Stream 3 version 1.6: More control!
We’re happy to start the new year with a great new Stream 3 version! Focused on giving you more control over your experience, here are just a few of the features you’ll find after updating your Stream. Improved bookshelf navigation By default, your bookshelf navigation remains the same. However, by adjusting the settings, you can […]
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for low vision: Real-life support for everyday tasks
In sight loss or low vision care, the goal is not to restore sight but to support functional vision and independence through practical strategies and technology. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are increasingly being considered as a sensible option for addressing everyday visual challenges. For many people, these challenges emerge gradually with age, as vision becomes […]
Digital magnifiers in clinical practice: myth or opportunity?
Low vision digital magnifiers are often underutilized in clinical practice — not because they don’t work, but because of persistent myths related to time, profitability, and patient retention. The reality? When optometrists and opticians work together, digital magnifiers integrate naturally into both clinical care and optical workflows. Let’s debunk the three most common myths. Myth […]
When work is information, accessibility is job infrastructure
AFB’s analysis of the 2023 Current Population Survey shows a large employment gap for working age adults with “vision difficulty”: 42% of women and 40% of men (ages 16 to 64) were employed, compared with 68% and 76% for people without disabilities. The same fact sheet points to barriers that start early, including accessible hiring […]
Macular degeneration: Practical solutions for vision loss
Keep doing what you love! Macular degeneration, most commonly age-related macular degeneration (AMD), can blur or distort central vision, making it harder to read, recognize faces, drive, or do close-up tasks like cooking and home repairs. Importantly, AMD typically does not cause complete blindness, as peripheral vision is often preserved. When central vision changes, many […]
Monarch 1.4 redefines access to braille with Google Drive and eBraille
Named one of the Best Invention of 2025 by TIME, Monarch now benefits from the 1.4 update, which provides access to Google Drive and much more. We are pleased to share significant new features for the Monarch including the addition of Google Drive access, JAWS terminal support via Bluetooth, and eBraille. The Monarch, developed by […]
Prodigi for Windows v1.5: a smarter AI assistant and audiobooks
We are excited to share that Prodigi for Windows v1.5 expands the Prodigi AI Assistant, adds ten more libraries and audiobook support to Books, and improves reading, navigation, and overall stability. Prodigi AI Assistant Now available as its own app in the Main Carousel Use the new AI Assistant tile for general questions and help […]
New Update – Braille learning tables and a new recording application
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest firmware update for the Brailliant BI X and Mantis braille display! This update introduces learning braille tables, a recording application and support for the upcoming eBraille format. Watch the version 2.6 introduction Video Here’s what’s new: Learning braille Tables A new set of learning braille tables is now available in its own category called “English braille […]
How smart glasses support people who are blind: real-world use of Ray-Ban Meta
Smart wearables are quickly shifting from “cool consumer tech” to something much more meaningful: everyday tools that can support independence, confidence, and participation. For people who are blind, smart glasses can play a valuable role in daily life by providing quick access to information and context in real-world situations. That matters to everyone in our […]
Supporting a global movement for braille literacy
HumanWare is proud to support the ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign as a Diamond Sponsor, joining a worldwide movement dedicated to advancing braille literacy and inclusion for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Led by the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) and the World Blind Union (WBU), […]