However, a team of developers from Uganda has created the Blind Assistant app, which can read documents aloud to help address this issue. Susan Nakajje, one of the co-founders of the Blind Assistant app, shared that they initially teach users how to use smartphones. However, the Blind Assistant app has addressed these issues, allowing us to read independently and at our own pace." The Blind Assistant app, created by Suzie Water Harvesting Co., is just one of many accessibility apps utilizing the camera, mobility, and connectivity of smartphones. The Blind Assistant app allows students to independently read text in real-time, eliminating the need for assistance from peers or teachers.

Source: Ethiopian News August 05, 2024 11:46 UTC