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How can we help people who are born blind or lose their sight later in life?

We can think from multiple perspectives—creativity, technology, design, education, and community—to help people who are born blind or lose their sight later in life. Below are some concrete directions and ideas:

1. Creative Technology Aids

Smart Perception Devices

  • Wearable devices: Wristbands or glasses that use ultrasound, radar, or cameras to detect obstacles, and provide alerts through vibration or voice.
  • Smart insoles: Detect changes in ground height, stairs, or obstacles, and guide walking through vibrations.

Voice and AI Assistance

  • Use AI image recognition to describe the surroundings in real time.
  • Convert documents or photos into speech or tactile Braille, assisting with learning and work.

2. Arts and Creative Experiences

Tactile Art

Design touchable 3D paintings, sculptures, or music-interactive installations, allowing visually impaired individuals to “see” art.

Music and Soundscape Design

Create works that can be perceived through stereo sound or vibration.

Scent or Temperature Interactive Devices

Convey emotions or scenes through scent, airflow, or temperature, enhancing multi-sensory experiences.

3. Daily Life Assistance

Tactile-Oriented Design

  • Home labeling systems: Use different textures, patterns, or raised dots to distinguish items.
  • Public spaces: Tactile guiding paths and sound-emitting elevator buttons.

Smart Home

Integrate voice control or AI to operate lighting and appliances, reducing everyday obstacles.

4. Education and Community

Creative STEM Education

Courses specifically for visually impaired learners in science, programming, or arts, using tactile, audio, or voice interactions.

Community Platforms

  • Create supportive communities for visually impaired individuals to share tools, experiences, and creative works.
  • Collaborate with designers and students to co-create assistive devices or artworks.

5. Entrepreneurship and Design Competitions

Encourage designers, students, and makers to participate in “Blind-Friendly Creative Challenges” to develop:

  • Perception devices
  • Multi-sensory art
  • Daily-life aids or educational games

Core Principles

  • Multi-sensory substitution: Use touch, sound, scent, and temperature to compensate for vision.
  • Smart technology integrated into daily life: Simple, immediate, and low-cost.
  • Art and education as part of life: Not just assistance, but also joy and autonomy.