HumanWare

HumanWare

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Drummondville, Québec 4,552 followers

See things. differently | Voir les choses. différemment

About us

As a provider of innovative technology solutions, we rely on people, performance, and agility to guide our daily actions and decisions. It is in this spirit that our employees use their passion and talent to develop technological aids for our customers living with a visual impairment or vision loss. Every day, our clients face new challenges that arise from living in a world designed for the sighted. We work together to provide solutions that improve the quality of life for our customers by promoting literacy, inclusion, and accessibility for students and workers with visual impairment, as well as people living with an age-related eye condition. HumanWare actively supports inclusion and diversity and aims to employ more than 10% of people with visual impairment or vision loss in its workforce. Based on respect, communication, and transparency, the work environment at HumanWare is friendly and dynamic. Through multidisciplinary team projects, sports competitions, and social activities, we develop a strong team spirit that allows us to meet and overcome various challenges. Since our founding in 1988, we have developed more than 50 innovative products and helped more than 1 million people worldwide. Available in more than 25 languages, our full range of visual magnifiers, audio players and braille products make us the global leader in our industry. In addition to our Quebec offices in Drummondville and Longueuil, HumanWare has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and a vast distribution network spanning more than 45 countries.

Website
http://www.humanware.com
Industry
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Drummondville, Québec
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1988
Specialties
Assistive technology and aides technologiques

Locations

  • Primary

    1800 Michaud

    Drummondville, Québec J2C 7G7, CA

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  • 445 Du Parc Industrielle

    Longueuil, Québec J4H 3v&, CA

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  • 2 Bullmat Business Centre, Northampton Road

    Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 6Ar, GB

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  • Suite 2, 7-11 Railway Street

    P.O. Box 944

    Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153, AU

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Employees at HumanWare

Updates

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    The creation of tactile graphics for the visually impaired community has always been quite limited. Over the years, Teachers of the Visually Impaired have often used word processing software as a tool for this task; however, this approach involves several steps and is not the most efficient. That's why we're excited to announce that HumanWare is now the master distributor of TactileView, continuing the exceptional development work of the Thinkable team behind this innovative software. It’s an innovative tactile design tool that makes images accessible at your fingertips. TactileView enables persons with a visual impairment to create and read tactile graphics and embossed material. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ebEdEzBT

    • Graphics at your fingertips: HumanWare propels development of TactileView software with a computer screen displaying a butterfly and a  hand touching a tactile image of the U.S. map.
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    We are excited to announce the launch of Prodigi for Windows in North America, a groundbreaking software designed to enhance the learning and working experiences of people with low vision. Our low vision software enhances inclusive learning by providing access to printed content and reading support, significantly boosting academic and professional success. To request a Prodigi software demonstration, please contact us. For more information about Prodigi and our vision loss solutions, visit humanware.com.

  • Join us tonight on Tek Talk, sponsored by Helping Hands for the Blind, for an exciting interview with Peter Tucic and Mathieu Paquette from Accessible World. Tune in at 8 pm Eastern / 5 pm Pacific as they discuss all things StellarTrek. Don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/eiT9Ts3g *** Rejoignez-nous ce soir sur Tek Talk, commandité par Helping Hands for the Blind, pour une interview passionnante avec Peter Tucic et Mathieu Paquette de Accessible World. Ils discuteront de tout ce qui concerne StellarTrek à 20 h (heure de l'Est) et à 17 h (heure du Pacifique). Ne manquez pas ce rendez-vous (en anglais seulement) !

    • A pair of headset with the text: Don't miss tonight's Tek Talk, hosted by Accessible World, on “All things StellarTrek”/ Une paire d'écouteurs avec le texte : Ne manquez pas le Tek Talk de ce soir, animé par Accessible World, sur « Tout ce qui concerne StellarTrek ».
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    May 16th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). As the HumanWare team celebrates the importance of #DigitalAccessibility and #inclusion for all, we're excited to announce our upcoming Prodigi for Windows #LowVision #software! Our innovative solution is designed to enhance your educational and professional experiences, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness. To keep up-to-date with the latest announcements regarding the official launch of Prodigi for Windows this summer, click this link: https://lnkd.in/e8rrSn8H If you're at the Sight City conference in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 15-17, come to stand L2.03 for a firsthand look at our groundbreaking software!

