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Edit Microsystems was honoured to be nominated as a finalist in 2 categories for the recent My World of Tomorrow Innovation Awards. Among the thousands of applications from all over the country, the innovation that caught the attention of the judges was the eBraille project which Edit Microsystems, in conjunction with the Western Cape Department of Education, launched in 2013. The project which was launched at Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town, and has subsequently been implemented in several provinces across the country, is revolutionizing teaching and learning for learners who have low vision or are blind. Keegan Curry, a learner at Athlone School for the Blind, says “the Apex* makes me want to learn even harder so that I can reach my dreams one day.”
Edit Microsystems was proud to be a finalist in 2 categories at the recent My World of Tomorrow Innovation Awards
Speaking about the Innovation Awards, Matthew Blewett, chief investment officer at Business Connexion, says “South Africa and Africa, as a continent, have a real opportunity to become leaders in innovation. Innovation is driven by a need and we have some very specific needs on the African continent, such as access to basic health, education, security and agriculture. On the other hand you have technology – another key driver of innovation. So, it’s time for us to embrace these needs, embrace the technology and lead, as we have in the past, in creating innovative solutions to our unique problems. These awards aim to showcase the innovation that is already happening and inspire others to continue on this path.”
Edit Microsystems was proud to be one of the companies chosen as a finalist at the My World of Tomorrow Innovation Awards
*The BrailleNote Apex is one of the cornerstone pieces of assistive technology in the eBraille project. It can be described as a laptop for the blind.
