These assistive technologies can help people living with deafblindness to experience the world in a more accessible way.
Modern Solutions Limited
Modern Solutions Limited is dedicated to promoting accessibility and empowerment for individuals with disabilities by providing modern assistive devices, technology, training, employment opportunities, and social inclusion.
The Orbit Reader Refreshable Braille Displays
This is a portable 20 or 40 cells, refreshable braille displays and stand-alone reader with and includes a line of 20 or 40 braille cells with pins that arrange and convert digital text into braille for tactile reading by individuals with visual impairments. Can cost as much as KES. 65,000.
inABLE
inABLE is an organisation dedicated to empowering youth who are visually impaired and disabled through assistive technology. Through the use of braille for reading and computer assistive technology for voice-to-text capabilities, inABLE helps these individuals overcome barriers and gain access to education and employment opportunities. The organisation has also pioneered the Assistive Technologies Labs in partnership with schools for the blind in Kenya which are equipped with specialised computer programs designed to benefit visually impaired students.
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)
NCPWD is a government agency responsible for policy and service delivery for persons with disabilities in Kenya. They provide assistive devices, support funding through the Assistive Devices and Services Programme, and register eligible persons for benefits such as mobility aids, white canes, hearing devices, and accessible ICT tools.
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
KISE plays a critical role in the research, development, and production of assistive devices for learners with disabilities. They develop Braille materials, audio aids, adapted teaching devices, and offer specialized training for teachers and therapists.
United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK)
UDPK is an umbrella organization that represents disabled persons’ organizations across Kenya. It leads advocacy for inclusive technology policies, universal design, and supports accessibility campaigns to bridge the assistive tech gap in underserved areas.
The Action Foundation
The Action Foundation creates low-cost assistive devices through its Recycle-to-Transform workshop. These include paper and cardboard-based mobility aids, co-designed with caregivers and users in low-resource settings—promoting sustainability and inclusion.
EnableMe Kenya
EnableMe connects persons with disabilities and caregivers to relevant information and community networks. Their online platform shares articles, lived experiences, and local service listings—empowering families to navigate rehabilitation, assistive devices, and support services.
African Braille Centre
African Braille Centre produces Braille textbooks, tactile maps, talking books, and other accessible educational formats. Their work supports children and youth with visual impairments across East Africa, ensuring inclusive learning at school and home.
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA)
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa equips schools and institutions with digital Braille devices like Orbit Readers and Braille embossers. They also provide spare parts, teacher mentorship, and digital literacy training for visually impaired learners across Kenya and the region.
Innovate Now – AT2030 Accelerator
Innovate Now is Kenya’s first assistive technology innovation accelerator, run by GDI Hub in collaboration with AMREF and other partners. It supports local startups creating devices such as AI-powered communication aids, inclusive mobility tools, and context-specific assistive tech solutions.
NVDA
NVDA is a downloadable software for computers that allows people who are blind or visually impaired to have more access and greater functionality with their computers.
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