Accessibility for Visually Impaired During Solar Eclipse

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
People who are blind or visually impaired will be able to experience the 2024 solar eclipse through sound and touch devices, allowing them to hear and feel the celestial event. Technology such as the LightSound device and the Cadence tablet provide an accessible way for these individuals to participate in the eclipse viewing experience.

Key Points

  • The LightSound device translates changing light into sounds, allowing visually impaired individuals to hear the eclipse
  • The Cadence tablet from Tactile Engineering provides a tactile experience of feeling the moon move over the sun
  • Collaboration between Wanda Díaz-Merced and Allyson Bieryla led to the development of these accessible devices

Pros

  • Provides a unique and inclusive way for visually impaired individuals to experience a solar eclipse
  • Incorporates technology to translate visual phenomena into auditory and tactile experiences