What does being visually impaired mean?

It is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means.

Challenges faced by the visually impaired

Difficulty With Computers

In todays job environment,computers are a necessary part of the job.However,the visually impaired usually face problems as they have difficulty seeing the letters on the keys of the keyboard.

Difficulty Communicating

In today's society,mobile phones play a huge role in interacting with others.However,the visually impaired might not be able to see the tiny keyboard provided by the phone.


Solution to solve their challenges

A voice assisted keyboard

The "Soundboard" reads out the word keyed in by the user and notifies the user if there is a certain spelling mistake made. This enables them to be assured that they have typed in the correct words and also allows them to perform tasks like anyone else.

Functions of the "Soundboard"

The "Soundboard" reads out the word that was typed everytime the user hits a punctuation key or the space bar.It has a built in dictionary that is able to identify words and alert the user if the word they typed does not exist in the dictionary.


The "Soundboard"

Our Product

This product will be effective in helping the visually impaired as it enables them to express themselves without having troubles seeing the letters on their keyboard. It also helps them to find jobs, most of which require working with computers. Hence, this keyboard wil be an advantage towards the visually impaired and is able to help them in their lives.

The Output