students, professionals, and seniors with visual impairments.
“As a company dedicated to empowering the blind community and individuals with visual impairments, we are thrilled to join other businesses committed to higher standards,” says Bruce Miles, head of HumanWare and Essilor Luxottica’s General Manager, Professional Solutions for the Canadian market. “This certification is a testament to our team’s passion and dedication. It’s an important milestone, but not the finish line. We will continue to innovate and deepen our positive impact.”
Our CSR Initiatives
- Inclusion: Approximately 10% of our employees have a visual disability.
- ISO 9001:2015 certification: Ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Medical Device Regulation (MDR): Our products are designed to meet the needs of people requiring assistive technology. We ensure that all our products meet the stringent MDR requirements.
- Promoting literacy, inclusion, and accessibility through our global network.
- Sustainable productivity: Optimizing resources, energy, and human capital to increase value while minimizing environmental and societal impact.
A global reach on a human scale
Recognized as an industry leader, our mission is to develop solutions that enable people living with visual impairments and vision loss to realize their potential and maintain their autonomy. Through the dedication of our employees and partners in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and our worldwide distribution network, we improve the quality of life for our customers by promoting literacy, inclusion, and accessibility.