Inspiring future technologies for everyone


We believe that technology has huge potential to transform the ways in which blind and partially sighted people get out and about. That is why we've worked with Microsoft to develop a concept of how things might look soon, if we all pull together to make our vision a reality. 'A Family Day Out' shows how future technologies could enable people with a range of sight loss to easily make safe, informative and enjoyable journeys. It also shows the massive impact that devices and technology services could have on everyone's lives - not just blind and partially sighted people.

To realise the concepts demonstrated in this film requires collaborative working between technology companies, transport providers, retailers, entertainment venues and policy makers. By working together, we can deliver a society-wide solution to address mobility and independence for all.

To get involved contact:
letsmakeithappen@guidedogs.org.uk

A family day out

Microsoft

In this film we follow a blind man, his 11 year old son and his partially sighted father-in-law on a family day out in London. The film demonstrates technology concepts that will greatly enhance the quality of life for blind and visually impaired people. These concepts provide the right information, in the right format and at the right time to remove moments of anxiety and provide an enriched mobility experience.