Blog – BlindSquare

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by Caleigh Nevin

BlindSquare Responds to Request for Help for Ukraine

On March 31st, we were approached by Igor Kushni, a Ukrainian BlindSquare user, seeking help on behalf of persons who are blind and partially sighted in Ukraine. We immediately put a plan into action to support them. Below is Igor’s plea for help for Ukrainian refugees.

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Caleigh Nevin

Enabling Adventure for the Blind at Heartland Forest in Niagara Falls

Image of Joe Green, a Fort-Erie Resident who has been legally blind since birth, enjoying and navigating the Niagara Falls Heartland Forest trails with the assistance of a friend and the BlindSquare Event app. At BlindSquare, our mission is to create innovative and accessible technology that enables people of all abilities to navigate the world easily and confidently.

November 1, 2022November 4, 2022 by Caleigh Nevin

Over 300 RBC Bank Branches Across Canada Now Offer Greater Independence for Canadians with Vision Loss

305 RBC branches (about 25% of the Canadian network) recently introduced the BlindSquare app to their customers to offer greater independence for those with vision loss. It’s estimated that 1.5 million Canadians identify as having some form of sight loss, which can be a barrier when entering unfamiliar locations such as shops, banks, new streets, etc.

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Caleigh Nevin

St. John’s, NL, Launches BlindSquare Pilot Program in Partnership with CNIB

The City of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, recently partnered with our friends at CNIB to launch BlindSquare Event, a free accessible navigation and wayfinding tool, in their Downtown Pedestrian Mall to increase accessibility for those with low vision or blindness.

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Caleigh Nevin

Join Us In Supporting World Blind Union’s Ukrainian Benefit Concert

Since the declaration of war on Ukraine, the World Blind Union (WBU) has prepared an initiative to provide support for Ukrainians. In particular, those who are blind or partially sighted experiencing unimaginable challenges; challenges that are intensified by barriers to transportation, communication, and access to information.

December 19, 2021December 20, 2021 by Caleigh Nevin

Synergy – The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Witness the synergy with two practice-leading products, Sunu Band and BlindSquare. Sunu Band, The best complement for your white cane or guide dog, it protects your head and upper body by warning you through vibrations when an object or person is getting close.

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 by Caleigh Nevin

BlindSquare Among CityLab’s Roundup of Apps Redefining Accessibility

BlindSquare was recently featured in CityLab’s roundup of apps that are redefining accessibility; an impressive list of tools opening new pathways for people with disabilities. With COVID-19 came a new way of life; a world of remote work, oftentimes leading to a digital divide for those with visual impairments.

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Caleigh Nevin

Canadian Geographic Announces the Largest Accessibility Project in North America

Congratulations are in order for Ashley Nemeth, motivational speaker, writer, and blogger for her feature in Canadian Geographic’s magazine issue announcing the largest accessibility project in North America. In this article, Ashley shares her experience as an individual who is totally blind navigating through Wascana Park, Regina, and the enrichment that the BlindSquare app now offers to this experience.

June 30, 2021August 17, 2021 by Caleigh Nevin

Sunu Band x BlindSquare Join Forces for Enhanced Accessibility

Today, we’re proud to announce our latest venture into making the world a more accessible place. Sunu Band, the advanced mobility aid for those who are blind or have vision loss, uses sonar and echolocation to detect objects in the user’s path.

May 18, 2021August 17, 2021 by Caleigh Nevin

Our 10th Anniversary Gift to You This Global Accessibility Awareness Day

BlindSquare, the most used and recognized waypoint navigation application for persons who are blind, partially-sighted or deafblind, today announces another first. Ilkka Pirttimaa (CEO and creator of BlindSquare) in celebration of its 10 year anniversary, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and in cooperation with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).