I think the feeling of independence has no parallel. And this same feeling is valued to great heights by people with some physical impairment. We have products for everything, be it luxury or survival, but I wonder whether a device has hatched to take care of the blind single-handedly, without seeking the presence of well-wishers. The Jojo by Inga Paukšte-Urb is probably the answer to my question. Though it looks like a funky disc-man with little absurd choice of colors, the device, unlike its name, packs some serious functionality. With big cities known for cars slicing on the roads and less of kind pedestrians, this navigation device gives out directions in a human voice and ensures safe movement in the city. The GPS-enabled device gets its dose of information with the help of ultrasonic sensors. If visiting a new place reminds you of the blues of being lost and running helter-skelter, this device could ensure safe and right commuting. I think if issues of availability and cost (if any) would be tackled for this device, the world will no longer associate the term “impairment” with being blind.

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