New App Makes Travel for Visually Impaired Easier at Winnipeg Airport
‘Aira’ is a new mobile app aimed at making travel for the visually impaired easier at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. All blind and low-vision travellers can download the app for free and get connected to trained professionals, called Aira Agents, via the app or smart glasses (via CHVN Radio). Aira Agents, who can see a user’s...
University of Guelph Installs New Wayfinding System to Help Visually Impaired Students
According to a new report from CBC News, the University of Guelph will be installing a new wayfinding system that will help students who are visually impaired or blind. The Canadian university will make BlindSquare available for students around the campus this fall. Students will be easily able to access the wayfinding system by downloading an...