Introduction
In a collaborative initiative between Rotary Club and Vision-Aid, a total of 34 visually impaired and blind individuals received Smart Vision Glasses. The beneficiaries, identified with the support of Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, came from across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
This effort reflects the shared commitment of all partners to enable, educate, and empower persons with visual impairment through assistive technology.
About Smart Vision Glasses
Smart Vision Glasses are innovative, AI-powered assistive devices designed to enhance the independence and confidence of people with vision loss. Their benefits include:
Object and obstacle detection: Helping users navigate safely in unfamiliar environments.
Reading assistance: Reading printed and digital text aloud, enabling access to books, documents, and signage.
Facial and product recognition: Identifying people, products, and surroundings, thus improving social interactions and daily functioning.
Voice-guided controls: Hands-free operation that makes the glasses simple and practical for everyday use.
By integrating these features, the Smart Vision Glasses open new possibilities for education, livelihood, and social inclusion.
Acknowledgements
Vision- Aid and Rotary Club: Joint sponsors of the Smart Vision Glasses, ensuring that technology reaches those who need it most. Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital For their continued partnership in identifying deserving beneficiaries and enabling impactful outreach.
We remain deeply grateful to all partners, supporters, and volunteers whose contributions made this initiative possible.
Conclusion
This distribution marks another step towards bridging the accessibility gap for persons with visual impairment. With technology like Smart Vision Glasses, beneficiaries can aspire to live with greater dignity, independence, and opportunities.
Vision-Aid and Rotary Club reaffirm their commitment to creating inclusive communities where no one is left behind.
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