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    Want to learn more about how Oxford Languages | OUP enhances assistive technologies? Explore how HumanWare is utilizing Oxford Languages' world-renowned language data to help people with visual impairments improve their lexical comprehension and overcome obstacles in their learning and work environments: *** Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la manière dont Oxford Languages améliore les technologies d'assistance ? Découvrez comment HumanWare utilise nos données linguistiques de renommée mondiale d'Oxford Languages pour aider les personnes ayant une perte de vision à améliorer leur compréhension lexicale et à surmonter les obstacles dans leurs environnements d'apprentissage et de travail (disponible en anglais) :

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    Want to learn more about how Oxford Languages enhances assistive technologies? Explore how HumanWare is utilizing our world-renowned language data to help people with visual impairments improve their lexical comprehension and overcome obstacles in their learning and work environments: https://lnkd.in/en5K2u7S #AssistiveTech #AssistiveTechnology #TechForAll #DigitalAccessibility #VisualImpairment #Innovation #InnovationForAll #LexicalData #Language #Dictionary #DictionaryLookUp 

    Case study: HumanWare

    Case study: HumanWare

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  • Introducing Version 1.3 for Stream 3! We're thrilled to unveil the newest software enhancements for the Victor Reader Stream. Explore the exciting array of features and functional updates awaiting you. Delve into the specifics of these latest upgrades at: https://lnkd.in/ek4JGXb4 *** Découvrez la version 1.3 du Stream 3 ! Nous sommes ravis de dévoiler les dernières améliorations apportées au logiciel Victor Reader Stream. Explorez l'éventail passionnant de caractéristiques et de mises à jour fonctionnelles qui vous attendent. Pour en savoir plus sur ces dernières mises à jour, consultez : https://lnkd.in/eHJCh8Ht

    • A man lying on a couch using the Victor Reader Stream with wireless headphones with the mention “Stream 3 update” / Un homme allongé sur un canapé utilisant le Victor Reader Stream avec des écouteurs sans fil avec la mention «  Mise à jour du Stream 3  ».
  • Les livres sont importants pour tous, à chaque étape de la vie, et en particulier pour les personnes vivant avec une perte de vision. Chez HumanWare, nous pensons que la lecture est un droit et non un privilège. C'est pourquoi nous concevons et distribuons des produits qui répondent à un large éventail de handicaps ou de pertes visuels afin de rendre les livres accessibles à tous ceux et celles qui apprécient la lecture. Célébrons la Journée mondiale du livre ! Description : Une jeune fille avec des lunettes volant sur un livre et regardant le ciel à travers un télescope portable avec la mention célébrons la Journée mondiale du livre.

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    For over 35 years, braille literacy has been a fundamental aspect of HumanWare's identity, aligning perfectly with the Indian startup, Thinkerbell Labs’ vision of achieving 100% braille literacy worldwide. With the introduction of "Annie," the flagship product from Thinkerbell Labs, HumanWare is excited to contribute to the braille learning journey as a distributor in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. This becomes especially significant given the global shortage of TVIs (teachers of the visually impaired) and the common overwork they face to keep their students on par with their sighted peers. With interactive learning and the introduction of gamification for the first time in a braille learning solution, the technology’s impact has been profound on thousands of students in India and the US, helping them excel in braille. In early 2023, Annie’s variant “Polly” was launched nationwide in the United States, in partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind. Polly proved to be a blockbuster success, with its first batch selling out in less than 10 days. The braille learning solution even made it to TIME’s Best Inventions list for 2022. HumanWare has been a stalwart in the assistive technology space. With Annie's arrival in the UK and Ireland, as well as its upcoming expansion to Australia and New Zealand shortly, HumanWare and Thinkerbell Labs are set to revolutionize braille learning in these geographies. #innovation #assistivetech #HumanWare #partnership #startup #madeinindia #business #visuallyimpaired Internet Society Foundation Global Talent Hunt & Recognition Foundation Drishti Foundation Trust  Action For India Venture Center (Official Account) Rainmatter Foundation Wadhwani Foundation Frontline Funding Nirmaan Organization Pratham Education Foundation EnAble India Save the Children International

    • Thinkerbell Labs partnership with Humanware
  • We are thrilled to announce the release of #StellarTrek version 2.1, packed with exciting new features and enhancements to elevate your navigation and #mobility experience. Our team has been hard at work to bring you the latest advancements in #AssistiveTechnology, making StellarTrek more intuitive, versatile, and empowering than ever before. https://lnkd.in/ecZs_42K *** Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer la sortie de la version 2.1 du StellarTrek, qui regorge de nouvelles fonctionnalités et d'améliorations technologiques pour améliorer votre expérience de la navigation et de la mobilité. Notre équipe a travaillé dur pour vous apporter les dernières avancées en matière de technologie d'assistance, rendant StellarTrek plus intuitif, plus polyvalent et plus puissant que jamais. https://lnkd.in/epM9hVDH

    • A daughter and mother with a StellarTrek at her belt crossing street. / Une fille et sa mère avec un StellarTrek à sa ceinture traversant la rue.

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