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We’re thrilled to announce that our award winning Oko app is officially launched in Canada in partnership with CNIB, the largest organization in Canada dedicated to supporting individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Oko is on a mission to reimagine how 1.4 billion people with a mobility disability navigate and explore places. Together with CNIB we are on a journey to empower Canadians to explore confidently and independently.  More info about Oko can be found on our website www.ayes.ai #Oko #CNIB #accessibility #navigation

🌟 Thrilled to share some exciting news from #WWDC24! 🌟 Our journey took us from the historic Infinite Loop to the futuristic Apple Park, where we had the incredible honor of seeing our Oko app featured in the WWDC keynote. Our highlight? Receiving the prestigious Apple Design Award - and yes, it’s a hefty 7 pounds of pure accomplishment! 🏆 Connecting with brilliant developers and inspiring Apple Execs Craig Federighi, Greg Joswiak, and Susan Prescott was beyond amazing. The energy, innovation, and creativity were truly off the charts. Feeling incredibly grateful for this unforgettable experience and excited for what’s next! 🚀 #WWDC24 #accessibility #Oko #AppleDesignAward

Oko has won the prestigious 2024 Apple Design Awards! 🏆 Oko is transforming the way 1.4 billion people with mobility disabilities navigate and explore the world. Our innovative app reimagines accessibility, making the world more inclusive and accessible for everyone. This award celebrates our commitment to inclusivity and our mission to empower individuals with disabilities. We couldn’t be more proud to be recognized for making a difference. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🧡 Here’s to breaking barriers and exploring new horizons together!👩🦯🧑🏽🦽 Apple #WWDC24 #oko #blind #accessibility #DisabilityInclusion

We’re proud to announce that out of 2 million apps, our Oko app is one of three finalists for the 2024 Apple Design Awards, nominated for inclusivity! 🚀 The Apple Design Awards are annual awards presented by Apple Inc. to recognize excellence in app and game design for Apple platforms. The awards celebrate innovation, creativity, technical achievement, and outstanding design quality. Apple  #WWDC24 #Oko

The famous Pete Gustin aka the blind surfer created this very cool and funny video because he loves oko!! 🏄♂️ 👨🏻🦯 You might recognize his voice because he's also a famous voice-over artists and youtuber, you might remember him from Casey Neistat's video 🖐 #AI #Petegustin #oko #a11y

There is that old saying to “look both ways before you cross the street”. But what about those who are blind and visually impaired? As we know in the blindness community, there are many different ways to navigate the world around us, especially when it comes to staying safe as a pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired. Some ways to stay safe can include being aware of your surroundings or even taking a self defense class! Today on the blog we are sharing some tips and tricks on how to stay safe as a pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gw8UeBdq Image description: a man in a suit walking across the street in New York City. He is holding the phone to his chest using the oko app and walking with a white cane. White text is above that reads "how to stay safe as a pedestrian who is blind" #a11y #disability #disabilityinclusion #blindnessawareness

Don't forget to join AYES Founder, Michiel Janssen, as a 2023 speaker for Sight Tech Global TOMORROW! on December 7th! Sight Tech Global is dedicated to bringing together some of the biggest names in digital accessibility and AI, including the change maker when it came to creating VoiceOver for Mac, Accessibility researchers, and, of course, those developing apps using AI, such as OKO! Make sure you catch Michiel on the main stage at 8:35am - 9:00am PT on December 7th. The event is free and virtual! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gRRGbjR #technology #assistivetechnology #disabilityinclusion #disability

Happy International Person with Disabilities Day 2023! #IPwD2023 is all about celebrating those with disabilities, raising awareness, and building inclusion for those with disabilities. AYES is committed to changing the world for those with disabilities by creating accessible solutions through our app, oko. You can learn how oko is revolutionizing the disability community, and where it is going in the future on our website: https://www.ayes.ai/oko Let us now how you are celebrating International Person's with Disabilities Day 2023 in the comments! Image description: A man crossing the street using oko. Orange square next ot the image with white text "Happy International Person with Disabilities Day! | December 3, 2023"

Make sure you join AYES Founder, Michiel J., as a 2023 speaker for Sight Tech Global on December 7th! Sight Tech Global is dedicated to bringing together some of the biggest names in digital accessibility and AI, including the change maker when it came to creating VoiceOver for Mac, Accessibility researchers, and, of course, those developing apps using AI, such as OKO! Make sure you catch Michiel on the main stage at 8:35am - 9:00am PT on December 7th. The event is free and virtual! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gRRGbjR Image description: Screenshot of the Sight Tech Global homepage with four highlighted speakers. The four speakers have headshots and include: Dr. Joshua Miele, Mike Shebanek, Angela McIntosh, and Michiel Janssen

We've been traveling a lot in the last year to share the mission of OKO. Not only do we love to hear from people who use the app already, but it is such a pleasure to hear from those who have just learned about us. We love sharing how AI can change the accessibility of any lighted intersection. Pictured here is the Mr. and Mrs. Bellavance, who came to their first out of state NFB conference from Maine to Connecticut. Witnessing their genuine excitement as they discovered all that OKO can do is what our mission is all about! Make sure you stop by if you see us at a conference as you could even get your own OKO lanyard to use our app hands-free! Image description: Mrs. and Mr. Bellavance at the conference wearing orange OKO lanyards.