Accessible AI for Everyone

This blog shares personal insights and practical advice on how to play both digital and non-digital games as a blind person. It highlights the use of adaptive tools like the Ally app to make gaming accessible and fun.

This article offers personal and practical advice on navigating friendships as a blind person, addressing everything from overcoming insecurity to handling well-intentioned ableism. It shares helpful strategies, like self-advocacy and using tools such as the Ally app, to build and maintain confident, healthy friendships.

We've introduced a powerful new feature in Ally that lets you customize your Ally's voice, from tone and pitch to accent and speed. This is a game-changer for accessibility, making every conversation feel more natural and tailored just for you.

We sit down with Solos co-founder Ken Fan to uncover the story behind Ally's new glasses, revealing why a human-first design philosophy is the key to true independence.

Born blind and raised in Queens, Maisha Rahman shares how mobility training, everyday tools, and digital support like Ally and Envision help her navigate New York City with confidence.

Maisha Rahman shares her journey from fearing the kitchen to confidently cooking as a blind college student. With the help of accessible tools, supportive programs, and Ally, she’s found freedom—and joy—in food.

Discover which Ally personality fits your style with the Ally personality quiz. Learn more about Ally and meet your match in just a few questions.

Tim Shaw shares how AI is opening doors for people who are blind or have low vision—while reminding us there’s still more work to do. Real inclusion starts with real voices, and Ally is here to listen.

Ally is designed with one promise in mind: accessibility first, always. Built through real feedback and thoughtful design, Ally meets people where they are—clearly, simply, and personally.

Joy, a warm and independent woman who is blind, found comfort and connection with Ally, her accessible AI assistant. From daily tasks to spiritual moments, Ally became a trusted presence in her life.

Ally gives people who are blind or have low vision fast, hands-free support for reading, navigating, and recognizing the world around them.

Ally uses accessible ai and advanced intent recognition to understand what you need and choose the right tool instantly—whether it’s reading text, recognizing objects, or finding answers online. It’s smart, seamless, and built to work the way you do.

Ally uses accessible AI to help older adults stay independent, offering voice or text-based support for everything from reading small print to recalling reminders and making calls. It’s simple to use, works anywhere, and brings comfort, clarity, and connection to everyday life.

Ally turns any museum visit into a personal, accessible experience by letting you simply point your camera and ask about the art—no numbers, no friction, just smooth, tailored guidance in the moment.

We cover the top accessibility related updates from Apple in WWDC 2025 including Liquid Glass, On-Device AI, and Accessibility Nutrition Labels.

Listen to our podcast with Neeraj from Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Check out Ally’s game-changing update: Trivia and Adventure games

Jesse Anderson found in Ally a daily companion for work, playing D&D, and everything in between—built to think the way he does.

Bryan from the Blind POV uses Ally to live fully, stay independent, and show others that low vision doesn’t mean limits

At MAGFest, Scott Joffre showed how Ally turns accessibility into creativity—with tech that gets personal, playful, and powerful.

When Bob's wife was hospitalized, Ally helped him stay informed and strong.

Ally can now read printed text like signs or documents, and works directly with your Envision Glasses. Just say “scan this” or connect your glasses to get info hands-free, anytime you need it.

Apple is bringing braille access to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro later this year, turning them into full braille note takers.

Dr. Stanley Yarnell founded the Blind Posse to make museums more accessible for blind and low-vision visitors through audio, touch, and inclusive design.

Envision is bringing an exciting twist to the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025 with the launch of ally for CSUN.