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What’s New in Prodigi for Windows v1.6

User navigating on a computer with Prodigi for Windows.

What’s New in Prodigi for Windows v1.6 Home / News / What’s New in Prodigi for Windows v1.6 We are excited to share that Prodigi for Windows v1.6 introduces a new Windows-style interface option, a new Apps application, support for a new Bluetooth keyboard, updated Acapela voices, and improvements to usability, responsiveness, and overall stability. […]

Accessible education is moving forward, but is the gap getting wider?

Accessible education through assistive technology for blind students.

Accessible education is moving forward, but is the gap getting wider? Home / News / Blogs / Accessible education is moving forward, but is the gap getting wider? Access to education for students who are blind or have low vision has improved dramatically over the past decades. Inclusive education policies are now widespread, and assistive […]

Playing, learning, and connecting: New games on Monarch expand what’s possible

Tactile braille drawings supporting student learning.

Playing, learning, and connecting: New games on Monarch expand what’s possible Home / News / Blogs / Playing, learning, and connecting: New games on Monarch expand what’s possible Monarch is no longer just a tool for reading and accessing information. It is becoming a platform for play, exploration, and connection through a growing library of […]

Jim Halliday STEAM innovation bursary 2026

Anonymous person representing a candidate for a bursary.

Jim Halliday STEAM innovation bursary 2026 Home / News / Company news/ Jim Halliday STEAM innovation bursary 2026 Applications are now open The Jim Halliday bursary supports students who are blind or have low vision who are exploring ideas in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics. It recognizes projects that aim to improve accessibility and […]

Smart glasses in higher education: new paths for learning and accessibility

Blind student using a braille display connected to a laptop in a classroom.

Smart glasses in higher education: new paths for learning and accessibility Home / News / Blogs / Smart glasses in higher education: new paths for learning and accessibility Wearable technology has quietly entered the university classroom, and researchers at the University of Notre Dame believe it is worth paying attention to now, before the technology […]

A powerful partnership. A shared mission. An incredible opportunity.

HumanWare BrailleNote evolve braille display shown with the text “HumanWare + Vispero,” with orange and blue light waves symbolizing collaboration between the two companies.

We are proud to announce that BrailleNote evolve is evolving into something even greater. HumanWare and Vispero have joined forces in a powerful partnership, united by a mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired, opening doors to learning, awareness, and opportunities that help them thrive. As part of this collaboration, we are […]

Matching assistive technology to classroom tasks

Student using an explore 12 with a stylus for studying.

Matching assistive technology to classroom tasks Home / News / Blogs / Matching assistive technology to classroom tasks In today’s classrooms, students access information in many different ways. Textbooks, worksheets, digital platforms, diagrams, and handwritten notes all require different forms of visual or tactile access. For students with low vision or who are blind, the […]

On the road this spring: Innovating accessibility

Trade show booth for HumanWare showcasing assistive technologies, with several people talking and demonstrating products in an exhibition hall.

As we move into the spring months, HumanWare is proud to participate in key conferences and international events from March through May focused on accessibility, inclusion, and innovation—bringing together professionals who share our mission of empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision through. March 2026 March 9–13, 2026 — CSUN Assistive Technology Conference […]